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North Mackay Sinkers

Locality: North Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 413 805 156

Address: North Mackay High School, Valley Street 4740 North Mackay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://mastersswimmingqld.org.au

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25.01.2022 Amazing, look at those happy faces ! 21 swimmers made it to last Wednesday Night training with a great set by coach Greg! Only two more sessions left to burn off the pre-xmas calories before we finish up for 2020.

25.01.2022 The coral coast classic scheduled for September has advised the event is no longer going ahead. Details in their post follow.

24.01.2022 We are all looking forward to an easing of restrictions with the National roadmap now in place. States and territories will roll out on an individual basis with further details to be released. Pools should be amongst the mix of activities.

24.01.2022 Two Sinkers met Andre Slade (partner and bub also) from "Oceanfit". The site is focussed on open water swimming with coaching, trips, merchandise etc as it's function. It features Podcasts, images, information and forums on ows. We introduced Andre to Balnagowan, managed a swim with Sue on her SUP. A snippet of a future podcast is here https://oceanfit.com.au/north-mackay-sinkers/ You can follow the link to hear our experienced media person Sue in the recording. I also have a few wise words to impart. They managed some great shots of Balnagowan and if you don't have time to follow the link a few images are attached. The water temp on Saturday was perfect.

23.01.2022 Limited access and hours but the Pioneer & ARC pools open tomorrow with special conditions. So jump on in, book your lane and enjoy the uncluttered swim.

23.01.2022 Disappointingly we are cancelling our 2020 OWS at Balnagowan. MSQ has withdrawn all Sanctioned events for the remainder of 2020 due to ongoing CV19 uncertainty. This means we can no longer hold our OWS due on Nov 1. But it does mean we can plan for 2021! When we have more details we will update you. (The crater classic on the Atherton tablelands in October has also been cancelled.)

21.01.2022 MERRY SPLASHY CHRISTMAS ~ .. Santa loves to swim naked KK 2020

19.01.2022 Townsvilles Tobruk memorial pool, my first swim in this great facility and an example of what can be achieved by councils and community.

18.01.2022 Registration is now open!

17.01.2022 Conditions for the swim around Keppel are good! No rain, slightly cloudy and light winds till after lunch

17.01.2022 The 2020 Whitehaven beach swim is being held at cats eye beach Hamilton island. Follow the link for changes and info. https://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/endurance-seri/ocean-swim

16.01.2022 Our 2020-21 swim season has a green light to start each and every Monday and Wednesday (6-7pm) from Monday 5th of October. That's right the long weekend, non masters are welcome to swim with us for a trial. We are covid19 safe and ready. Arrive and leave in your swimmers. New swimmers need to arrive 545pm. Just under 2 weeks, see you pool side.

15.01.2022 From all of us Sinkers we would like to wish everyone a Merry and Safe Christmas and good riddance 2020... We can't wait to see you all swimming into 2021!!

15.01.2022 Details of the article if you had trouble with the link. MACKAY Aquatic and Recreation Centre and Pioneer Swim Centre will reopen to the public from Wednesday, May 20. Because of new regulations required as part of the Queensland Government's COVID-19 roadmap to easing restrictions, swimmers will be required to book in advance if they wish to use the facilities and attendance will be restricted to 10 people per pool. Bookings will be limited to one-hour intervals including ...45 minutes for swimming and 15 minutes for changeover. Communal showers and changerooms will be closed and residents are encouraged to change in and out of their swimming suits at home, rather than at the pools. There will also be limits of one swimmer per lane and no spectators will be allowed into the facility, except for one parent/carer per child, if necessary. Learn to swim classes will remain suspended at this stage. The athletics complex at Mackay ARC will also be open for bookings. Bluewater Lagoon, Memorial Swim Centre, Sarina Swim Centre and Mirani Swim Centre are all currently closed for winter maintenance. See more

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Naomi McGilvray of QNS North Mackay Sinkers on achieving 2 Million Metres! Read all about Naomi's swimming journey here. Many thanks to Vorge...e for sponsoring our Million Metre awards. North Mackay Sinkers - Masters Swimming Club Masters Swimming Australia https://mastersswimmingqld.org.au/naomi-mcgilvray-2-millio/

14.01.2022 Club training starts again 4th Jan @ 5.45pm. See you all there!

14.01.2022 For over 120 years, the world’s best athletes have paved the way for what swimming looks like today. Check out 10 iconic swimming moments!

13.01.2022 Well done to all swimmers in the 2020 Hamilton island swim held at Cats Eye beach yesterday. If your keen on results or placing follow the link. Great to see Mackay well represented and swimming well. In particular Connor Burrows taking first overall in the 2 k event. Quite a few sinkers in age group pole position and placings as well. https://www.multisportaustralia.com.au//hamilton-/events/1

13.01.2022 Get ready to push yourself in paradise! We are thrilled to confirm the 2020 Hamilton Island Triathlon and Ocean Swim will be going ahead. Due to social distanci...ng requirements and as the safety of participants is our priority, we have made the decision to host the Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim on Catseye Beach this year. Given this change, the Ocean Swim will now take place on the afternoon of the 21st of November. The Triathlon and Junior Triathlon will be held on the morning of the 22nd of November. If you are impacted by this decision or should you no longer be able to participate in these events, we will be offering a full refund on entry fees. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your options. We look forward to sharing the full program of events for the weekend with you shortly. www.hamiltonisland.com.au/sports-events/endurance-series

12.01.2022 JUST IN: I am thrilled to advise that our beautiful Memorial Swimming Centre has just received State Heritage listing and will be added to the State Heritage Re...gister! The Community Action Group looks forward to working with Mackay Regional Council and key stakeholders to ensure the future of this iconic facility. Many thanks to everyone who has given their support and time.

12.01.2022 Did you know... Training with the Sinkers is only $5 for a coached session?! You can train as little or as much as you like, meaning its perfect for everyone shift workers/parents/triathletes etc... As long as you can swim a little and are over 18 years old, we are as casual or as competitive as you want. One thing we definately are is social and friendly!... You can swim with us for 1 month before required to join Masters Swimming Queensland which is an annual fee of $99 (but covers our insurances so we are all protected). Come have a go... what have you got to lose..? (except some of those pesky Christmas Calories )

11.01.2022 If you checked your time and place you can now check if you had it all together when finishing. Link to images below https://hamiltonislandphotography.shootproof.com//enduran/

10.01.2022 Happy Butterfly Day! Poetry in Motion Credit - IG: DuoSwim

10.01.2022 New Sessions - New Training Times Come join us for a swim!

10.01.2022 Nothing like a pool with a view. #101PoolsIWouldSwimAt - what makes your list? IG@myabelboden

08.01.2022 Good news for those that enjoy parkrun, it's to recommence Nov 28, just one week away.

07.01.2022 The 2020 Green island swim (Cairns) is still on but has limited places so if your contemplating entering best make your mind up. Some vision from last year's event to inspire you. The event this year its scheduled for October 18 and will be a 750 m course swum partially for the 500m, or 2 - 4 times for the 1.5 and 3k version.

07.01.2022 Belgrave retain the memorial pool but it includes a long winter closure.

06.01.2022 Have you met our mascot Ratty? Ratty joins us at all swim carnivals and meets. He was won by club president Dan at a Rats of Trobuk swim meet and one of our clever members dressed him up in our club uniform to become our mascot. He hasnt travelled much in 2020, lets hope we see him at more locations in 2021!!

06.01.2022 A little end of year giggle

05.01.2022 Swimmers if you have joined us or are thinking of it we have adjusted our sessions time wise as follows Starting next week. Monday & Wednesday's @ MNSHS pool until further notice move to the new time slot of 545-645pm ( Valley st.) Show up 545 first time... We are introducing a limited new session as follows, strictly limited numbers so message if keen. First in best dressed. Thursday's 3,10 & 17/12/20 @ the Memorial pool 530-630pm. 2 lanes hired. Uncoached but a set provided. May continue next year.

05.01.2022 The Swim Around Keppel 2020 event had near perfect conditions with some 30 solo swimmers and 6 teams registered for the 20 km event. Congratulations to Naomi, our Yeppoon based Sinker for taking on and completing the solo event. Our Sinkers team of 4 bolstered by a young gun (thanks Connor!) managed a great time of 5 hrs 11 minutes 38 seconds and was the first team to cross the line. The first solo swimmer cracked the 5 hour mark finishing in 4 hours 58 minutes. The SAK21 is scheduled for August 7 2021 and is a capped event and is well worth considering for your 2021swim event calendar. The map is our team track of our kayak.

04.01.2022 The National Championships have been cancelled for 2021.

04.01.2022 The Townsville open water swim association (TOWSA) have indicated their swim series was to be reviewed/ cancelled. The Magnetic to Townsville swim is cancelled for 2020. With restrictions easing we may have some events to look forward to with luck

04.01.2022 One of many (to follow) highlight videos about #swimaroundkeppel2020 Supper Thank you to Liz Leahy Design & Imagery for putting it togther!

04.01.2022 Tonight's 6-7pm Sinkers swim session cancelled due to possible storm activity.Tonight's 6-7pm Sinkers swim session cancelled due to possible storm activity.

03.01.2022 Swimming has many other benefits then just the usual health ones, including: being a relaxing and peaceful form of exercise alleviating stress... improving coordination, balance and posture improving flexibility providing good low-impact therapy for some injuries and conditions providing a pleasant way to cool down on a hot day There is no better time to start... come join us to see! @leahsmith19

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02.01.2022 The individual results of SAK20 for those keen on times.

01.01.2022 Good luck to all the swimmers, riders & runners attending the Hamilton island events over the weekend.Good luck to all the swimmers, riders & runners attending the Hamilton island events over the weekend.