September 2015 Newsletter

 

2016 Short-course State Championships

We had 11 swimmers compete at the NSW Short course Championships over 3 days in August. Tom Oates (100m Breaststroke), Tahi Webster (50m Freestyle and 100m Breaststroke) and Samantha Gregory (200m Backstroke) all swam individual races and each did some extraordinary times with Tahi a finalist in the Breaststroke. Well done to all of you.

AKAC also fielded five relay teams and each one did us proud. All swimmers smashed their entry times and the races were fabulous to watch.  The Men’s 4 x 50M Medley relay on the Sunday was an extraordinary race with all four swimmers pulling out some incredible times. There will certainly be some pool deck bragging when Darren comes back! Special mention goes to 11 year old Tom Oates who stepped up for this race. Congratulations everyone!  The teams were:

• 15 & Under 200m Freestyle (Girls) – Tahi Webster, Sammy Gregory, Tiana Ornelas and Bella Rocher
• 15 & Under 200m Freestyle (Boys) – James Trigazis, Marc Ornelas, Marcel Kocbek-Malepa and Tyrone Salomon
• 15 & Under 200m Medley (Girls) – Tahi Webster, Sammy Gregory, Tiana Ornelas and Bella Rocher
• 15 & Under 200m Medley (Boys) – James Trigazis, Marc Ornelas, Tom Oates and Tyrone Salomon
• 12 & Under 200m Medley (Girls) – Charlotte Fletcher, Scarlett Deas, Tiana Ornelas and Bella Rocher

 

Celebrating Success External Meets

August also saw some stunning swims by our junior swimmers at the JX Meet. AKAC was represented by Jessie Oates, Tom Oates, Tiana Ornelas, Isabella Rocher, Tahi Webster, Chloe Houseman, Charlotte Fletcher, Alexandra Deas and Scarlett Deas.

Back from injury Alex did some wonderful swims with a top five finish in the 200m Breaststroke. Scarlett placed 2nd in the 100m Breaststroke and secured a State time for the State Championships in January. Charlotte placed 1st in the 100m Backstroke, 2nd in the 50m Backstroke and 2nd in the 200m Backstroke also securing a State qualifying time. Chloe Houseman did an amazing swim in her 200IM knocking off almost 20 seconds and had a top five finish in the 50Mm Butterfly. Jess Oates had some smashing swims finishing in top 10 spots and doing an amazing time for her first ever 200m Backstroke and knocked off 14.5 seconds in her 100m Freestyle. Tom Oates placed 1st in the 200IM, 2nd in the 200m Backstroke, 3rd in the 50m Freestyle and 3rd in the 100m Backstroke and also secured a State qualifying time for January. Bella Rocher came 1st in the 50m Fly, 2nd in the 200m Freestyle, 2nd in the 50m Freestyle, 2nd in the 100m Fly and 3rd in the 100m Backstroke and Tahi Webster placed 1st in the 50m Breaststroke, 1st in the 50m Freestyle, 1st in the 100m Breaststroke, and 1st in the 50m Fly and 2nd in the 200m Breaststroke.

I know that was a long list of achievements but there were outstanding results from all swimmers and all worthy of a mention. Well done AKAC.

 

AKAC Social – Save the Dates

We have a few things planned for end of year festivities and we’d love for you to join us:

Sunday 29th November – Jamberoo – some of the kids thought an outing would be fun and a water fun park seemed the ideal location for kids and adults. It will also serve as a bit of an end of year get together, a chance for them to let their hair down. We’ll send details around in mid-October so we can arrange a group booking. We have picked a date that has no swimming carnivals and we are hoping is early enough to avoid the festive season rush.

Friday 4th December – Final Race Night and AKAC Presentation Night- Venue TBC

 

Many parents and kids have started eating out after Friday Race Nights. All are welcome to join us. Check your emails close to the dates for venue details and if you know of restaurants that are yummy, nearby and take bookings of approx. 25 people please let us know.

*Note that these dates have changed since last newsletter so update your diaries.

 

AKAC Fundraising

Thanks to everyone who helped out with the chocolate fundraising drive. We have some surprisingly talented sales-kids in our club! For those who haven't paid their $50 yet, please see me (Sarah – Charlotte’s mum) ASAP or deposit straight into the club account so we can send what we owe to Cadbury. When we finish we will have raised $300 which will go towards the Presentation night for Club members. Thanks to Alex Ornelas for organizing it.

We’re raising money for the club so that we can pay administration fees, buy equipment, buy caps and arrange events such as the Interclub Challenge and Presentation Day. Over the next few months we’re planning:

• A cake stall (date TBC)
• Club Photos – we have a brilliant photographer in our mix that is happy to take shots of our kids in action – stay tuned for details and please send through any other ideas.

AKAC Club nights

Our next Club Night is Friday 9th October and we’ll be running:  

• 400m Freestyle
• 25m Freestyle
• 50m Backstroke
• 50m Breaststroke

The 25m races are for our younger swimmers (10 and under) if they don’t feel ready to try the longer races.

Entries are due in the Monday before we race i.e. Monday 5th October by 6pm. Please make sure you get your race cards in early so that things run smoothly on the night. Race cards and money (in an envelope so we know who has paidJ) go in the locked wooden box on the table near the window in reception.

We’d love to see you all there so please use the entry form at the end of this newsletter or grab one from the table near the window in reception. There is a small fee ($5) to enter.  We charge this fee to cover the costs of AKAC caps, ribbons, and trophies and to subsidize uniforms and equipment. However, we are running a free trial for all Bronze Squad Members for October. See the AKAC website or noticeboard by the pool for more details.

New swimmers are welcome to come along for a trial (or two) but please note that for those who enjoy the thrill of competition and want to compete on a monthly basis, after two trial swims you will need to join the Annette Kellerman Swim Club and be registered with Swimming New South Wales. This is a Swimming New South Wales regulation and it is for insurance purposes

 

Upcoming External Meets

The long course season is upon us and there are a number of junior development meets coming up which are really great for younger simmers to get some qualifying times on the board. The list below is just a small sample but these are events that a number of our junior and senior swimmers will attend. For full details please see the NSW Swimming website: nsw.swimming.org.au and click on both the Training Events Calendar and the Swimming NSW Championships List.

 

• 19th September - Cherrybrook Carlile LC Qualifying Meet - SOPAC 
• 27th September - Swimming Metro North West 12 years and under Development Meet- Blacktown Aquatic Centre
• 3rd October – MLC Marlins Swim Meet – MLC Burwood – a great meet for those looking for long-course qualifying times
• 11th  October – Ryde Carlile Club Challenge Cup – SOPAC
• 17th & 18th October – NSW Long Course Qualifying Meet – SOPAC – QT’s apply – on the official calendar not training calendar – Good for fast seniors and fast juniors looking for State times
• 7th November - Peakhurst Junior Development Mini Meet - Peakhurst West Indoor Heated Pool
• 14th November – Metsea Summer Championships – Good for Senior and Junior Swimmers to get Qualifying Times
• 12th December - Ripples St Mary’s Long Course Qualifying Meet – SOPAC – last chance for State Long-course times
• 15th-16th January, 2016 - SNSW State Age 10&U-12 Years - AKAC will have individual swimmers and relays here
• 18th-23rd January, 2016 - SNSW State Age 13-18 Years - AKAC will have individual swimmers and relays here

Joining our club – 2016 Registrations are open

Registrations for 2016 are now open. All existing club members will be sent a renewal email from New South Wales Swimming. All potential new members have been sent an email and can join up via the New South Wales Swimming website.

The AKAC Club is small but it is a close-knit community with a great bunch of parents and kids. There is wonderful team spirit amongst all of the kids who support each other in training, in competitions and outside of the pool – socially. Being a part of this club is a really special experience and we love to extend our swimming family and invite new members to join in the fun. There are lots of great benefits to being part of the club for swimmers and parents whom:

•  Have the opportunity to form long lasting friendships with other swimmers, parents, officials, coaches etc as part of a team, especially at club nights or at other club carnivals, while participating in a sport they enjoy
• Receive a New Member Kit on arrival to your club – a welcome pack for new members including parent information booklets, personal best time record booklet, nutritional information, a welcome letter signed by an elite athlete, a swim cap and mesh bag
• Experience a new level of competition at club, area, state and national level - At the very least it is great practice for school carnivals!
• Get opportunities to participate in development training, special events and offers including the Junior Excellence program of recognition
• Receive exclusive Swimming NSW Speedo Shop Discount upon presenting a valid membership card at the Speedo Swim Shop in Sydney Olympic Park
• Have the opportunity to develop essential life skills to survive amongst Australia’s water friendly culture

 

Registrations for the 2016 season will open in September. Details on signing up will be sent out to all members and potential members shortly before opening time. In the meantime for further information about registration please contact our registrar: Chantelle Gregory on chanie71@bigpond.net.au