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Bellingen Diggers Swimming Club

Locality: Bellingen, New South Wales

Phone: +61 421 105 569

Address: Prince Street 2454 Bellingen, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bellingenbats.weebly.com/

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25.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Sorry for short notice, but .... ** AGM & General Meeting now at DIGGERS TAVERN Same date & time- (Tomorrow night 6.30pm) See you there

24.01.2022 Hi Swimmers A friendly reminder about our rescheduled GENERAL MEETING....... .... THIS Wednesday.... 18th September 7pm See you there!

24.01.2022 Hi Swimmers! ** Pool opens this long weekend, Saturday 2nd October. ** Diggers Swimming Club will start the season the following week. Monday 11th October... Meet at 6pm for a 6.30pm start off the blocks! All welcome, come join us, * Social BBQ in the park after swim. See more

24.01.2022 BELLINGEN DIGGERS SSWIMMING CLUB 30.11.20 We had six swimmers tonight and one helper. RACE 1 $ 25m Freestyle... HEAT 1 Amanda Vockler put the pedal to the medal coming first, in second was Helen Trist and in third was Elizabeth Casey. HEAT 2 Mike Navin swam as fast as lightening coming first, in second was Peter Allison and in third was Stephen Boyd, FINAL Mike Navin was the rose between two thorns coming first and in the money, in second was Amanda Vockler and in third was Helen Trist. RACE 2 25m Backstroke HEAT 1 Helen Trist put her windmill arm on coming first, in second was Amanda Vockler and in third was Elizabeth Casey. HEAT 2 Michael Navin did it again coming first, in second was Stephen Boyd and in third was Peter Allison. RACE 3 50m Breaststroke There two busts in this race, Stephen Boyd taking one second off his time and Helen Trist taking a massive five seconds off her time. HEAT 1 Elizabeth Casey had her froggy legs on coming first and in second was Amanda Vockler. HEAT 2 Peter Allison came from behind coming first and in second was Mike Navin, RACE 4 50m Freestyle HEAT 1 Helen Trist went like a bat out of hell coming first, in second was Amanda Vockler and in third was Elizabeth Casey, HEAT 2 Mike Navin put a bit of a spirt on coming first, in second was Peter Allison and in thrd was Stephen Boyd. A great night had by all, come and join us for some fun and laughter, you can be 18 or even 100 years. Hope to see you Monday night at 6. LOIS.

21.01.2022 Since the club didn’t participate in the Melbourne carnival this past weekend normal weekly training will be on tonight from 6pm with our usual BBQ to follow.

20.01.2022 BELLINGEN DIGGERS SWIMMING CLUB FUN NIGHT 18.1.21 Thanks to Stephen Boyd we could have a fun swim night while the pool was shut by lending his 10m pool. We had eight swimmers tonight. Would like to welcome Gregg Cambourn into the water.... RACE 1 Nominated 50m Freestyle Paul Sheridan blitz the swim coming first, in second was Stephen Boyd and in third was Cassie Vockler. RACE 2 20m Dog Paddle Paul Sheridan got into a rhythm first, in second was Amanda Vockler and in third was Cassie Vockler. RACE 3 Nominated 10m freestyle Amanda Vockler showed them how it was done coming first, in second was Liz Hoy and in third there was a tie, Mike Navin and Paul Sheridan. RACE 4 4 x 20m Relay Cassie Vockler, Amanda Vockler, Liz Hoy and Gregg Cambourn came first and in second was Jill Williams, Paul Sheridan, Stephen Boyd and Mike Navin. A fun night had by all, thanks again to Stephen Boyd and family. LOIS.

18.01.2022 BELLINGEN DIGGERS SWIMMING CLUB 16.11.2020 We had 10 keen swimmers and two helpers tonight. RACE 1 $ Brace Relay... There was one bust in this race, Amanda Vockler and Sonja Beukers taking one second off their time. HEAT 1 Paul Sheridan and Cassie Vockler romped it in coming first. HEAT 2 Peter Allison and Mike Navinshowed them how it was done coming first, in second was Helen Trist and Sonja Beukers and in third was Tim Fry and Jill Williams. FINAL Helen Trist and Sonja Beukers flew home coming first and in the money, in second was Paul Sheridan and Cassie Vockler and in third was Peter Allison and Mike Navin. RACE 2 25m Freestyle There was one bust in this race, Helen Trist taking one second off her time. HEAT 1 Amanda Vockler came first only by a fingernail, closely followed by in second Paul Sheridan and in third was Cassie Vockler. HEAT 2 Mike Navin won only by a whisker, closely followed by in second was Peter Allison and in third was Tim Fry. RACE 3 50m Backstroke There were Three busts in this race, Helen Trist taking one second off her time and Amanad Vockler and Tim Fry both taking two seconds off their time. HEAT 1 Peter Allison swam like a bat out of hell coming first and in second was Sonja Beukers. HEAT 2 Mike Navin came from behind coming first and in second was Elizabeth Casey. RACE 4 4 x 50m Relay Paul Sheridan, Cassie Vockler, Amanda Vockler and Sonja Beukers did the honour coming first, in second was Peter Allison, Mike Navin, Tim Fry and Helen Trist and in third was Helen Trist, Elizabeth Casey, Paul Sheridan and Tim Fry. A great night had by all, come and join us for some fun and laughter, you can be 18 or even 100 years of age to swim. Hope to see you Monday night at 6. LOIS.

18.01.2022 ................. OOOOPS!!!!... .....Nearly forgot the meeting will be earlier than usual!... ..... 6 PM.....NOT 7pm

18.01.2022 Perfect weather for the Zone Carnival in Lismore *Our team of 4 swimmers won the 200 year + Handicap Relay...Yayyyy! *Cassie came 3rd in her 60-64 Age Championship Event *Spider made the final of the 30M Handicap event, coming 5th. *Amanda made the semi finals of the 30M Handicap Freestyle.... *Cassie got into the semi finals of the 50M Handicap. ** Well done team!... ...and a special thank you to Gregg who spent the entire carnival timekeeping and thanks to our captain & driver, Spider. See more

16.01.2022 Hi Everyone, The weather is getting warmer and the pool will be re opening in approx 4 weeks (date to be confirmed)... Yayyyy!! Before this though, our...... AGM & General Meeting will be on... .....Thursday 29th August 7pm at Bellingen Golf Club. We hope to see as many members as possible on the night. In the meantime enjoy the photo of Shrek from Billabong Zoo and be grateful he doesn’t live in our pool!!

16.01.2022 Hi Everyone, * Sorry, but change of plans... Again! .... AGM & General Meeting now week after next....... ...... WEDNESDAY 11th SEPTEMBER....

13.01.2022 BELLINGEN DIGGERS SWIMMING CLUB 11.2.19 We had ten keen swimmers tonight. RACE 1 $ 25m Freestyle There was one bust in this race, Nadia Birch taking one second off her time.... HEAT 1 Trevor Sinclair came in fast taking out first, closely followed by in second place was Paul Sheridan and in third was Elizabeth Casey. HEAT 2 Stephen Boyd swam like the wind coming first, in second was Peter Allison and in third was Liz Hoy. FINAL Paul Sheridan swimming like a bat out of hell coming first, in second was Elizabeth Casey and in third was Stephen Boyd. RACE 2 25m Backstroke There were two busts in this race, Trevor Sinclair taking one second off and Nadia Birch taking two seconds off her time. HEAT 1 Liz Hoy had her windmill arms on coming in first, in second was Peter Allison and in third was Stephen Boyd. HEAT 2 Amanda Vockler came from behind coming first, in second was Elizabeth Casey and in third was Mike Navin. RACE 3 50m Breaststroke There were two busts in this race,Cassie Vockler taking one second off her time and Nadia Birch taking two seconds off her time. HEAT 1 Stephen Boyd had hold of this race coming first, in second was Paul Sheridan and in third was Elizabeth Casey. HEAT 2 Mike Navin held onto the lead by the skin of his teeth coming first, in second was Liz Hoy and in third was Peter Allison. RACE 4 50m Freestyle There was one bust in this race, Elizabeth Casey taking two seconds off her time. HEAT 1 Nadia Birch swam like the flash coming first, in second was Paul Sheridan and in third was Amanda Vockler. HEAT 2 Stephen Boyd came out of no where coming first, in second was Mike Navin and in third was Cassie Vockler. We did a 4 x 50m Relay nominated time, will find out the results on Presentation Night. A great night had by all, hope to see you Monday night at 6. LOIS. See more

11.01.2022 4 Swimmers & 1 Supporter heading to Lismore tomorrow for the . 2020 Zone Carnival.. Go Bellingen Bats!

10.01.2022 Only a week to go till PRESENTATION NIGHT! Saturday 11 May.. Bellingen Golf Club Meet 5pm onwards for drinks. Meal approx 6pm. Prize giving 7pm. Joker draw & games throughout evening.... See you there! See more

09.01.2022 Under the direction of the Australian Government, all of our recreation and leisure centres in NSW and the ACT will close at midday Monday, 23 March 2020, until further notice. Visit us online for more information: https://www.ymcansw.org.au/announcement-rec/

08.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Change of date for AGM! Now next week.... ... WEDNESDAY 4th SEPTEMBER.. ... Date for pool opening confirmed... ..... Saturday 14th September... Yayyyy! ... Though I suspect the water will be considerably cooler than in thermal pools in Moree 2 weeks ago!!

08.01.2022 BELLINGEN DIGGERS SWIMMING CLUB PRESENTATION 8.5.21 25m Freestyle Points 25m Backstroke Points First First...Continue reading

07.01.2022 Here are all the results of the Presentation Night...and... Bat of the Year... Jill Williams. Dick Head of the Year... Trevor Sinclair ....Congratulations to trophy/prize winners and all who swam through the season. Looking forward to next season.

06.01.2022 Last Monday night swim for the season tonight. Colder weather has hit so be sure to bring extra towels and warm jackets for between swims! Looking forward to the Fun Nominated Time 4 Person Relay Females vs Males. See you there!

05.01.2022 Very excited! Don’t forget! Our first swim meet for the season...... ... Tomorrow morning... Sunday 28th .. 9am. See you there.

02.01.2022 ...A great start to the season this morning... 10 swimmers plunged in and the water temp was better than expected! We swim again next Sunday.. but don’t forget daylight saving changeover. ... Clocks forward 1 hour Saturday night! We have decided to have an early BBQ lunch after our swim so bring along meat or vego option, salad & drink. See you then!

02.01.2022 Hi Bellingen Bats Hope everyone’s had a fantastic holiday break Our first swim for 2020 is tonight, so hope to see you all soon!

02.01.2022 BELLINGEN DIGGERS SWIMMING CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT 25m Freestyle 1st Amanda Vockler... 2nd Mike Navin 3rd Anne Taylor 50m Freestyle 1st Mike Navin 2nd Amanda Vockler 3rd Paul Sheridan 75m Freestyle 1st Paul Sheridan 2nd Mike Navin 3rd Cassie Vockler 100m Freestyle 1st Amanda Vockler 2nd Mike Navin 3rd Anne Taylor 25m Breaststroke 1st Anne Taylor 2nd Paul Sheridan 3rd Amanda Vockler 50m Breaststroke 1st Mike Navin 2nd Cassie Vockler 3rd Amanda Vockler 25m Backstoke 1st Jill Williams 2nd Amanda Vockler 3rd Trevor Sinclair 50m Backstroke 1st Amanda Vockler 2nd Peter Allison and Liz hoy 25m Butterfly 1st Amanda Vockler and Elizabeth Casey Brace Relay 1st Amanda Vockler 2nd Elizabeth Casey 3rd Paul Sheridan Overall Point Scorer Amanda Vockler Nominated Time Events 4 x 50m Relay 1st Luke Passfield, Tim Fry, Jill Williams and Helen Trist - 1.97 seconds off the nominated time 2nd Cassie Vockler, Amanda Vockler, Elizabeth Casey and Anne Taylor - -2.67 off their nominated time. Brace Relay 1st Helen Trist and Ross Durey - 0.37 seconds off their nominated time 2nd Mike Navin and Jill Williams - 0.52 seconds off their nominated time 50m Freestyle 1st Jill Williams - -0.73 seconds off her nominated time 2nd Cassie Vockler - 1.12 seconds off her nominated time Individual Melody 1st Will Polak - -1.25 seconds off his nominated time 2nd Amanda Vockler - 6.73 seconds of her nominated time. Due to Covid Lockdown our presentation night was postponed. LOIS.

02.01.2022 Hi Bellingen Bats....How time flies! This Monday 16th December is our last swim for the year before a 2 week holiday break! For our after swim BBQ... BYO meat & drink as usual, but we ask that everyone please bring a salad to share. Some sweet treats would be yummy too! See you Monday

02.01.2022 Well done to the Bats that attended the Far North Coast Zone Carnival at Ballina yesterday. We had a small but dedicated team of 5 and all swam well. In individual events we picked up 2nds & 3rds, including Helen & Peter. Amanda & Spider made the semi finals of the 50M Handicap Freestyle and Amanda made the final, but ate too many red frogs & snakes and busted! Mike multitasked between timing events and swimming events.... We borrowed swimmers from Lismore to make up our 10 Person Relay and Spider swam first & last!... We were very excited to achieve 3rd in the Championship Event...First time ever to win a place in this!.. Awesome team! Thank you to Spider for organising the weekend and Mike for the driving. We all look forward to next year! See more

01.01.2022 Hi Swimmers AGM & General Meeting Wednesday 29th September 6.30pm Bellingen Golf Club... Time to organise our committee and plan for the new season. All welcome See you there! * Pool opens Saturday 2nd October