Author Archives: Dion

Hannah, Lauren, Jacob and Nick showed some great racing spirit to end up 11th club at this weekends SA Open in Adelaide. In the middle of hard training they posted a total of seven PB’s winning eight medals in the … Continue reading →

This Thursday 26th Jan, there will be no Junior or Intermediate squad sessions. The Seniors and Senior Development will have one session available from 6-8 am. This will be a gym/swim session.

Experience has taught me that there is one chief reason why some people succeed and others fail. The difference is not one of knowing, but of doing. The successful man is not so superior in ability as in action. So … Continue reading →

At the moment, Dale and myself are in the process of ensuring all swimmers are training in the appropriate squad. This is no easy task, as some swimmers are very competent in one area but not so in others. The … Continue reading →

Break ton Neck from Alex Yde on Vimeo. “I can’t do it” never yet accomplished anything. “I will try” has performed miracles. George P. Burnham

And for those of you able to do them, there are some extra, more slightly difficult rope techniques demonstrated.

Apparently it’s been pretty hot in Brisbane while we have been freezing in Thredbo. We had a top of 11 degrees today, with snow falls above 1600m expected tomorrow (we’re at around 1300m). Dale has been sending me all the … Continue reading →

Just a reminder for all seniors to make sure they book a time to have a talk with me regarding their goals (training and racing) this week or next. See the whiteboard and choose a time slot. The senior and … Continue reading →

Well the last two days got the better of me. I did plan to write up results but after 12 hour sessions that plan went out the window when I collapsed into my recliner in front of TV! Which doesn’t … Continue reading →

Thanks to Adrienne it looks like we have most things ready to go for our Xmas breakup at Wet’n’Wild on Saturday. We do have a BBQ going with sausages and pancakes, and drinks. However with 125 people signed in to … Continue reading →