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JX Awards

The Australian Junior Excellence Program (JX)recognises, rewards and encourages junior swimmers
who, through their development of aquatic skills & fitness, achieve a high standard of swimming excellence. Under the program, swimmers aged from 9 to 13 years, who accomplish times set by Swimming
Australia, qualify at Gold Star, Gold, Silver, Bronze or Green standard, depending on their best performance/s during the season. Qualifiers receive special recognition by way of a certificate of achievement and a cap or t-shirt.

The 2009/10 criteria and times are available in the Warragul Swimming Club handbook and also on the Swimming Australia website. Our swimmers should be congratulated on their fine performances throughout the season.

The following swimmers received awards for the 2008/09 season:

Gold Star
Rhys Matchett
Brooke Orlicki

Gold
Hannah Matchett
Gemma Radosavljevic
Kirstie Skinner

Silver
Hannah Accardi
Hayley Alexiadis
Dylan Armour
Zoe Barwick
Rachael Bradley
Kate Davine
Rachael Davine
Sarah Davine
Courtney James
Mitchell James
James Murray
Michaela Rutherford
Madeleine Sloan
Julian Wainwright
Jack Webb

Bronze
Corey Atkinson
Lara Commadeur
Ashlee Diston
Sasha Guppy
Thomas Hobbs
Joel Myers
Rebecca Williams

Green
Caitlin Rutherford
Jake Alexiadis
Cassie Armour
Megan Barwick
Cameron Bedford
Matthew Hobbs
April Inglese
Marvin Ip
Chloe Malady
Charlie Murray
Hayley Myers
Jacob Orlicki
Ameila Rafferty
Rebecca Sanders
Tara Whiteside
Gabrielle Willems

Country Short Course Championships - 22/23 August

The best swimmers from around country Victoria will gather in Wangaratta over the weekend of 22/23 August to contest the Country Short Course hampionships.

A full program of events is on offer with age groups from 11yr/under through to open age events. Qualifying times apply and a copy of these is available from the Swimming Victoria website and is
also posted on the swimming club notice board at Warragul Indoor Pool. Times must have been swum at an approved meet since 01 January 2008 and converted times will not be accepted.

All swimmers with qualifying times are encouraged to attend this meet. Please speak to your coaches for further information.

ENTRIES CLOSE 08 AUGUST AND SHOULD BE GIVEN TO DAVID MATCHETT

Gippsland Swimming Inc. Target Squad

Five years ago Gippsland Swimming created the GSI Target Squad with the aim of supporting swimmers to achieve state or national qualifying times. The squad provides a pathway for swimmers looking to enter the Gippsland Sports Academy and provides specialized coaching sessions including underwater filming to enable technique analysis, nutritional advice and the chance to train alongside Academy swimmers.

After a rigorous selection process Warragul is proud to announce that the following swimmers have been offered a place in this squad: Sean Bulmer, Matt Accardi, Hannah Matchett, Zoe Barwick, Kirstie Skinner and Hannah Accardi.

Congratulations the club is very proud of your achievement.

Warragul Swimmer joins Gippsland Sports Academy

Kate Sommerfield, 15 who swam at the National Age Championships in Sydney earlier this year has been accepted into the Gippsland Sports Academy. Kate was a member of the 2008/09 GSI Target Squad and achieved her National time at the Gippsland Championships.

The Academy is a community based organization which provides developmental opportunities for young athletes. The swimming program is support by highly accredited satellite coaches who work under the guidance of Mentor Coach Dr Ralph Richards.

The program provides services to bridge the gap between club and elite levels. aims to assist athletes to develop to high levels of performance and strives to overcome disadvantages faced by regional athletes.

In September Kate will travel to Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast with other Academy swimmers to participate in a 5 day intensive training program.

Congratulations Kate - the Water Warriors are very proud of your achievement.

CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT

A wonderful evening was enjoyed by many members of the club at the end of season presentation night in April. Danny’s provided a great meal and the dance floor was definitely a popular place to be!

Aggregate Trophies were awarded as follows:

Boys 8 & under
Winner: Jaycob Fisher
Runner Up: Jack Howlett

Girls 8 & under
Winner: Tahlia Orlicki
Runner up: Melina DeCort

Boys 9 & 10 years
Winner: Charlie Murray
Runner Up: Dylan Armour

Girls 9 & 10 years
Winner: Brooke Orlicki
Runner Up: Hayley Alexiadis

Boys 11 & 12 years
Winner: James Murray
Runner Up: Jacob Orlicki

Girls 11& 12 years
Winner: Cassie Armour
Runner Up: Madeline Sloan

Boys 13 & 14 years
Winner: Matthew Davey
Runner Up: Tim Davine

Girls 13 & 14 years
Winner: Zoe Barwick
Runner Up: Kate Davine

Boys 15 & 16 years
Winner: Sean Bulmer
Runner Up: Matthew Accardi

Girls 15 & 16 years
Winner: Samantha Atkinson
Runner Up: Caitlan Jolley

Male 17 & over
Winner: Craig Rutherford
Runner Up: Paul Myers

Female 17 & Over
Winner: Kylie Black
Runner Up: Alice Miliani

Open Aggregate
Winner: Matthew Davey
Runner Up: Caitlan Jolley

The team spirit award went to Chloe Webb for her continued enthusiasm throughout the year.

Jacob Orlicki was announced winner of the encouragement award.

Rebecca Wardell won the Country Award for her performance at 2008 Country Championships.

The prestigious Coach’s award this year was presented to Matthew Davey for his fine performances
throughout the year.

Andrew Orlicki & Kerrieanne Murray were both presented with Club Service Awards.

NOELLE BRAJKOVIC TROPHY - GIPPSLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
AWARDS
12yrs & Under - Melina DeCort
13yrs & Over - Rebecca Wardell