The North Mackay Sinkers Masters Swimming Club has been nominated for the Mackay Regional Council Australia Day awards. The club has been nominated in the community group award and is proud to be included in the 17 groups nominated in this section that are providing services to residents in the Mackay Regional Council area.
This section recognises an organisation, group or sporting association for its outstanding contribution and dedication towards improving, promoting and/or protecting the lives of residents in the Mackay Regional Council area.
More than 115 nominations were received for 102 amazing Mackay region residents and groups for the 2025 Mackay Regional Council Australia Day Awards. All award winners and nominees will be recognised at a special awards ceremony at the MECC on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Masters Swimming Australia National Swim Series
This series boasts a mix of Long and Short Course meets across Australia. The series comprised of nine events in 2024, including the National Championships with one nominated meet from each of the Masters Swimming Branches and an extra one from Queensland and WA. It rewards members’ participation and performance in any of the Meets, with members needing to swim a minimum two meets to be eligible for prizes.
In 2024 Sinkers Members Daniel Stampa placed 7th and Nigel Dalton placed 13th out of over 70 swimmers Nationally - showing that persistent performance across events will most definitely pay off!
Save these Dates! (all swimmers 18+ masters and non-masters)
Saturday February 22nd - Sinkers February Short course event, open now
Saturday October 5th – The blue-ribbon Whitehaven Open Water Swim is back for the king’s birthday weekend. Entries open mid-year.
Sunday November 2nd – King & Queen of the river, 1.25, 2.5 and 5k swims
For further information visit www.facebook.com/NthMackaySinkers
Contributed by Dan Stampa
The Masters Australia Swim Series recognises performance and attendance. Dan Stampa placed 7th of 70 Australia wide. Photo supplied
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