Recent news and events

• Perth City wins OPENWATER Club for 2014

  Perth City was today awarded Open water Club for 2014. It has been a year for achievement with the club. Simon Huitenga Open water Swimmer of the Year Matt Magee Open water Coach of the Year Perth City Open water Club of the Year

• Perth City 5km – will it be far enough?

  After the successes of the 10km day at OW Australian Championships in Geelong the goal had be set to do one better. With all nine team members racing on the final day it meant SMART performances would be needed by all. The Mens 5km results: Will 4th 17/18yrs; Brett 2nd 16yrs; Guy 2nd MC; Nic 5th 15yrs; Callum 2nd 14yrs. The Womens 5km results: Sacha 1st 16yrs; Sarah 18th 16yrs; Karla 13th 15yrs; Meg 16th 14yrs.

• Perth City hit Eastern Beach running

  Perth City OW team hit the water running in the OW Australian Championships in Geelong. With the 10km yesterday experienced members – Will, Brett, Guy, Nic, Callum, Sacha and Meg went into the race with the words of wisdom from senior club members Hoots, Heidi and Jezza. Swim SMART was the goal. Mumma Bear Heidi would have been so proud of her ‘baby bears’ taking on board all the tricks of the trade. With the 10km event doubling up as selection for the Junior Pan Pac team, for Sacha, Will and Brett is was about having a go at this opportunity. Brett and Will put themselves in the best position to earn a top two spot. With results coming through Brett 2nd and Will 3rd overall  Sacha 2nd overall. Individual results: Callum 3rd 14yrs Nic 8th 15yrs Brett 1st 16yrs Guy 7th 16yrs Will 2nd 17/18yrs Sacha 1st 16yrs Meg 5th 14yrs

• Perth City sharing the love on Valentines Day

  It was on-course training this morning in Geelong. Whilst the cruise ship was in the background the Perth City team went on their way to ‘check out’ the course before the weekend of racing. A very calm day with little wind or chop the protected area of Eastern Beach will be on show starting tomorrow. Perth City competitors for tomorrow racing the Mens 10km are Will Rollo, Brett Fielding, Guy Harrison-Murray, Nic Rollo and Callum Lauriston. In Event  the Womens 10km will be Sacha Downing and Meg Stephen.

Older events

• HOOTS one of the first Australians to make the Pan Pac team

  Simon HOOTS Huitenga had a sensation swim  in the Swan to secure his Australian Team jersey. With a second place to add to his NSW results Hoots has been selected to represent Australia later in the year at the 2014 Pan Pacific Games – Gold Coast. Pocketing a silver medal and a healthy $10000. Perth City was remarkable at the BHP Billiton. It was such an awesome feeling to part of such a professional unit. Apart from walking away with 5 iPads and more than $12000 in winners cash the team tent was the place to be.

• Arrival at Geelong – we are no CATS!

  The Perth City OW team have arrived at Geelong. Whilst it was certainly punishment staring at the Geelong Cats logo in the background the Perth City were nothing but ‘Fish’ in the Kardinia Pool. The team started the campaign in professional style displaying the new Perth City club bathers.

• Club Night #8 – Interclub Meet Sunday 12th January

  Meet:               OFFICIAL TIMES Junior InterClub Meet (i.e. Age 12 and under) Venue:                  Wesley College Pool (entry off Angelo Street, South Perth) Time:                    6pm – 8pm   (the meet should go no longer than 2 hours) Cost:                     $10 per swimmer To enter click here

• Elite Squad all class at clinic

  Chisholm College was a buzz on Saturday when the elite squad held their first Junior Squad clinic. With 20 aspiring swimmers getting a chance to meet their idols they were excited and motivated. All Elite Squad had a role with Heidi Gan displaying her true club captain leadership skills from organising amazing show-bags, a rostered schedule, enrolments and activities. Feedback from parents and swimmers: So much fun. I learnt so much!” “It was just great how the kids had the chance not only to see and talk with their idols but swim with them. The senior swimmers were in the water with the kids which is really good.” “What a talented group of young elite athletes – such a lucky experience for my children.” “When is the next one!” Thank you Elite crew from all at the club!