GLENBROOK
SWIMMING CLUB
www.glenbrookswimmingclub.com.au
 
NEWSLETTER NO. 4 MARCH 2008
 
The end of the summer swimming season for 2007/2008 is fast approaching. This will be the last newsletter for the year. Thank you to everyone for making club night’s enjoyable and helping them to run smoothly. Thank you especially to those helpers, who every week, volunteered to help. Keep up the swimming throughout winter and we look forward to seeing all your friendly, happy faces again next season.
 
SWIMMER OF THE MONTH
The committee would like to acknowledge the following swimmers who have been awarded with
 “Swimmer of the Month”.
Katie Edwards, Matthew Trenear, Declan King-Smith, Gemma Morgan, Molly Thompson
Congratulation to these swimmers. Each will receive a club drink bottle. The criteria that is considered for the award includes: attendance at club night, consistent swims in pointscore, carnival participation and encouragement.
 
ELECTION OF OFFICER BEARERS PRIOR TO PRESENTATION NIGHT
NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS WANTED!!
As the Annual General Meeting approaches, nominations for any position on the committee are being called on. Nomination forms are available from Brad or Leonie Kidd. If all members and families could start contemplating what position they would like to fill. Positions are listed in the club booklet. An explanation of job specifications can be found in the club’s Constitution book or on the website. We are endeavouring to exclude this election from Presentation Night only if sufficient nominations are received prior to this.
There are some positions becoming vacant and it is always great to have new people on board with new ideas. Remember: Without the formation of a committee there will be no club. The AGM will be held on Tuesday 20h May at 7.30pm in the pool club room. Everyone is welcome to attend and voice their opinions and ideas.
 
SWIMATHON
The Club’s Annual Swimathon was conducted last November. We now have the final tally and in recognition of the swimmers efforts all awards and certificates will be handed out on the last club night, being 17th March.
We had planned to do this earlier in the season however poor weather on Monday nights and other administrative activities delayed us in holding this event.
The following swimmers are to be congratulated:
Imogen Brown (3yrs) 300m (6 laps), Gemma Morgan (4yrs),– 300m (6 laps), Donna Brookes– 1000m (20 laps), Olivia Silk & Luke Morgan – 2000m (40 laps), Sarah Terry – 2300m (46 laps), Ben Sponza & Caiti Brown – 2500m (50 laps), Blake Brookes – 2500m (52 laps), Samantha Hale – 2700m (54 laps), Jacob Merrick & Timothy Hale & Blake Young – 3000m (60 laps), Zoe Merrick – 3300m (66 laps), Joshua Morgan – 3500m (70 laps), Roy Atherton – 3600m (72 laps), Lauren Silk – 4000m (80 laps), William Healey – 4600m (90 laps), Sophie Batey & Steve Wilkes & Maya Suzuki & Brad Hoffmann & Ryan Cox – 5000m (100 laps), Alicia Cox – 6000m (120 laps),
Sally Lemon – 6200m (124 laps), Courtney Walsh – 6300m (126 laps), Melanie Walsh – 6500m (130 laps), Cherise Terry – 8500m (170 laps), Ellen Schulze – 10,000m (200 laps), Christine Kidd – 10,500m (210 laps).
Other participants include Chelsea Barton, Alex Majchrowski, Robbie Trotter, Eloise Trotter and Brenden Purcell.
A record amount of $1,875 was raised from these enthusiastic swimmers. Your swimming club thanks you.
 
CTS THANK YOU
A big thank you to all volunteers who helped at the CTS carnivals. These include all officials and timekeepers. Thanks also to the huge support of swimmers from our club. All results will be announced at Presentation Night.
 
WELCOME TO THE MELBOURNE FAMILY
We have recently had a swimmer transfer to our club from another local club. 16 year old Daniel Melbourne has joined us and has already represented Glenbrook at the Country Championships. We know all members will make him and his family feel welcome.
 
NATIONAL SWIMMERS
Our best wishes go with Maya Suzuki and her family when she competes at the Australian Age Championships in Brisbane in April. Maya has qualified to swim the 13 years & under 50m Freestyle and 100m Freestyle. She becomes only the second female swimmer in the history of our club to qualify. The first being Allyssa Hale when she too was only 13.
Also to qualify is Daniel Melbourne. Daniel will be competing in the 16 years 100m Butterfly. Unfortunately he will not be listed as a Glenbrook swimmer but as ‘Unattached’ due to the ‘3 month transfer NSW swimming rule’
Maya and Daniel will compete against the best in Australia and we wish them Good Luck.
 
LAST CLUB NIGHT – “GREEN” THEME
The last club night for this season will be on 17th March. This is to be a Theme Night and the theme will be “Green” in lieu of St Patrick’s Day. We will be holding a BBQ and running some novelty events in the small pool with prizes. In the main pool there will be Timed relays. A team of two people add their 50m times together. The winners will be the team that swims closed to their nominated time. There will be no finals. This is a lot of fun, so join in. finals. It will simply be the team closest to the entry time without breaking wins.
 
PRESENTATION NIGHT
Presentation night will be on Saturday 3rd May starting at 6.00pm at the Glenbrook Primary School Hall, Woodville Street, Glenbrook. If all families could bring a plate of food for afterwards. Please note this start time is earlier than previous years.
 
RETURN CLUB & CTS PERPETUAL TROPHIES
Any member who won a perpetual trophy at Presentation last year are asked to return the trophy in preparation for the coming 2008 presentation night. Also any CTS perpetual trophies given out at presentation night last year also need to be returned. Trophies can be left with Leonie Kidd at the information table.
 
STROKE CORRECTION
Stroke Correction on Mondays has finished for this season. Thank you to our members for their support of this
activity. The numbers that attended was very encouraging. Some of those swimmers are being targeted to join squads. Also a big thank you to our organiser Karen Terry who was ably assisted by: Cherise Terry and Ellen Schulze also Roy Atherton and Christine Kidd.
 
SPEEDO SPRINT FINALISTS
Congratulations to the following swimmers who have been selected the represent the CTS District at the Finals of the Speedo Sprint Meet at Homebush on the 9th March. These swimmers swam at Katoomba in the Sprint Heats and finished in the Top 3. They now have the opportunity to swim in the Olympic Pool, which for the younger and first-time swimmers is an amazing experience.
Girls: Eloise Trotter, Georgia Mazenauer, Sophie Batey, Alysia Hughes, Gabrielle Neale, Sally Lemon, Ellen Schulze, Ashleigh Dukes, Courtney Walsh. Boys: Daniel Neale, Ryley Hughes, Dustin Davies and Luke Gagen.
Some swimmers will also be participating in District Relays at the Finals. Good Luck to all swimmers.
 
 
WEBSITE: Remember to check the website for the latest information. All championship results can be viewed here along with this and previous newsletters. There are also lots of great photos, our sponsors and patrons are mentioned, there is a copy of the Club’s Constitution and special announcements. Members keep sending in those photos and any other relevant material to: admin@glenbrookswimmingclub.com.au. Thanks to Kaz Suzuki for his efforts in keeping the website constantly updated.
 

BBQ NIGHTS: Thanks to our regular helpers on the BBQ nights – Phil & Michele Young, Pearson Family and Merril Leys.
 
SURVEY RESULTS
34% of our members responded to the survey. This was a good response and sufficient for the committee to warrant consideration of the feedback and any messages from our members.


RETIRING SWIMMERS
We have a small number of our senior teenage swimmers finishing up to concentrate on school commitments and careers. We would like to wish them all the best for their future endeavours: Allyssa Hale, Emily Healey, Roy Atherton and Brycen Daniels. Thank you for your support of our club over the years and hopefully we will see them back sometime in the future.
 
BROPHY MEET – CANBERRA - Sunday 30th March
The selections for Brophy should be announced tonight. Congratulations to all swimmer selected.
This inter-district meet will be held on 30th March and is a fitting culmination to summer swimming. It is a social weekend away with the Glenbrook swimmers of the team staying together to bond – both swimmers and parents!!
For many years the Glenbrook team has stayed at Rydges Eaglehawk Resort on the NSW/ACT northern border. This is then only a short drive to Belconnen Aquatic Centre. Please contact the resort direct to book your room. Phone no. 02 62416033. The resort has recently had a million dollar refurbishment.
 
STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS (13 years –18 years)
Nine Glenbrook swimmers competed at the 13-18 years State Championships held at Homebush in early January. Collectively their results were very impressive and a sign of things to come. Between them they competed in 14 events including 12 individual swims and 2 relays.
Ellen Schulze competed in the 13 years 50m Freestyle. The date of the Championships dictates which age group Ellen swims in. This year she jumped an age group from 11 years to 13 years. Going into the event she was ranked 71st but after a blistering 50m dash in a time of 29.95 she came out ranked 24th and has broken the 30 second barrier.
Brad Hoffmann competed in 14 years 200m Butterfly. This event is for those with endurance and Brad certainly has plenty of it. Finishing in a 4 second personal best time of 2:30.16, he just missed the Finals and was placed 11th.
Christine Kidd had the largest program competing in 6 individual events in the 15 years age group. The 200m Medley was her best result with a huge PB of 2:34.49 and placed 20th. Her other results are: 14th 100m Breaststroke 1:22.17, 19th 200m Breaststroke 3:00.35 PB, 27th 50m Freestyle 29.66, 38th 100m Freestyle 1:04.63.
Allyssa Hale competed in her last State Age Championships. She competed in the 100m Breaststroke and placed 12th in a time of 1:22.92 and also the 200m Breaststroke in which she placed 14th in a time of 3:00.08.
Brenden Purcell competed in the 16 years 100m Breaststroke. After a very fast 50m split, he finished 13th in a time of 1:15.69.
Roy Atherton competed in the 16 years 100m Breaststroke and placed 20th in a time of 1:20.50.
13/14 years Girls 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay - 23rd 2:00.85 PB (Chelsea Barton, Lauren Silk, Cherise Terry and Ellen Schulze).
13/14 years Girls 4 x 50m Medley Relay – 15th 2:16.14 PB (Lauren Silk(Back), Ellen Schulze(Breast),Chelsea Barton(Fly), Cherise Terry(Free)).
Congratulations to all these swimmers for reaching this highly competitive level. For Lauren, Cherise and Chelsea this was their first taste of competition at State level.
 
OPEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS
Two swimmers competed at the State Open Championships held recently. Maya Suzuki swam in the 50m Freestyle and narrowly missed her National Qualifying Time finishing in 29.02. Christine Kidd also qualified, swimming in four events. Her results are: 100m Breast 1:23.20, 200m Medley 2:36.03, 100m Free 1:04.44 and 50m Breast 37.22. Both were competing against the best swimmers in the Country. Allyssa Hale and James Pike also qualified to swim.
 
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COUNTRY REGIONAL RESULTS
On the long weekend in January 18 families travelled to Ulladulla for the two-day Country Regional Carnival.
Glenbrook Club was the second largest supporter of this venue. Everyone had a great weekend away with many PB’s and dozens of medals, along with cricket, beach touch footy, surfing, body boarding and skimming.
Special thanks to Jenny Trotter, who organised dinner on the Saturday night, and Ulladulla Bowling Club who catered to the group of hungry swimmers and families. The Club was very prepared and served terrific food. Recommended by all.
A large squad of 26 Glenbrook swimmers travelled to Ulladulla for the long weekend to attend the Annual NSW Country Regional meet. With some tough competition over the two days, the swimmers struggled home over-laden with medals. A total of 61 medals (20 Gold, 20 Silver, 21 Bronze) were won by Glenbrook swimmers who proved their depth once again.
Many personal best times along with Country qualifying times were also achieved.
Medal winners were:
Daniel Neale (8) – 9 years & under: 3rd 200m Medley. Eloise Trotter (9) – 9 years & under – 1st 100m Free, 2nd 50m Free, 3rd 50m Back. Sophie Batey – 10 years –1st 100m Free , 2nd 100m Back, 2nd 200m Medley, 2nd 50m Breast, 2nd 50m Back, 2nd 100m Breast, 2nd 50m Free, 3rd 50m Fly. Sally Lemon – 12 years – 1st 100m Back, 1st 200m Medley, 1st 50m Breast, 2nd 100m Free, 2nd 100m Breast. Maya Suzuki – 12 years – 1st 50m Fly, 1st 100m Breast. Luke Gagen – 12 years – 2nd 50m Breast, 2nd 100m Breast, 3rd 100m Back, 3rd 50m Free.
Ellen Schulze – 13 years – 3rd 50m Back. William Healey – 14 years – 1st 50m Back, 1st 100m Back, 3rd 50m Fly, 3rd 100m Free, 3rd 50m Free. Timothy Hale – 14 years – 3rd 100m Fly, 3rd 200m Medley.
Brad Hoffman – 14 years – 1st 200m Medley, 1st 100m Fly, 1st 50m Free, 2nd 50m Fly, 2nd 100m Free, 2nd 50m Back. Cherise Terry – 14 years – 1st Open 800m Free, 1st Open 400m Free, 1st 50m Free, 2nd 50m Fly, 2nd 100m Free, 3rd 50m Back. Lucy Collins (15) – 3rd Open 200m Free, 15 years & Over: 1st 100m Free, 1st 50m Free, 3rd 100m Back. Allyssa Hale(16) - 3rd Open 200m Breast, 15 years & over: 1st 100m Breast, 2nd 100m Free, 2nd 50m Breast, 2nd 50m Back, 3rd 50m Fly, 3rd 50m Free. James Pike(16) - 3rd Open 200m Free, 15 years & over - 1st 100m Free, 1st 50m Free, 2nd 50m Fly, 3rd 100m Fly. Roy Atherton (16) – 3rd Open 200m Breast, 15 years & over: 3rd 100m Breast.
Other members to excell over the weekend were: Brycen Daniels, Jeb Burton, Haimish Burton, Robbie Trotter, Samantha Hale, Gabrielle Neale, Dustin Davies, Sarah Terry, Melanie Walsh, Larissa Gagen and Courtney Walsh.
A huge effort was put in by all swimmers, and the familiar support of Glenbrook members urging them on contributed to the excellent results and the fun weekend away.
 
WINTER DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
The District Winter Development Squad will be on again throughout the cooler season. This is a great opportunity for keen swimmers that can swim 50 meters to continue with some stroke correction and training during the off season. It is proposed that sessions will be held at Katoomba and Bathurst Pools on a fortnightly basis commencing in April or May. No one has stepped forward to co-ordinate out of the Springwood Pool. Session times are still be organised. There are no fees payable for these sessions. The cumulation is a FREE Development Carnival held at the Homebush Pool in September. Other Development squads from various Districts in the State will be competing at this carnival. Glenbrook has had members participate in this squad in the past and have found it very worthwhile. Anyone that is interested please contact Brad Kidd on 47398878. Refer to website for further details
 
WINTER CLUB NIGHTS
Local swimming clubs are combining through winter to swim winter club nights. This will be held at Springwood Pool. This is a 25m Short Course Pool. Details are still being organised but last year it was on a fortnightly basis on a Thursday night from 6.45pm to 8.00/8.30pm. Please keep an eye on the Club website for further information. There are no registration fees as your current registration continues till 30 September. The only costs will be pool entry and cards. Just turn up on the night. There will be a flexibility of all strokes and distances. Last year this was very popular amongst our members and we hope to encourage more swimmers to come and swim.
 
PROMOTIONS OFFICER
The club is looking for someone to become Promotions Officer. The role will be to take initiatives throughout the season to promote the existence of Glenbrook Swim Club in an endeavour to increase our membership. Please see President Brad Kidd for more details.
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COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Glenbrook Swimming Club had a record number of swimmers compete in the NSW Country Championships held at Homebush on the weekend. Sixteen swimmers participated in a record 52 events.
The fantastic results are testament to the depth of swimmers in the club.
The highlight of the weekend came on Sunday with two Country medals. 16 year old James Pike placed second in the 100m Freestyle in 56.33, and Maya Suzuki (13) placed third in the 100m Freestyle in 1:02.92. Maya also qualified for the National Championships in the 50m Freestyle swimming a very fast 28.91.
The club was successful with two medallists, fourteen finalists (Top 10), 17 ‘Top 20’ and 27 PBs.
Their results are:
Eloise Trotter(9) – 10yrs & Under 100m Free – 11th – 1:17.32 PB.
Maya Suzuki – 13yrs 100m Free – 3rd – 1:02.92, 100m Fly – 9th – 1:12.96 PB, 100m Breast – 1:28.56 PB, 200m Free 2:20.63 PB, Open 50m Free – 18th – 28.91 PB – National Time, Open 50m Fly 32.53.
Sally Lemon – 12yrs 100m Breast – 7th – 1:28.25 PB.
Luke Gagen – 12yrs 100m Breast – 9th – 1:31.02 PB.
Ellen Schulze – 13yrs 100m Breast – 20th - 1:28.12 PB, 100m Free – 1:07.27 PB, 100m Back – 1:19.92 PB.
Brad Hoffmann – 14yrs 100m Fly – 12th – 1:07.89 PB, 200m Medley – 2:35.92.
Chelsea Barton – 14yrs 100m Fly – 15th - 1:12.42, 100m Back – 19th – 1:15.61 PB, 100m Free – 1:05.35 PB, 200m Medley – 2:43.74 PB.
Lauren Silk – Open 50m Back - 11th – 33.41, 14yrs 100 Back – 12th – 1:12.82 PB, 100m Fly – 1:14.56, 100m Free – 1:07.31 PB.
Cherise Terry – 14yrs 100m Free – 1:07.07 PB, 100m Back – 1:17.71 PB.
Lucy Collins – 15yrs 100m Free – 19th – 1:05.65.
Christine Kidd - 15yrs 100m Breast –5th –1:22.34, 100m Fly – 8th – 1:10.67 PB, Open 100m Fly – 14th - 1:10.77, Open 50m Free – 29.45, 50m Fly – =10th – 30.96 PB, 50m Breast – 10th - 37.07 PB, Open 100m Breast – 1:23.76.
Allyssa Hale - 16yrs 100m Breast – 10th – 1:23.49, 100m Free – 1:08.41, 100m Back – 18th - 1:20.21.
Daniel Melbourne – 16yrs 100m Breast – 7th – 1:17.07, 100m Free – 58.49, 100m Back – 1:10.85, Open 200m Medley – 14th – 2:24.04 PB, Open 50m Free – 26th – 26.32, 50m Fly – 28.04, 50m Breast – 33.88.
James Pike – 16yrs 100m Free – 2nd – 56.33 PB, 100m Fly - 7th - 1:04.80 PB, 100m Breast – 10th - 1:18.82, 100 Back – 11th - 1:11.33.
Roy Atherton – 16yrs 100m Breast – 13th - 1:21.50, 100m Free – 14th - 1:01.95.
Brenden Purcell – 16yrs 100m Breast – 4th 1:15.54, Open 200m Breast – 10th – 2:43.84, 100m Breast – 8th – 1:05.06, 50m Breast –13th – 33.94.
Chelsea Barton, Lauren Silk, Christine Kidd, James Pike, Brad Hoffmann, Roy Atherton and Brenden Purcell were selected to swim in the District Medley Relay Teams. The Female team came 9th and the Male team came 10th.
14 year old Lauren Silk was the first swimmer for the female team swimming Backstroke. She hit the wall in an amazing 32.80. This time was only 0.3 seconds outside the qualifying time to swim at the Olympic Trials. WOW!!
Special mention to Luke Gagen, Eloise Trotter, Lucy Collins, Lauren Silk and Daniel Melbourne who qualified to swim at Country for the first time. Unfortunately Brycen Daniels was unable to swim due to an injury. Congratulations to all swimmers for a great weekend of results. Keep up the good work.
 
COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS MARCH PAST
The Club also participated in the Country Championships March Past. The swimmers displayed maturity and commitment but were unfortunately beaten by a better team on the day. There were three stand out teams (Glenbrook, Kincumber and Oak Flats). Kincumber Pacific Dolphins won the trophy this year in a striking black and white uniform but we will be back next year: bigger and better.
Many thanks to Brad and Leonie Kidd for instructing the team and organising uniforms. Thanks to the swimmers for setting very high standards once again, making the competition very difficult to judge.
 
 
SEE THE WEBSITE FOR SOME GREAT PHOTOS AND ALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
 
CHECK FOR UPDATES ON WINTER CLUB
 
www.glenbrookswimminglclub.com.au
　

DON’T STOP BECAUSE IT IS WINTER!!!!!
Swimming is a year round sport. Many children stop training through winter but this is the ideal time to accumulate more fitness ready for next season, and have an edge over your competitors. Training sessions continue, club nights are available and carnivals are held throughout the state. Each month NSW Swimming publishes a booklet which details upcoming carnivals, amongst other information. These carnivals are held in various areas throughout the state all year round. If you are interested in participating or would like to read these booklets they are available to all club members to peruse. Entry cards are available from Joanne Hale. See the NSW website (www.nswswimming.com.au ) which lists all upcoming carnivals and programs, (go to Calendar), qualifying times, results, and much more. Also check with Coach Corin Dobson for targeted carnivals and squad sessions.
 
 
CLUB RECORDS:
The following club records have been broken or established recently:
Chelsea Barton – Open & 14 years 100m Fly 1:12.09, 14 years 100m Freestyle 1:06.03
Lauren Silk – Open & 14 years 50m Backstroke 34.19, Open & 14 years 100m Backstroke 1:14.97
Peter Healey: 50-54 years 50m Free 31.59, 50-54 years 50m Fly 43.03.
Christine Kidd: 15 years & Open 50m Fly 32.47(4/2/08), 50m Fly 31.93 (18/2/08), 200m Medley 2:38.31,
15yrs 100m Fly 1:12.59, 100m Breast 1:27.16.
Aaron Young - 20-24 years 50m Fly 28.79 (11/2/08), 50m Fly 28.75 (18/2/08), 20-24yrs 100m Back 1:20.52
Daniel Melbourne – 15 years 50m Fly 28.65, Open & 16 years 200m Medley 2:31.70.
Brenden Purcell – 16 years & Open 100m Breast 1:17.69.
Cherise Terry – 14 years 200m Fly 3:06.43, 14 years 200m Freestyle 2:25.18.
Louise Pearson – 40-44 yers 200m Breast 5:06.10, 200m Back 2:34.51. 200m Breast 2:19.00.
Nathan Lewis – 30-34 years 50m Breast 37.45.
 
 
 
SOME IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
 
 
 
9th March, 2008– Speedo Sprint Series Finals – Homebush. Start 9.00am
 
17th March, 2008 – Last night for the season - “Green” Theme - BBQ – and fun events/relays
 
30th March, 2008 – Brophy Meet, Canberra
 
3rd May, 2008 – Presentation Night – Glenbrook Primary School Hall, Woodville Street,
Glenbrook. Start time: 6.00pm. Could all members please bring a plate.
 
20th May, 2008 – Annual General Meeting. Glenbrook Pool. 7.30pm
 
Please remember the Glenbrook Swimming Club committee meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Pool commencing at 7.30 pm, continuing through winter. An invitation is extended to all members. You are most welcome to attend.