Articles tagged: Swimming
Roscoe dives in to keep swimming club afloat
New Colac Swimming Club president Tom Roscoe is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to keep the long-running club afloat and attract a new generation of swimmers to the pool.
Olympians to make a splash at Pier to Pub
Five Olympians including an Italian will join about 5300 swimmers in front of a bumper crowd at tomorrow’s sold-out 46th edition of the Lorne Pier to Pub.
Lorne local tackles channel swim
A 71-year-old former Lorne Surf Life Saving Club president has become the second-oldest person to ever swim the English Channel.
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.
School spirit shines at college swim sports
Students at Colac Secondary College donned their house colours in all sorts of wacky costumes at Friday’s school swim sports, battling it out in the Bluewater pool for house victory.
End of an era for swimming in Colac
Retired swimming mentor Deb Legg says the thing she will miss the most about coaching is the journey with her athletes.
Trinity College swimming sports
Photos from Trinity's annual swimming sports on Friday.
Kids make a splash for swimming sports
Colac’s Bluewater pool was abuzz with festivities for Colac Secondary College’s annual swimming sports.
Successful return to racing after 12 months
The Colac Swimming Club now has six swimmers eligible to compete in state events following the club’s successful return to racing after almost 12 months.
