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GIPPIES!

March 5, 2017

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Thank you to all families, coaches and swimmers for a wonderful weekend.  The Clubs of Gippsland Swimming would have been grateful for all the hard work the club put into setting up and running the meet. It ran smoothly with all hands on deck from our end – thank you so much!  Particular thanks to […]

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State Sprints

February 12, 2017

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The Numbers: No. of Swimmers – 50 Finalists – 19 No. of Finals – 29 Medals 6 Gold 1 Silver 3 Bronze  Individual Achievements Molly Cargill (11)  – 3 finals – Gold – fly (31.64), Gold – free (29.45), Bronze – back (34.12) Sophie Waller (13) – 2 finals – Gold – fly (29.44), Gold […]

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Congratulations Emily!!

February 12, 2017

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Congratulations Emily!!

Emily Beecroft (17) has had an amazing year.  In this past twelve months, Emily has broken a world record – in the 50m butterfly – won numerous awards and accolades and has competed at the Rio Paralympics, representing Traralgon and Australia with great distinction. In Multi-Class swimming, all performances are judged based on the proximity […]

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Victorian Country Championships 2017 – Sale 2017 – The Numbers

January 30, 2017

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An amazing meet for the Club with fantastic parental and crowd support, outstanding coaching and a brilliant team of swimmers who won our 17th title in 18 years. This is a new record breaking Bendigo and Traralgon’s record of 16 wins. GO TRARALGON!!! Bring on Shepparton 2018!! Points Score Club Girls Boys Total (including Mixed Relay […]

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The Ford Report ~ States 2017

December 15, 2016

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The Ford Report ~ States 2017

Congratulations to our State team ~ excellent result! Thank you and very best of luck to Mikaela Cornelissen and Alex Tsebelis who swam in their last meet for the club before jetting off to new experiences, new teams, new places.  Both have been outstanding competitors for the club and we wish them continued great swimming. […]

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Amart Kickback Program

December 14, 2016

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Amart Kickback Program

When you shop at Amart (newly opened in Traralgon), have your Amart loyalty card linked to the Traralgon Swimming Club and 5% of your purchase prace will go to the club.  Simple!

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Big Day In

November 15, 2016

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On Sunday 13/11 the Club held the annual “Big Day In” with over 70 swimmers enjoying a breakfast of pancake and smoothies followed by a presentation from our own Emily Beecroft and high jumper Eleanor Patterson who spoke about “The Olympic Experience”. The swimmers then headed to Morwell for a swim meet where Club members broke […]

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Duel in the Pool

October 6, 2016

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Another terrific event!  Well done swimmers and parents for embracing the spirit of the day. Great job, Brian as master of ceremonies – bringing the enthusiasm, keeping it organised and setting the teams.  Thank you to parents for your support with set up, tear down, officiating and catering – and for entering into the spirit […]

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MVC Meet Info

October 3, 2016

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We are co-hosting the MVC LC Meet on October 29 once again. This is a great opportunity for swimmers to swim a LC meet in the pool that hosts State and Inter-District and 7-10 competitions. Busses will be provided for swimmers and parents – please fill in the form attached.  Get in early! Forms to […]

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Echuca Mega Camp

September 24, 2016

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28 swimmers, 4 team managers and 2 coaches have enjoyed a ripper of a training camp at Echuca during the September holidays. With 8 land and pool sessions (in a 50 metre pool), a host of personal development activities, the “Amazing Race” through the streets of Echuca and team work and camaraderie aplenty, it was […]

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