Just as the journal went to press, the Water Dragon's 2007/2008 Swimming Season concluded, so all the Championship winners are still being decided.
However, at the time of writing, only a handful of points separate six swimmers in the Blue Ribbon Trophy Event, namely, the Water Dragon Swimmer of the Year.
All the other Championship events are similarly in the balance with a few points separating a host of swimmers.
One event, the Winter 50 metre Championship was decided on the last Wednesday in September 2007.
This event came down to a two-horse race on the last night of winter swimming with only one point separating Terry McLeod and Justin Fitzsimmons.
Both Terry and Justin tried desperately to out point each other in their respective heats but in the end, in something of an anti climax, neither could win a heat.
On the night Terry scored three points and Justin two, with both ending on 90 points resulting in a tie.
A number of notable performances were achieved by members of the Water Dragons during December at the Wentworthville and Combined Leagues Club Carnivals.
At Wentworthville, Mark Slough and Brian Sach won the 50-metre Brace Relay whilst Club Captain Warren Bradley finished third, picking up the Bronze.
At the Combined Leagues Club Carnival at North Cronulla, the Water Dragons provided winners in a wide range of age related events to numerous to mention here.
The Water Dragons were also successful in the Men's 60+ and 50+ age relays, whilst the Lady Water Dragons were successful in the 40+ age relay and also the Medley relay.
In the main event, the single swimmer nominated time 50 metre race, the 'flying fireman' Rob Willmette was third only 0.07 outside his nominated time.
Well done Rob.
With all the above excellent performances at this Carnival, the Water Dragons anticipated a possible win in the overall Championship but, unfortunately, the Club was pipped on the line by a powerful Cronulla line up.
A successful end of Calendar Year Christmas Swim Night for the Club's Christmas Turkey was held at Carss Park on December 20, with Robyn Willmette snatching the bird from a fast-finishing Ian Bourke and Corinne Madden.
As a result of Robyn's above win, it is worth noting that the first ladies joined the Water Dragons in 1987 and Robyn achieved a milestone 4 days prior to her above win having joined the Club on 16 December 1987 - bringing up 20 years as a Water Dragon.
Robyn remains the longest serving active woman member of the Water Dragons with 20 years of competitive swimming behind her.
Well done Robyn.
It is also worth noting that another milestone was reached on 30 January 2008 when Water Dragon Carol Cheadle attended her 700th consecutive swim night.
As outlined in previous Journals, the Water Dragons Swim Club is always open to welcome new swimmers to our ranks.
The oldest active swimmer in our Club is 75 and our youngest is 31, which indicates the wide range of age groups within the Club.
The Club swims on Wednesday Nights at Carss Park in Summer (October to March) and Peakhurst West Public School in Winter (April to September).
Both pools are heated.
Competition commences at 7.30pm and is normally concluded by 8.45pm.
For further information contact Pauline Webley at the League's Club during business hours on 9587 1022.
Ian Langley,
Publicity Officer
|
St George Leagues Club
Swimming Club
