JUNIOR ASSISTANT COACH ALEX KELSHAW

I first got in the pool when I was 4 years old and spent little time anywhere else for the next 16 years. When I

was 13, I moved to Blacktown City Swimming Club and this was the year I qualified for my first nationals. All that hard work started to pay off as I continued to improve with my first national medal at 14 and my first national gold medal at 15. From there I found myself selected for many teams, traveling to many places and meeting many people. Backstroke was my best stroke and the 200 my pet event although I also found myself getting rankings and medals in other events such as freestyle and IM. I represented Australia at the Junior Pan Pacific Championships in Guam and competed on the Trans Tasman Tour a few years in a row. Between my medals at Age and Open Nationals, selection on various

representative teams and involvement with the NSW Institute of Sport I had the opportunity to work with some of the best coaches in Australia and from around the world. This gave me the opportunity to not only understand the finer details of competitive swimming itself but also on the many factors that influence performance. As a swimmer I have worked with nutritionists, sports psychologists, personal trainers and physiotherapists to understand exactly how to achieve the best I could. At an elite level swimming is so much more than just the laps you do in the pool. I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to learn and understand so much about the sport of swimming and that is why I have decided to pass on my knowledge to the future gold medalists of Blacktown City Swimming Club. Being part of the Blacktown City Team was some of the best times of my life and I look forward to my new role as a coach and being part of growing the Blacktown team of future champions.

ASSISTANT COACH CASSANDRA GALEA

We welcome Cassandra Galea on board as one of our newest assistant coaches , Cassandra was a National Open water swimmer for the last 5 years both 5km and 10km , she has also been a NSW State Backstroke swimmer since first competing at the age of 10 years of age. Cassandra will be one of our relief coaches who will be stepping up when our Head Coaches are away with our competitive squads. We welcome you on

board Cassandra and hope you enjoy your role stepping up from a National competitor with Blacktown City Swimming Club to now being a mentor for all our swimmers.

Whilst we have faced some pretty big obstacles and hurdles over the winter period we have also managed to come to the other end of the tunnel with some positive groundings and structures being put into place that will see our club grow from these strong foundations. Whilst the cement may be still drying on the foundations, our future looks strong. We welcome our new coaching staff in Pat and Alex on board and thank the coaches who have worked under pressure whilst we sought extra staff. We are in the final stages of appointing a Head Coach and if all goes to plan they should be here for the centres summer launch. We are

also implementing a new squad structure, timetables and pricing structures commencing for the summer and beyond. With these changes some tweaking may need to occur so we ask for your patience whilst these changes are implemented and are given a chance to work.

My special mention must go to Brendan Smith who stepped up and beyond expectations and has guided the squads through the winter period. Brendan, our sincere thanks. On behalf of the club we thank him and wish Brendan the best as he pulls back on his coaching commitments to concentrate on his final studies and nursing placement.

I need to also mention the committee who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the clubs viability through these challenging times. Thanks guys!

My best to our swimmers who will be representing our club at NSW SC Championships at SOPAC – good luck and we know that your hard work in training will be worth it and that you will wear the BC colours with pride.

If you have any questions or concerns, please raise them either directly with myself in person or come along to a monthly meeting – it’s your chance to be involved and be informed of the club’s running & future.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

WELCOME ON BOARD

ASSISTANT HEAD COACH PAT STELLINO

Pat is a former National Age and State swimmer and has been coaching full time for the past 7 years . Pat started has

spent the last few years in Singapore where he was overseeing various international swimming programs. Pat grew up as a local Blacktown Boy who attended one of the local high schools, The Patrician Brothers. Pat swam with Toongabbie Swimming Club. He has coached many swimmers to State Age, Australian Age Nationals and Pan Pacific Games. Pat is big believer that technique is the most important part in the early stages of swimming and is excited at coming on board and working with the swimmers in our lower squads right through to our National Athletes. Pat is committed to helping build the club back to the strong force it once was and this can already be seen on pool deck with the passion and energy that Pat brings to squads on a daily basis. Welcome to Blacktown City swimming Club Pat!

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How long have you been at Blacktown City Swimming for? 4 1/2 yrs

How old are you Mitchell? I am 10yrs old

What level squad are you currently in? Silver squad

How many times a week do you train? 4 times a week

What do you love about our Friday Night Club nights? Trying to beat my pb’s & getting to see & talk to my friends.

What is your favourite stroke or event? 100m Fly

What do you love most about swimming? Competing, getting medals & pb’s, & representing my Club.

Who is your favourite swimmer and why? My favourite swimmer is my brother Tim because he is my brother, he is an amputee & he tries hard.

Keep in touch with what’s going on... www.blacktowncityswimclub.ning.com www.facebook.com/BlacktownCitySwimmingClub

Good luck to five of our amazing swimmers who have qualified to swim at the 2014 winter short course championships 31st August at SOPAC.

being held at SOPAC. Our Assistant Head Coach Pat was on poll deck at last weeks club night to present them all with a representative swimming cap, he will also be their over the 3 day event supporting our team and cheering them on. Well done to the following swimmers who have qualified for the following:

Matthew Galea (8 events) Tira Pepper (6 events) Yoong Ling Kilgannon (2 events) Eliah Joaquin (2 events) Daniel Kucheruk (1 event). We wish you all the success as you do our club proud.

2014 WINTER STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2014 NSW WINTER SPRINT SERIES Congratulations Jaden Amaral 11 years Boys Jaden Finished 5th in the State at the recent Winter Short Course Sprint series in the 11 years boys 50 fly with a PB time of 38.99. His finalist ribbon was awarded at our recent Friday club night the 15th August 2014 and was presented by our club President Mrs Fiona Crabb. A champion in the making well done Jaden!

Wow Congratulations Tira Pepper on your outstanding Performance at the recent NSW Winter Sprint Meet.

Tira finished 1st in the State in the 50m Backstroke event with a time 36.24 11 years Girls and 2nd in the 50m Butterfly event with a time of 34.68 11 years Girls.

Tira these are some pretty impressive results and Blacktown City swimming Club are extremely proud of your achievements, Well done!

2014 NSW JUNIOR SHARKS SQUAD

Congratulations Matthew Galea on your selection into 2014 NSW Junior Sharks Squads Team.

Matthew was selected on his outstanding results and performance at the NSW Summer State Championships held in January at SOPAC earlier this year.

Matthew was selected along with 40 other male & female athletes across the State, this is Matthew’s second year at being selected , so well done mate and keep up all the hard work.

Matthew Galea

Daniel, Matt and Tira with Coach Pat

Tira and Jaden with our Club President Fiona

60 SECONDS WITH

MITCHELL HODGE

Our recent SC meet was a huge success ñ our thanks to all visiting clubs for their sportsmanship & support and to you our club members for supporting the day to ensure it’s success. Our congrats to all kids who PB’d and swam their best.

Thanks especially to our timekeepers from our senior squads and parents, our tireless officials & MSW officials for giving up their Sunday for the carnival to run as smoothly as it did. And special thanks to the BCSC committee for all the work behind the scenes.

EMERTON SWIM MEET

CLUB NIGHT REPORT Thank you to all that have supported our fundraising on a Friday night. Whether it be through the BBQ, chocolate, chips or lollies or buying raffle tickets, all of your support goes back into the club for covering our costs for the pool hire.

Our thanks goes to you also for volunteering your time to time keep or help sell raffle tickets, manning the BBQ and last but not least our special thanks to our life members who ensure that the night runs smoothly. Thank you Val, Gordon, Faye, Karen & Allan and Brian.

Terina Pepper with Val and Gordron Fenbow

Dyana and Benjammin with Great Grandma Flora

FUNDRAISING: PIE DRIVE Wow is all I can say , these pies were delicious and warmed the toes up on a few cold nights in our house. Thank you to all our fantastic members, swimmers, friends of friends that supported our lastest fundraiser, which was a huge success.

We raised a whopping $178.00 . A job well done and we certainly couldn’t do it without the amazing support our members give.

SPRINGWOOD CARNIVAL Springwood swimming club held its annual winter short course meet on

Sunday the 17th August. We had 2 swimmers from our club attend this

meet Dyana and Benjamin Crabb, both siblings had a blast at this meet

and came home with medals and many Personal Best times. Dyana and

Ben represented our club in full Blacktown City swimming gear and wore it

with pride. Both had a surprise though awaiting them at the carnival, their

Great Grandmother Flora who at 103 years young sat by pool deck all day

watching and cheering her great grandchildren all day. So a big Shoutout to

Flora from Blacktown City swimming

We thank you for the passion you shared on this day with our club.

SPONSORS A big thank you to the following businesses that have supported

our club – please support them as they have supported us.

Congratulations on some of our recent winners at our Friday club night Raffle and a big shoutout and thank you to the amazing families who continue to support this raffle on a weekly basis, without your support and generous $$$ from your hip pockets our club would not be able run Friday nights and our swimmers would not be able to achieve the success in the pool they do.

Congratulations John Higgins on being this weeks raffle winner!

John correctly guessed the amount of marshmallows in the jar.

The winning total was 104 , our president does tell us there was a 105 in the packet when she counted them though .

So I will leave it up to your imagine where the missing one went to :)

FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB RAFFLES

Daniel, Matt and Tira with Coach Pat

SAVE THE DATES8/9 Social lunch at Brewhouse

12 - 13/9 NSW State Open SC Champís SOPAC

19/9 Members monthly meeting 6pm

in clubhouse

21/9 BAC Summer launch

22/9 BAC officially commences Summer times

(outdoor pool maybe in operatation)

27/9 D Squad Meet SOPAC

26 - 27/10 MSW LC Championships

29/11 NSW MC Championships

6 - 7/12 Metro Championships

10/1/15 BCSC Twilight LC Carnival

PRESENTATION NIGHTOur annual presentation night was a great success – all in attendance agreed how wonderful it was and a true celebration of our swimmers success of the last 12 months. Special thanks to the special guests and life members for coming along and being part of our presentations and to the committee who organised the night. BJ’s discos ensured that the kids were rocking the dance floor after – thanks Todd and BJ’s discos!

SOCIAL SNIPPETS

Our next lunch will be at the

Marayong Brewhouse on

Monday 8 September. All

members welcome to come

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Friday 5 September.

Lets give a big shout out to Job Find Penrith NSW , for the amazing donations and support they have shown to Blacktown City Swimming Club.

Look out for next weeks lucky spot winners who could win either a drink bottle or travel mug from our most recent sponsor. How can you win you ask, BE THERE on a FRIDAY NIGHT CLUB NIGHT and join in all the FUN!

Thank you Job Find

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Please meet two of our lovely ladies who give up their time on a weekly basis to help feed our hungry swimmers, members, volunteers and technical officials. Thank you Cheryl Hodge and Virginia Gould, our tummys love you xxx

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