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Ashgrove Swim Meet: It was a dedicated Wilston Crocs Team who braved the rain on Saturday afternoon. Well done to all swimmers. The Crocs were up against Ashgrove and Graceville but once again won the trophy! 


The captains accepting the trophy


The parent relay team


Thanks to our head cheerleader Polly


The new banner looks great (thanks Janet)


Anyone want to claim these two?

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Congratulations to two of our trainers of the week.  We finally caught up with Liam Rees from week 2 and Claire Levitt from last week.

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Enoggera/Wilston Cup: Congratulations to Enoggera Swim Club who beat us by a very narrow margin on Saturday. It was a great day of racing.


  Kai Nowitzke in action at the Enoggera Carnival

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Reminder: Senior Squad now runs from 5 - 6.30pm Monday to Thursday afternoons.

City Districts: Good luck to all the Wilston Crocs who will represent City Districts at the up-coming Metropolitan North competition

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Congratulations to all the Wilston Crocs who swam in the Restricted Meet at Chandler. We had a large team and an extraordinary number of personal best times achieved. Special mention must go to Tom Kerby (gold, 50m fly), Tom Mann (bronze, 50m backstroke) and David Murphy (silver, 50m breaststroke).

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Congratulations Nina Donaldson! Nina was part of the Brisbane Northside 9/10 year girls' relay team who won a bronze medal at the recent Queensland State Championships at Chandler Pool.

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Dear Crocs, 

Please find detailed below information for the meet being held by River City Rapids on 21st Feb. Click here for the list of events.  If you are interested in swimming please send your nomination to Kate Gibson  kateandrory@optusnet.com.au  or ring her on 0403833184.  Nominations close on Friday 12th February.    

River City Rapids - Summer Short Course Novice Meet  

Venue: Somerville House Aquatic Centre ,Stephens Road, South Brisbane
Date:
Sunday 21 February 2010
Time:
Warm up at 8.00am. Meet commences at 9.00am

Eligibility:

All swimmers attached to school clubs and/or clubs affiliated with Swimming Queensland are invited to attend

SQ Registered swimmers who have not won medals at BSA/SQ meets are invited to attend  

Nomination Fee: $3.00 per event
Awards:
Ribbons presented for all events
Rules:
SQ rules will apply
Rule Tolerances:
Will apply to all swimmers 10yrs and under

Special features of the day include:
               
Canteen facilities, including a BBQ
               
Lucky lanes and Raffle prizes
 

Kate & Rory Gibson

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2010 McDonalds Junior Metropolitan Championships
 Click here for flyer


Venue:                          Brisbane Aquatic Centre (Chandler)
Date:                            Friday 12th – Sunday 14th March
Age:                             8-12 years
Events:                         8-10 yrs              50m & 100m Events
                                    11-12 yrs          100m & 200m Events NB no 50m
Qualifying Times:         See list below of swimmers who have made qualifying times for this event 

CLOSING DATE:           TUESDAY 16TH FEB - ALL ENTRIES TO EMAILED TO KATE GIBSON kateandrory@optusnet.com.au  

If you would like any further information please call  Kate Gibson on 3856 1719 or 0403 833184 

The following swimmers are eligible to enter the events listed below. 

Bennett, Gaby (12)   17/05/1997          WILST
# 50
Women 12-12  100 Free   1:16.95L 18/10/2009   Clem Jones Mem Carn 2009

Levitt, Hannah (8)   20/12/2001          WILST
# 52
Women 8-8  50 Free  47.98L  30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Mackenzie, Grace (9)   1/06/2000          WILST
# 20 Women 9-9  50 Fly
     47.53L   12/09/2009   2009 Brisbane Open Spring Sprint Meet
# 28
 Women 9-9  50 Breast  54.52L  12/09/2009   2009 Brisbane Open Spring Sprint Meet
# 46
Women 9-9  50 Free     39.48L  12/09/2009   2009 Brisbane Open Spring Sprint Meet

Purcell, Laura (10)   15/04/1999          WILST
# 14
 Women 10-10  50 Free   40.68L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 22
 Women 10-10  50 Back  48.16L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 48 Women 10-10  50 Breast  52.51L
  12/09/2009   2009 Brisbane Open Spring Sprint Meet

Shearer-Smith, Maddie (8)   28/08/2001          WILST
# 36 Women 8-8  50 Back  57.09L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Andersen, Thomas (11)   13/04/1998          WILST
# 9
 Men 11-11  100 Back   1:33.24L 18/10/2009   Clem Jones Mem Carn 2009

Bebb, Samuel (8)   22/06/2001          WILST
# 35
  Men 8-8  50 Back 50.13L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 41 Men 8-8  50 Breast   56.41L 30/01/2010
   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 51
Men 8-8  50 Free     43.27L  30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Donaldson, Blair (8)   24/07/2001          WILST
# 25 Men 8-8  50 Fly
   51.77L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 51 Men 8-8  50 Free   45.60L
  30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Gibson, Will (12)   21/03/1997          WILST
# 49 Men 12-12  100 Free  1:14.16L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Groves, Andrew (10)   3/09/1999          WILST
# 13 Men 10-10  50 Free   39.08L
 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 29Men 10-10  50 Fly
   40.86L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Hallahan, Jonathon (10)   23/10/1999          WILST
# 13 Men 10-10  50 Free   38.73L
30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Kerby, Tom (9)   18/04/2000          WILST
# 11 Men 9-9  50 Back   44.30L
 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 19
Men 9-9  50 Fly     40.08L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 45 Men 9-9  50 Free
   37.00L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Kroll, Matthew (9)   21/07/2000          WILST 
# 11
Men 9-9  50 Back    50.90L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 19 Men 9-9  50 Fly
   50.66L      30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 27
 Men 9-9  50 Breast 54.59L   30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 45 Men 9-9  50 Free 
   43.68L  30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET

Lawrence, Joey (8)   9/06/2001          WILST
# 25
 Men 8-8  50 Fly     58.00L  12/09/2009   2009 Brisbane Open Spring Sprint Meet      
# 51 Men 8-8  50 Free 
   45.72L 12/09/2009   2009 Brisbane Open Spring Sprint Meet

Mann, Thomas (10)   3/06/1999          WILST
# 13
 Men 10-10  50 Free    35.08L 30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 2 Men 10-10  50 Back    39.74L
  30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET
# 29
Men 10-10  50 Fly     44.73L  30/01/2010   2010 BRISBANE RESTRICTED MEET 

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Happy New Year to all the Wilston Crocs.   It must be time to get back into training and work off some of those Christmas treats! 

The next meet out at Chandler, is the Brisbane Restricted Meet.  This is a B Grade meet so it is a great chance for all our swimmers to have a go at a BSA meet and earn the club some valuable points.  We currently lead  the Div 4 competition but only by a few points.  Lets try and keep that lead! 

Click here and here for the meet flyer which gives details of the events but in summary the meet details are as follows: 

ALL CLUB MEMBERS 8-16YRS ARE ELIGIBLE

Dates:  Sat 30th Jan – 8-11yrs events (50m/100m/200m)

Sun 31st Jan – 12–16yrs events (50m/100m/200m) 

Cost:    $6 per event 

Closting Date:   ALL ENTRIES MUST BE EMAILED TO KATE GIBSON at kateandrory@optusnet.com.au BY WEDNESDAY 13TH JANUARY – NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED

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Book in now for our Christmas Holiday Programs

Week 6 Monday 18th Jan to Friday 22nd Jan    
Camp (mini/junior/senior squads) - Places still available
8.30 to 10.30 - $120 (5 days)      
Mini Squad         4.00 to 4.45pm
Junior Squad      4.00 to 5.00pm
Senior Squad      4.00 to 5.30pm
Adults                 5.30 to 6.30pm Monday and
Wednesday
     

Squads will run for 4 weeks over the Christmas/New Year break, we will be closed for two weeks from Saturday 19th Dec, and recommencing Monday 4th Jan 2010.

10 Swim passes can be used over the Christmas break.  If you purchased a term pass for term 4 (or the 10 swim pass runs out) you will be invoiced at the end of January @ $10 a swim, or $75 for 4 weeks (which ever is less). 

Click here to download the Christmas Holiday Squads, Camp (mini/junior/senior squads) and Learn to Swim Intensive program

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ALBANY CREEK JUNIOR SHORT COURSE CARNIVAL – 17TH JANUARY 2010 

For those of you interested Albany Creek Swim Club are hosting a short course (25m) carnival on 17th January.   

This carnival is only open to children  7yrs & Under – 12yrs.   

Click here for the list of events,  cost is $4.00 per event. 

Entries for this event close on Sunday 10th January. 

If you would like to swim at this meet please email your entries to Kate Gibson  kateandrory@optusnet.com.au by Friday 8th January

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Congratulations Georgia Bohl for breaking the Pool record for 50m Breaststroke (38:92) on 30/10/09.  The last time this record was broken was in 1980 (39:09).  Then, she broke it again on 27/11/09 with a time of 37:90.  Well done Georgia!

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Freaky Friday Fun Night

Friday 13 November 2009 at 6pm

bullet Please let us know you if are coming no later than Monday 9 November by nominating online or in the white nominations box (see special forms)
bulletYou will be randomly allocated into a team (Red, Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green or Purple)
bullet Team lists will be posted on the internet and at the pool on Tuesday 10th
bullet DRESS UP in your team colours! BE CREATIVE - WE SUGGEST tulle, balloons, zinc, wigs etc. PLEASE AVOID HEAVY MAKEUP OR ANYTHING THAT COULD DISINTERGRATE OR LEAVE BITS IN THE POOL.
bullet Prizes for best individual costumes and for best team
bullet The evening will start with a team march pass for costume judging
bullet Costumes will then be removed for swimming
bullet First event is free style (as per normal club night)
bullet Then there will be a number of fun events – individual and relay – noodle races, balloon races, dive bombing, heads to feet – you will get a programme on the night
bullet Your team manager and captain will help organise you into events – you can swim in as many as you like
bullet Points will be given for first, second and third and at the end of the night scores will be added and each member of the winning team will get a prize
bullet Younger siblings welcome – there will be a 12 ˝ metre swim – and they can dress up in a team colour of their choice – there is no need to nominate
bullet Barbeque and canteen will be operating as usual for dinner
bullet We will be having raffles and lucky door prizes
bullet Lots of parent help will be needed for marshalling, scoring and judging. If you can assist please see Kathy Capper on club night or email sandkcap@bigpond.net.au

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Fourth Division Intradivisional Competition

Congratulations again to our Wilston swimmers who came third today.  Meagan and the very silent Remy accepted the trophy on the teams behalf.

Click here to see our kids fly!!!

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Clayton Owen Memorial Shield

Congratulations to all the swimmers today,
Wilston came first two years running!!
(28 x 1st place)

Pine Rivers - 166
Geebung - 281
Somerset Hills - 288
Windsor - 308
Nundah - 345
Wilston - 371

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At club on Friday night we said goodbye and thanks to Dan

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Congratulations Georgia Bohl for breaking the Pool record for 50m Breaststroke (38:92).  The last time this record was broken was in 1980 and the time was 39:09.

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Georgia Bohl / Nick Bryant / Nina Donaldson / Thomas Mann

Congratulations to our GOLD Junior Excellence Swimmers.  The gold metallic drink bottles are a joint initiative of Swimming Queensland and McDonald's to recognise the special accomplishment of Queensland children who achieved such a high standard of excellence.

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14th October, 2009

Club night: It was great to see everyone swim so well on Friday. Don’t forget to nominate on the website. Results are also posted on the website so you can find your swim times. 

New Timetable: We have had a lot of new swimmers in our first week back. Also many of our swimmers are clustered at one particular level. Therefore to ensure the quality of coaching for your children we have restructured the timetable. Please check which group and times your child has lessons and we will try to organise a schedule that suits you. We apologise for any inconvenience.  

Adult swimming: Monday and Wednesday evenings (6.30-7.30pm). Parents, this is your time to enjoy the benefits of swimming with a professional swim coach. Swimming is a great way to get fit and get your whole body into shape. These sessions cater for a wide range of swimming abilities. No need to book, just come along.

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**NEW SQUAD TIMES**

Starting Monday 12th October squad times will be changing slightly

No need to book – Just turn up!

Mini Squad  Mon to Fri 7.45am to 8.30am
  Mon to Fri  3.15pm to 4.00pm
  Saturday  8.00am to 9.00am
     
Junior Squad Mon to Fri 7.00am to 8.00am 
  Mon to Thu 4.00pm to 5.00pm
  Friday    3.15pm to 4.15pm
  Saturday   8.00am to 9.00am
     
Senior Squad  Mon to Fri  7.00am to 8.30am
  Mon / Wed  5.00pm to 6.30pm
  Tue / Thu  5.00pm to 6.10pm
  Friday      3.15pm to 4.45pm
  Saturday  8.00am to 9.00am
     
Adults  $8/session Mon & Wed    6.30pm to 7.30pm 

Pricing structure

Just a little explanation on how the pricing structure works for children moving from learn to swim to mini squad or junior squad.

If you paid $100 for 1 lesson once a week, this still applies to mini  squad and squad.  You child is able to swim once a week (or a total of 10 times a term).  If they miss a week, they can swim twice another week. 
If they swim a few more sessions than the ten paid for, I will invoice you at the end of the term for the balance at $10 a swim. 
If the new timetable makes it easier for your child come to more sessions you can upgrade to the next price level of $180 ($80 difference), they can then swim as many times as they like in the term.

 

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7th October, 2009

This Friday night is our first Club Night. Gates open at 5.45pm for a 6pm start. Don't forget to enter races via the nomination page on the Club website. Also make sure you have registered as a Club Member so that you are eligible to swim at Club Nights. 

Adult swimming: Monday and Wednesday evenings (6.40-7.40pm). Parents, this is your time to enjoy the benefits of swimming with a professional swim coach. Swimming is a great way to get fit and get your whole body into shape. Coach McLeod will have challenging programs to help you stay in shape and keep fit and will also teach those swimmers who are still learning the basics. No need to book, just come along.  If you have a child swimming with us it's only $8 (Save $2 a session)

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30th September, 2009

Nominating for Club - Nominations are now open for the first week of swim club.  Before you can swim on the first night you need to make sure you have done the following:

1) Filled in the sign on form (available at the office or here)

2) Gone online and registered your child/red with Swimming Queensland         
    (Username and password are required - please email Judy for more details)

3) Pay

Thanks

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Learn to swim and squad

During the first week of lessons it became apparent to Anthony that quite a few children were in the wrong classes and changes would have to be made sooner than anticipated.

There are four learn to swim levels in our program.  Learn to swim will start at level 4 and progress through to advanced learn to swim level 1 (and then mini squad, junior squad and senior squad).  All swimmers are constantly monitored and once they are able to perform the skills required to move to the next level they will be reassessed.  Swimmers will progress through the levels as their skills and ability improves.  As the swimmer attain each level they will receive a certificate of achievement.  Please be aware the learning to swim is a completely individual experience and all swimmer will have varying rates of improvement.

As all the times and lessons levels have changed I have done my best to put your child into a similar time, but in some cases this was just not possible.  Please be patient while we fine tune the timetable together.

Below are the run sheets showing the available places (this will be updated as soon as time permits).  I will be emailing everyone shortly, and you will then have the opportunity to change your child's lesson if you wish.

New mini squad, junior squad and senior squad timetable

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22nd September, 2009

Spring Camp
The kids are having a great time at camp this week. 

  
   

CONGRATULATIONS CROCS!
1st place, Division 4 - Brisbane Spring Sprint Meet, Chandler Pool

Well done to the following swimmers who all swam well at the recent Sprint Meet out at Chandler Pool.  Many PBs were achieved and the team effort meant we beat 8 other Clubs to win Division 4. Special mention must go to Caitlin Kerby who won several silver medals.
This is an excellent start to the season.
Will Gibson, Nick Bryant, Claire Levitt, Laura Purcell, Thomas Mann, Jonathan Hallahan, Ivy Lawrence, Joey Lawrence, Joseph Kerby, Caitlin Kerby, Thomas Kerby, Nina Donaldson, Blair Donaldson, Grace Thomson, Olivia Dalton, Henry Dalton, Grace Mackenzie and Georgia Mills.
 

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14th September, 2009
Don't forget to book your child in for learn to swim, club, and squad.  Fees and registrations for club need to be done before Wednesday 7th October to ensure your child can swim for the first club night.

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NEW HEAD COACH - ANTHONY MCLEOD

The Wilston Swim Club is excited to announce that we have appointed a new Head Coach. His name is Anthony McLeod. He will bring to our Club a wealth of experience in swimming. He believes that open and honest communication between coaches, athletes and parents is an essential part of a successful swim team. As Head Coach, Anthony aims to create a positive and rewarding environment where each individual swimmer has the opportunity to progress and to achieve their own personal goals. He looks forward to meeting you and will always be happy to discuss any part of the swimming program. For the learn-to-swim youngsters to the more competent swimmers, it’s going to be a great season of new experiences, effective training, exciting racing and loads of fun.

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27th September, 2009

QUALIFYING MEETS –
17TH OCT - ALBANY CREEK CLUB, LAWNTON - 10 YRS & OVER
18TH OCT  - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB, CARINA -  7YRS & OVER 

If you would like to get times to use at other carnivals that require official qualifying times, ie many BSA events held out at Chandler, or you just want to see who you are going after a few weeks of training,  you might like to consider attending one of the above meets.  Both of these events are held in 50m pools and the times you record can me used as qualifying times for other meets.  All club members are eligible to attend.  Please see the attached flyers for more information regarding events.

If anyone is interested in swimming at either of these meets please can you email me  by Friday 2nd Oct for Carina and Tuesday 6th Oct for Albany Creek meet.  I am away this week but will collect emails and you can also contact me on 0403833184.

Thanks,  Kate
kateandrory@optusnet.com.au

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25th September, 2009

BRISBANE LONG COURSE MEET
SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER -  8-10YRS

SAT 31ST-SUNDAY 1ST NOV  11YRS & OVER  

Here is a great opportunity for some of our younger swimmers to compete as a Wilston Crocs team out at Chandler during the Brisbane Long Course Meet.  On Saturday 31st October all 8-10yr events will be held in one morning session.  No hanging around !! All 8 yr old swimmers are eligible to compete in all events (50m Free, Breast, Back and Fly).   

Swimmers aged 9 and over have to meet certain qualifying times which need to have been swum at other long course events (ie in a 50m pool). The meet flyer is attached with those times listed. (See page 5 for 8-10yrs).  I have listed below those swimmers who are eligible.  If you think your child has met these time and I have omitted them from the list please contact me.   

REMEMBER ALL 8 YR OLDS ARE ELIGIBLE TO SWIM ALL EVENTS!   

Charlotte Bohl (9) WILST
# 32               Women 9-950  Free
     42.06L

Georgia Bohl (12)  WILST
# 90B
         Women 12-12 100 Breast  1:34.24L

Nina Donaldson (10) WILST
# 22
            Women 10-10 50 Free  34.73L
# 28
            Women 10-10 50 Back 43.02L

Caitlin Kerby (15) WILS
# 2
              Women  400 Free  NT
# 10
            Women  200 IM NT
# 46
            Women  100 Free NT
# 58
            Women  100 Back  NT
# 82
            Women  100 Breast NT
# 94
            Women  100 Fly  NT

Ivy Lawrence (10)
WILST
# 22
            Women 10-10 50 Free  38.80L
# 28
            Women 10-10 50 Back  49.78L

Grace Mackenzie (9)  WILST
# 14
            Women 9-9 50 Breast 54.52L
# 26
            Women 9-9 50 Fly  47.53L
# 32
            Women 9-9 50 Free   39.48L

Laura Purcell (10) WILST
# 34
            Women 10-10 50 Breast   52.51L

Nick Bryant (12) WILST
# 53B
         Men 12-12 100 Back 1:27.45L
# 105B
       Men 12-12 100 Fly  1:26.87L

Will Gibson (12)   WILST
# 125B
       Men 12-12 100 Free 1:13.53L

Tom Kerby (9)
     WILST
# 19
            Men 9-9 50 Back 48.36L
# 31
            Men 9-9 50 Free 43.97L

Thomas Mann (10) WILST
# 21
            Men 10-10 50 Free 37.43L
# 27
            Men 10-10 50 Back   44.39L

David Murphy (12)    WILST
# 89B
         Men 12-12 100 Breast 1:35.26L

I hear we are at the top of Div 4.  Lets keep it that way by sending a big team out to this event.  Every point counts which means every swim counts.   

If your child is interested in competing, please let me know by Wednesday 7th October.  The entries will be posted to BSA on Thursday so no late entries will be accepted.   

If you have any queries, please email me.   kateandrory@optusnet.com.au  or telephone Kate on 0403833184.    

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14th August, 2009

Hi Swimmers,

The Brisbane Sprint Sprint Meet is being held on Saturday 12th Sept (8-12 yrs) and Sunday 13th Sept (13 yrs & Over) at the Sleeman Centre at Chandler.  There are no qualifying times for this meet so it is a great opportunity for you to experience a full programme of racing out at Chandler. It will also give you a chance to post times that you can use as qualifying entries for future meets.  Even if you haven’t been in the pool for a while this is a good event to test how you are going.  As all the events for 8-12yrs olds are being held on Saturday it is also a chance for us to get a big  Wilston Crocodiles team together.   We are currently sitting at the bottom of Div 4 so lets start climbing the ladder.  

Attached is the programme of events.  Entries close on August 21st so I need your entries no later than WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST.   

Please email all entries or queries to Kate Gibson katandrory@optusnet.com.au  or ring on 38561719 or 0403833184. 

Thank you to Remy Reiss, Ivy Lawrence, Laura Purcell and Nina Donaldson who all managed to stay well enough to make it out to Chandler last weekend for the Brisbane Short Course Championships.  They all posted some great times against the best in Brisbane. 

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20th May, 2009

Winter Short Course Meet
Please find attached the programme for the B
risbane Winter Short Course Meet being held at Chandler Aquatic Centre on  20 – 21 June 2009.  This meet is open to all swimmers of Wilston Swimming Club aged 9yrs & Over.  The meet will be held in a 25m pool with 50m events for 9yr olds and 100m, 200m & 400m events for 10yrs and over.  The 200m & 400m events require official qualifying times from previous BSA/SQ sanctioned meets.

If you would like any further information or would like to enter the event, please contact Kate Gibson on 38561719, 0403 833184 or email kateandrory@optusnet.com.au.  Entries close on 6th June 2009, therefore please have nominations to Kate by Wednesday 4th June 2009. 

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Pool closure details
Hopefully you are warm and dry and haven't been washed away by all the rain!
 
Most of you probably know by now, the school will be closing the pool on Friday for draining, sandblasting and repainting. It is expected to take 4 weeks leaving one week of term before the school holidays.  We have also had to move the Wednesday 3.30 running sessions to Friday at 3.15pm
 
Whilst this is great news for the pool it means we have had to make alternative arrangements. 
 
Learn to Swim - Learn to Swim will close until Term 3.  Last week I tried to see as many as you as I could (and apologies if you receive this email more than once) and have offered you three options.  Would you like to :
 
a) transfer the balance to term three (an invoice will follow for the remaining five weeks) and keep the same timeslot in term 3,  
 
b) transfer the balance to term four (an invoice will follow for the remaining five weeks).  You will be contacted in term 3 (before sign on day) for a new booking time, or
 
c) receive a refund  
 
Squad - Squad will reopen as soon as the work has finished.  But in the meantime Dan has managed to secure some pool time at the Valley Pool on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 5.30 to 7am.  All term passes and 10 swim passes will be suspended and payment for these sessions at the Valley Pool can be paid at the time of the session (please see Dan for prices).  If you have purchased a term pass, please let me know if you would like to
 
a) transfer 'x' amount of weeks (or the full 5 weeks ) to term three (an invoice will follow for the remaining weeks)
 
b) transfer 'x' amount of weeks (or the full 5 weeks) to term four (an invoice will follow for the remaining weeks)
 
c) receive a refund
 
If you have purchased a 10 swim ticket, you can start using that when the pool reopens.  Of course you can still use your ticket at the Friday running session.
 
I will be at the pool today and tomorrow from 3 to 4.30 to answer any questions you may have. 

Please email me and let me know what you would like to happen with your fees.

Thank you so much for your patience while the work is carried out and we'll see you swimming again with us in our beautiful pool in term 3.

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May 2nd, 2009

Ben Hewitt (School Vice Captain 2004) & brother of Lachlan Yr5, won a Gold Medal at the recent U17 Queensland School Sport Water Polo State Championships as a member of the Metropolitan North team. He was voted the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.  He made himself unavailable for selection in the Queensland team to contest at the national level due to Year 12 study commitments. 

Rebecca Lunney (School Vice Captain 2007) won a Silver Medal at the recent U14 Australian Club Water Polo Championships in Perth. In December last year, Rebecca was voted Most Valuable Player at the U14 State Water Polo Championships. 

Kind regards, Anne Hewitt

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Squad times for term 2 are:
Junior Squad
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Mon / Tue / Thu 7 - 8am
(A decision will be made after 4 weeks if these sessions are still offered)
Mon / Tue / Thu 4.30 - 5.30pm
Running Wednesday - 3.30 - 4.30pm

Senior Squad -
Mon / Tue / Thu 5.30 - 7am
Mon / Tue / Thu 5.30 - 7pm
Running Wednesday 4.30 - 5.30pm

Adults only -
Mon / Thu 7 - 8pm
Stroke Correction Wed 6 - 7pm

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April 8th, 2009

Easter holiday squads will be as follows:

Combined Squad (Junior / Senior)
Tue / Thu / Fri - 5.30 - 7.00am
Tue / Thu - 4.00 - 6.00pm

Adult Squad
Wed 6.00 - 7.00pm Stroke Correction
Thu 6.00 - 7.00pm

Running
Wed - 4.30 - 5.30pm

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March 25th, 2009

The program for club championships has been uploaded, please check what races you child/ren are in.

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March 23rd, 2009

Results for 13th and 20th March have been uploaded.

Raffle tickets are available at the office for a framed Stephanie Rice Wilston swim cap and photo, both signed by Stephanie.  Every family is being asked to take home a book of 10 tickets to sell.  Money is due back at the office 1st April.  If you haven't received your tickets yet, please see Judy at the pool office. Click for larger image.

Learn to Swim bookings are now being taken with payment for term 2.  There will be no Friday, Saturday or Wednesday lessons (after 4.40) at this stage, so book in now so you don't miss out.  We will offer those lessons only if all other lessons are full.  Lessons do not automatically carry over from one term to the next, you have to rebook.

Winter Squad sessions times will be posted shortly.  Don't forget fees are due for term 2 now.

Nominations are now closed for Club Championships.

Trophy Night is being held on the 4th of April in the undercover area (6 - 9pm).  Don't forget to mark it on your calendar.

Swimming Rules will be tightened from this week in preparation for Club Championships and children will be disqualified if necessary.  A good way of helping your children is to refresh their memory by reading the rules in the handbook.  Make sure your children are aware they must stay in the pool until all the swimmers finish and they are told to leave the pool. 

Club Championships will be held over the next two weeks.  It is very important to be quite on the whistle as the children on the blocks have trouble hearing the whistle will all the noise.  The children will be marshaled, so please assist by listening for your child's race and keeping those not called away from the office window.

 

 

 

March 11th, 2009

Hi,

Thank you to everyone that responded to the email Justin Wilson (President of WSSASC) about a possible date change for Club Championships.  It was brought about because we had a date clash with the state swimming championships in Cairns, where we hoped we would have several children qualify. After a lot of discussion at the committee meeting it was decided not to change the dates for Club Championships.   

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Wyatt Westmoreland, Georgia Bohl, David Murphy, Nina Donaldson and Nick Bryant for qualifying for the State Swimming Championships.  These swimmers will be given an opportunity to swim the events that they will miss at the first club championship night on the second night.  

Also, in the handbook it says we will be having our fun relay night on the 20th March, as this has already been held, the 20th will be a normal club night. The events for that night will be Butterfly, Freestyle, Breaststroke, 100m Freestyle and 100m Butterfly.  You can nominate for that night on the web page.  http://wilstonswim.org.au/club/nominate.htm 

Nominations for Club Championships can also be made now.  On the 27th March, the events will be Butterfly, Backstroke and 100IM.  On the 3rd April, the events will be Freestyle, Breaststroke, and 100 Free.

NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS CLOSE MARCH 20TH – no exceptions. Please note to qualify for 100 Free you must have qualified for 50 Free and to qualify for 100IM you must have qualified for 50m in any three strokes.
 

If you have any queries please contact me on 3356 0874 or
info@wilstonswim.org.au.

Don't forget about the Committee Meeting on Monday - 7pm at the pool - all welcome.

Thanks
Judy

Results for 6th March have been uploaded.

March 3rd, 2009.

Congratulations to Wilston who won the A Grade Carnival at Ashgrove on Saturday.  Details will be posted here shortly but I couldn't resist posting a photo of a very proud Emma Clark.  Well done Emma, look at all those blue ribbons.

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February 20th, 2009

Results for the Enoggera Carnival have been uploaded.  Click here for your times.

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Enoggera Carnival

Congratulations to Enoggera Swim Club for winning the carnival on Saturday.  Well done to all swimmers, there were some great times swum.  Click here for more photos.

 

Trainers of the Week

Congratulations to our two recent trainers of the week,

 

Chloe Carmichael and David Murphy

Results for the 30th Jan and 6th Feb have been uploaded. 

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December 8th, 2008

Raffle Winner 6th Dec
Congratulations to the Bryant family who won a $50 online voucher with My Fruit.

Christmas school holiday squads - Squad times will be changing over the Christmas break.  Please check here for times.  Don't forget all term passes have expired, you can still use your squad tickets otherwise it will be $80 for the entire holiday break - $20 a week - or $9 a session.  Payments can be made directly to Dan (please record amount given to Dan on sign on sheet) or via the internet.  Details are here.

Learn to Swim Intensives Mon 5th - Thu 8th January
These very popular learn to swim classes are 99% full.  To check your child's swimming lessons, please click here

Trainer of the Week
Congratulations to Thomas Mann, well deserved 'trainer of the week'.  Click here to see him proudly wearing the last of our prized 'Star' swim caps.

Record Breaker
Tom Peabody has once again broken a record at the pool.  This time it's for the 50m backstroke.  For those that saw it, you could tell right from the start of this race something special was about to happen.  The record broken was a Pool record for 12 year old boys and the time was 34:91 breaking Angus Gibsons' record of 34.97. 

Term 1 Learn to swim
Once again, these classes are just about full with a spare spot here and there.  To help out with the memory problems that happen this time of year, I have uploaded the timetables to the web page.  You can click here to see them.  Don't forget payment can still be made online.  Details are here.

Camp
Dan is again holding one of his very popular swim camps over the Christmas break.  It will be held in January (19th to 22nd) and the cost for the 4 days is $120.  The camp runs from 8am to 11.30 and you will need sunscreen, togs, towels, goggles, running shoes, hat, and morning tea.  Please email Judy if you would like to book in.  This camp is open to all squad swimmers or those capable of swimming 50m in all 4 strokes.

Christmas
All of us on the pool deck at Wilston State School pool, would like to wish you and your family a very joyous and happy Christmas,we hope that you have a safe break and look forward to seeing you back in the pool refreshed and ready to train hard.
Dan, Judy, Katie, Lindy-Jo, Rikki and Sam.

Holidays
I am currently on holidays at the moment but will be checking emails daily.  If you have any queries about learn to swim please feel free to email me. All squad queries should be directed to Dan via the pool phone 3356 0874.

Judy

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December 1st, 2008

The last learn to swim lesson for this term is Saturday 13th December and the first learn to swim lesson in term 1 is 27th January.

Raffle winners - Congratulations to our lucky raffle winners at club on Friday.

1st prize went to the Melissa Teasdale and second price went to the Lagerroth Family.  Thanks everyone for supporting Wilston Swim Club.

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November 24th, 2008

Results for 21st of November club night have been uploaded.

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Crocodiles Win Clayton Owen Cup 

The Wilston Crocodiles competed at the Clayton Owen 6 Way Carnival on the 1st of November. Congratulations and thank you to all the swimmers who swam, and swam up in age groups. Thanks to all the parents who helped out on the day making the carnival run smoothly.  It was great to see all the effort put in by our swimmers which  I’m happy to announce resulted in The Wilston Crocodiles winning the Clayton Owen 6 Way Carnival.

Tom Peabody- Club Captain 


    

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The rest of the photos from the Pool Redevelopment Opening have been uploaded, click here to see if you can find yourself.


 

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November 18th, 2008

I'd like to tell you about a website called www.mypb.com.au

Last year we were successful in becoming 'National Champions' of the '2007/2008 Summer Club Challenge'.  (The trophy sits on the office windowsill.) 

To win this award children (or their parents) enter their club times each week into their online database.  This database is run by parents of 3 young swimmers of another swim club and you earn points (just as you do with swim club), but these points enable us to compete against other clubs.  Each child goes into the running for a $50 Rebel Sports Card every month. 

So, have a look, enter your club times, and hopefully we will win it again this year.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact Judy on info@wilstonswim.org.au. 

Thanks and come on Crocs!!!!

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Trainer of the Week - 14th November

Hugh Leeson-Smith

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November 13th, 2008

Rebooking for Term 1
If you would like to keep the same timeslots you have now for term one, please come and see me in the office or reply to this email asap. All rebooking need to be confirmed by 22nd November.  If I haven't heard from you by this date, you may lose your timeslot as booking always fill fast. 

Learn to Swim Intensive
Once again we are holding our very popular learn to swim intensive classes over the Christmas break.  They will be held from Monday 5th to Thursday 8th January and the cost is $35 for the 4 days.  Lessons offered are Bronze (20min), Silver (30 min), Gold (30min) and Black (40min).  Lessons are held at the same time for the four days and commence at 9am.  These lessons are a great way to fast track your child's swimming lessons and kick start the new term.  Book in quick as lessons fill fast.

Christmas Squad Camp
For the older child we are offering a squad camp over the holidays.  These are very popular with the children and always fill fast.  The camp is being held from Monday 19th to Thursday 22nd of January, starting at 8am and finishing at 11.30.  The cost of the 4 days is $120.  Children will need to bring their cap, goggles, sunscreen, flippers, water bottles, trainers and morning tea.  This camp is open to all junior and senior squad members or anyone that can competently swim 50m in all four strokes.

Thanks
Judy 

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November 3rd 2008

Last Tuesday Kelvin Grove State College held their Senior School Awards evening.  One of our club members, Meagan Schramm won Age Champion for 15 year girls.

Our very own Learn to Swim coach, and past club member, Rikki Kerr won Age Champion for 17 years and over.  Rikki also won the Jenny Carrington Memorial award for Swimming as well as being the vice captain of her school.  Rikki still holds a very impressive 23 swimming records with Wilston.  Congratulations Girls!!!

       
Meagan                                           Rikki  

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October 16th, 2008

Congratulations to Laura Purcell, our first trainer of the week.



Some of our new swimmers were given their 'welcome backpacks' last week.  Click here to see the photos.  We have had so many new swimmers join this season we have run out of pack, but they have been ordered and will be handed out next week at club.  If you can't see yourself in any photos and would like your photo on the web page, please come and see Judy next week.  

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October 8th, 2008

Come along to the launch of the renovations at the swimming pool and meet Brisbane's own Australian Olympic Hero -

Stephanie Rice

The Wilston Crocs swim club has been working hard over the winter renovating the pool area. To celebrate the new facilities the club will be holding a Grand Opening on Friday 17th October from 6.00 - 10.00pm. Brisbane's own Olympic Hero - Stephanie Rice has kindly agreed to come along to officially open the renovations and meet with people. There will be food and drinks available and prizes on the night. For swimmers we will be reducing the number of strokes to Freestyle, Butterfly and the 100m Medley to get the opening celebrations swinging fully into action by 7.30pm. It's a great opportunity to see the club in action, socialise with others and of course meet Stephanie. All are welcome. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the club. 

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October 5th, 2008

If you haven't yet signed up for Friday night club, it's not too late.  You will need to nominate before 6pm Thursday (see link on left).  It would also be appreciated if all the paperwork is done and payment is made before Friday.

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September 25th, 2008

Come and join the friendly Wilston Crocodiles Swimming Club.  We are a club promoting fun and excellence in swimming and community spirit.

Wilston Crocs is a club that you can come every week, every second week or as often as you can. The children have a great time swimming and socialising with new friends. If you wish to be a competitive swimmer, that is catered for also within the club, by our coaching staff and by attending carnivals.

Wilston Crocs is open to all families from all local areas and schools.  We have many families from schools other than Wilston and many from St Columbus. New members are warmly welcomed into the club each year. Both social and competitive swimmers are valued. We support all of our swimmers and encourage them to achieve to their greatest potential.

Our club meet is on Friday nights, during school Terms 4 and 1 at 6pm SHARP.  We conduct swimming races in all strokes (over different nights). The heats are arranged according to the swimmers best time, regardless of age/gender, fostering an individual child's performance rather then winning or losing.

Over the winter there have been some wonderful renovations to our office, canteen and BBQ areas, providing an even better experience for all Crocs and their families.

Sign on for the club must occur before the first swim club night of Friday 10th October.

Please email info@wilstonswim.org.au for further details or call 3356 0874 and your calls will be returned from Monday 29th.

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September 23rd, 2008

The BBQ roster has now been uploaded, if you supplied your email address, the list has been emailed to you.  Please check here to see when you are rostered on.

If you are still wanting to book lessons or join club, I will be at the pool office Monday and Tuesday from 3 - 5pm during the second week of the holidays (30th September & 1st October).  To make it easier, the forms you need to fill out are available on the web page.  The link is on the left 'download forms'.

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September 22nd, 2008

Online nomination is up and running.  The link is on the left hand side of this screen.  If you don't understand the nominating process for club night, please email me (info@wilstonswim.org.au), and I'll do my best to guide you through it. 

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September 19th, 2008

The pool office will be unattended over the school holidays and the answering machine will only be checked during the second week.  If you need to contact the office please send an email to info@wilstonswim.org.au. Emails will usually be checked daily and replied to asap.

Camp Week 1
This camp has had to be cancelled due to insufficient numbers.

Camp Week 2
Bookings are still being taken for this camp.  Please contact Dan Atkins for details.  Please pay Dan on the first day of the camp. Click here for further details.

Holiday Program:
For the 2 weeks of September/ October Holidays 

Combined Junior Senior Squads:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 5.30am till 7am

Juniors and Seniors:
Monday, Tuesday swimming 4.30pm till 6pm
Wednesday: Running 4 till 5.30
Thursday: Wind trainer ride or swim 4.30 till 6pm
Friday pm:
No swimming

Adults: Swimming
Monday 6 till 7pm
Thursday 6 till 7pm

Cost of all these squad is $20 per week or $9 a session.

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September 4th, 2008

Timeslots are filling fast for Learn to Swim.  To see what is still available please click here.  Please call into the office Monday to Thursday (3pm to 4.30) to make a booking, and to join up for club/squad.

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September 2nd, 2008

Hi all,

Thank you to all the hard workers at our sign on day, it is greatly appreciated. We had a solid day with lots of swimmers signing up. There are still Learn to swim places available, so if you would like a lesson booking come to our pool office and see Judy after 3pm every week day.

During the September school holidays we are having 2 camps.  The first week is our swimming camp from Monday the 22nd of September till Thursday the 25th of September  8am till 11.30am.  If you can swim 100m or more you are able to do the camp. Cost is $120  and includes poppers and muesli bars.

The second week we are having a Triathlon beginners camp from Monday 29th of September till Wednesday the 1st from 8am till 11am.  As long as you can swim 100m and have a bike you are capable of doing this camp!!!! Cost is $75 or $30 a day.

For more info contact Dan Atkins on 0412 842 908, booking essential as places are limited. Or contact pool office on 3356 0874.

A huge well done to Nick Bryant for achieving 2 milestones on the weekend. Nick won a bronze medal in the 100m Backstroke at the Qld short course titles and also placed top ten in 2 other events. Also Nick has qualified for the first Australian Medley development squad which is selected based on times through out the year. Excellent work Nick your winter training is paying off!!!

Finally, Wilston Crocs are now the National Champions on mypb.com. We achieved this by entering our club times on their web page.  So, as the season starts we want to make sure we can win again. See Judy for further details.

Dan Atkins
Head Coach

 

Trainer of the week

Each club night we award one lucky trainer the honor of being our 'Trainer of the week'.  For your chance to win this award and have your photo appear on the web page, talk to the head coach.

Pool Phone:
  3356 0874

Pool Email:   info@wilstonswim.org.au