MARCH 2001(No.1)

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WHAT'S NEWS
The Trivia Challenge!
A big congratulations to the organisers of the Trivia Challenge, it was a very successful night. I can assure you that all that attended had a great night, some more than others did. I believe table 14 took out the prize for the most noise, which was coming from one certain member, who couldn't stop giggling all night long. And a strange women kept coming from another table bearing gifts of lollies, as her team had designated her as the drinks lady, as she was not very successful with the answers. The senior swimmers that attended on the night should also be congratulated on their behavior, and their placing, as they didn't come last. The Pretzel Heads took out the award for coming last, (table 14,
the noisy ones). I have never seen so many women run towards a man throwing their underwear at him, he must of thought he was Tom Jones or something! Congratulations to Tanya Bates, being the fastest lady to remove her bra, in a P.B. of 2.5 seconds! Lucky Trevor!
As for all the aeronautical engineers out there, who folded and refolded their plane, to go further than any plane had ever gone, were quite bemused to have stood there and witnessed that it was all in the wrist motion that won the game, it had nothing to do with the design of the plane. As I sat and looked around the room I could see the real professionals, the ones that put us all to shame. There to my left was Ros, with her platter of freshly made cheese and tomatoes on crackers, making them up as she answered all the questions, not missing a beat, and further up was a table with such tantalizing delicacies, as dips inside cobs of bread, and beautifully presented platters of fruits and cheeses, and at that moment, I struck my hand back inside on of the many bags of chips which laid across our table and thought - next year I'll sit with them!

Club Clothing Update
The new Dapto Swimmers have finally arrived!
Girls costumes: $48
Boys costumes: $35
Sports bags are also available for $40
Swimming caps: $5
Club Shirts: $30
A limited range of old stock is slowly dwindling. See Tanya Bates, Julie Glass or Lynne Parsons Friday nights for all your club-clothing needs.

Club Championships
Club Championships started last week with the 400m freestyle. This Friday night will be full of aged races. These will continue through until the 23.3.01. Presentation night will then be held on the 30.3.01. I will tell you more about the Presentation Night in the next newsletter.
POOLSIDE
Open Water
Congratulations to Tara Dyer, who on Saturday knocked 3 minutes off her open water swim! Tara also came 1st in her age group and 4th overall at this carnival!

Restricted Age
Congratulations to our 17 swimmers who swam at this carnival which were heats of the Restricted Age Group. Briarna Southwell who finished 1st in the 50 Back and Michael Fletcher who finished 2nd in the 50 back go to Homebush on the 11.3.01 to compete in the semifinals Good luck to you both. Well done to Stephanie Doward, Michael Fletcher, Maddison Smithers and Eliza Vesey who swam 100% P.B.'s on the day.

SC&T Sprint Meet 17.2.01
At the carnival we had 23 swimmers attend. Medal winners on the day were Ben Carrick, Mathew Carrick, Julia Corderoy, Zac Ioannou, Nathan Mitchell, Anita Sernig, Jessica Glass, Corinne Glass, Briarna Southwell, Leisha Southwell & Ellen Wooton. Also on the day Ellen Wooton broke the 15 yrs 50 fly and 50 free record. Well done Ellen.

Country Championships 23-25.2.01
We had 17 swimmers attend this carnival with 27 P.B's from 53 swims, which was afantastic effort. Special mention must go to Zac Ioannou and Ben Carrick who at their first summer country were finalists in their 100 breast and 100 fly. Other finalists were: Nathan Mitchell open 200 I.M,. Anita Sernig over 17 yrs 100 back, 100 breast, Ellen Wooton open 50 free, open 50 fly & 15 yrs 100 free. Ellen also won her first summer country medal in the 15 yrs 100 fly with an equal 3rd placing in that event, even though there was a bit of a delay in the presentation of the medal. Well done Ellen!

Upcoming Carnivals
17/3/01- SCAT Interclub Championships (Selected Swimmers Only) Venue Dapto
25/3/01- Brophy Shield (Selected Swimmers Only) Venue AIS
Please remember that all entries must be given to Tina before the closing dates otherwise they will not be accepted.

COACHES CORNER
We wish all our swimmers good luck at all of the upcoming school carnivals.
TONI & KATE

GOSSIP GALORE
Ellen Wooton & Anita Sernig attended an Illawarra Academy of Sport Presentation Night at Shellharbour Workers Club on the 2nd of February. Ellen & Anita received Scholarship Certificates as members of the Academy's Elite Swimming Squad.

Our Trip to Thredbo:
Well, after a hard week competing in the NSW Age and Open Championships, we were off to Thredbo the next day, trying hard not to stress over a major challenge we were about to face-five days of intensive training at high altitude - Ouch! We set off in the morning for a 5-6 hour drive. On the way we stopped off in Cooma for lunch. We entered a little club on the lifeless main road, where we paid $5 for a tiny burger, served by an old lady wearing bright blue eye shadow smeared all over her eyelids and bright red lipstick on her lips - not a good look, especially on an old wrinkled face.
Accommodation:
We finally arrive at the Thredbo Alpine Village where we stayed. We had a tiny room with three beds, a bathroom, a fridge, a tv, a window and a door. It was so hot!
Training:
Altogether, we swam 7 sessions, each about 6km and 2 hours long. Before each session we did stretches and exercises as a group, then we were weighed. At the end of the session we were weighed again, so they could tell if we were keeping hydrated.
We were worked pretty hard, but it was fun. We went to the gym and went walking too. One day we walked about 8km through the bush, and on our second last day, we walked up and down Mt Kosciusko (12km). Altogether, we swam about 39km and walked about 20km (that doesn't include the walk to and from the pool each day).
Conclusion:
Well, I had lots of fun and got heaps out of it. It was a good experience and I'm glad I took the opportunity. It's definitely something I'd do again, and I'd encourage anyone else to do the same thing if they ever got the chance.
ANITA

Country Championships - Homebush
We had 17 swimmers from the club attend the Country Championships held at Homebush this year and I would like to congratulate each and everyone of them for their fine effort both in and out of the pool. I can honestly say watching them at the march-past put a lump of pride in my throat. I was proud to be a Dapto Parent when I saw them come on pool deck in their wonderful attire, and the way they presented themselves and marched was just a moment I will remember for a long time. They all held time beautifully. Unfortunately, they came a very close second to Oak Flats, but in my heart I know who really won the hearts of the spectators! Well done Dapto!
Country Championships - Ryde
All the swimmers and parents arrived at different times at the accommodation, as not everyone could finish work early. A few of the swimmers got to test out the pool later that afternoon, with a training session and then later watching a few of the races.
The accommodation was on top of a refurbished pub at Ryde. Unfortunately there was no guest parking, so most of us drove around for a little while looking for a parking spot. Ater 6:30 p.m. you could park in front of the pub. The accommodation was clean and comfortable for most of us. We all had to share the toilet and showers which were situated at both ends of the hallway.
The Carricks had the penthouse suite and the Robinsons had the linen cupboard, which was not to the delight of Julie.
That evening after dinner, the adults ventured out into the downstairs lounge area of the pub, and the children congregated in the upstairs lounge room. The management did everything possible to please us, even buying us a round of drinks. We all ventured upstairs about 1 a.m. the next morning, feeling very merry.
The next morning we were greeted by Tina, looking like death who informed us all that she was suffering from a virus and was going back to bed! It had nothing to do with the 2 glasses of wine, 4 glasses of champaign, 2 scotches, and 4 bourbons that she had drunk that night, because she can usually mix her drinks and doesn't get sick! So all weekend Tina had to put up with our sniggers and innuendoes of bottled virus jokes.
Saturday night, the management arranged a dinner for the children, and then the
parents, which was pasta and salad with bread and fresh fruit platters. I can assure you Saturday night was much quieter than Friday night, even though, Keith and Ros got the munchies around about 11 p.m. that night and returned back at pub with 2 pizzas, garlic bread and chocolate mouse!
All in all it was a very good weekend away, except for the showers, Boy were they cold!
JULIE