Articles tagged: Swimming
Welcoming event for women’s swim
Bluewater Leisure Centre is launching women’s-only swim nights this week to encourage getting active in a safe and welcoming space.
Race to restore club’s history
A measure of Colac Swimming Club’s success lies in the sheer number of people who have been members - more than 1500 swimmers and divers since its formation 65 years ago.
Meet could help save swim club tradition
Colac Swimming Club is hosting its first swim meet in 12 years in a last-ditch bid to keep the club afloat.
Swimmers raise more than $7K
Colac and district swimmers hit the pool last month to show their support for youth suicide prevention, raising a collective total of more than $7000.
Swimming to support youth suicide prevention
Staff from Colac’s Bluewater are ready to dive into the month-long Laps for Life swimming challenge raising money and awareness of youth suicide prevention.
National champion visits Colac
Colac Swimming Club members were treated to a specialised coaching clinic from ex-Australian national champion Sam Ashby.
Swimming for mental health
Mental health has always been close to Bernadeen Testa’s heart and when the opportunity came up to swim laps to raise funds and awareness for youth suicide prevention, she jumped at the chance.
Accident can’t stop lifesaver
Helping organise Lorne’s iconic Pier to Pub has played a major role in helping surf lifesaver James Carew get back to normality after losing the use of his legs in a skiing accident 17 months ago.
Sons aiming to beat dad in ocean swim
He’s gotten wins over his younger brother, now Colac’s Riley Carew hopes to beat his dad in this weekend’s Pier to Pub.
Locals shine as major event makes comeback
Colac swimmers have returned home with a swag of medals and a stack of new PBs following the Colac Swimming Club’s first Roadtrip to Kardinia swim meet in four years.
Swimmer qualifies for state championships
Colac’s Paige Dorman is gearing up to take on the state’s best young swimmers at the Victorian State Age Championships this weekend.
NO SWIMMING: Health advice forces lake event cancellation
A planned Pier-to-Pub style swim across Lake Colac in December has been blocked by Colac Otway Shire Council for fears of a public health risk.
Top Swimming Pool Safety Tips For Young Families
Swimming pools provide endless summer fun for families, offering a refreshing escape from the scorching heat. However, they also present potential hazards, especially for young children.
Champion backs lake swim
Open-water swimmer and record seven-time Pier to Pub winner Sam Sheppard has given Lake Colac his tick of approval ahead of a potential new Colac swimming event later this year.
Major swim planned for lake
Two avid Colac swimmers have begun landmark plans for a Pier to Pub-style event in Lake Colac.
Rottnest swim success for Apollo Bay team
Apollo Bay’s Brian Humphries has reflected on the chaos of being Dan Holthouse’s support during his mate’s successful attempt at one of the world’s toughest ocean swims.
