Seven DTSC swimmers represented the club at the 2026/27 Victorian Open Short Course Championships, held at MSAC on 5–6 September. With three personal bests, five age-group club records and four relay teams, it was a great weekend of racing against some of the state's fastest swimmers. 🏊💚💙
Our team of Alyssa, Ashleigh, Ethan, Ian, Jasper, Terence and Thomas brought together younger swimmers gaining experience at Open level and senior swimmers continuing to lead the way.
Saturday 5 September - Day 1
Thomas started his weekend with a strong 100m butterfly PB of 58.77, taking 1.12 seconds off his previous best and setting a new 19 & Over club record. He backed it up in the 50m butterfly, swimming 26.45 to take another 0.20 seconds off his PB and lower the club record in the same age group. A fantastic way to open the meet! 🏆
Our first relay was the Mixed 4 × 50m freestyle. Terence got the team moving with a 24.15 lead-off, a 0.29-second PB and a new 17 Years club record! Ashleigh followed in 28.99, then Alyssa in 28.11, before Thomas anchored in 24.29. The team finished 19th in 1:45.54. Great work, team! 💪
The Men's 4 × 100m medley relay brought another strong team effort. Jasper led off in the backstroke, handing over to Ethan for breaststroke before Thomas took the butterfly leg. Terence brought the team home in freestyle to finish 15th in 4:16.09.
Sunday 6 September - Day 2
Thomas added a third 19 & Over club record with 2:21.79 in the 200m butterfly, also racing the 100m individual medley in 1:03.30 and the 50m freestyle in 25.25. Well done, Thomas! 🏆
Jasper stepped up for the 50m backstroke, finishing in 31.01. After qualifying for State Opens at the Age Championships just a week earlier, it was fantastic to see him take his place on the blocks at Open level.
Ashleigh represented DTSC in the 50m breaststroke, swimming 37.94 in a competitive Open field.
In the Mixed 4 × 50m medley relay, Terence led off with 28.30 in the backstroke, setting another 17 Years club record. Ashleigh followed in breaststroke, Thomas in butterfly and Alyssa in freestyle, with the team finishing 24th in 2:00.41.
Our final relay was the Men's 4 × 100m freestyle. Terence led the way in 53.96, followed by Thomas in 55.54 and Jasper in 58.23. Ian anchored in 59.54, bringing the team home 14th in 3:47.27. A great finish to the weekend! 🏊
Recognition for Jasper
There was also a special moment for Jasper, who was presented with his certificate breaking the Victorian Metro All Junior Record in the 50m freestyle, which he set earlier in the year on 28 March 2026. A fantastic achievement. Congratulations, Jasper! 🏆
Five new club records
Congratulations to Thomas and Terence on setting five short course age-group club records across the championships! 🏆
- Thomas, 19 & Over: 50m butterfly 26.45, 100m butterfly 58.77 and 200m butterfly 2:21.79.
- Terence, 17 Years: 50m freestyle 24.15 and 50m backstroke 28.30, both from relay lead-offs.
Well done to every swimmer who qualified, raced or joined a relay team, and thank you to our coaches, families and supporters for helping make the weekend possible. It was fantastic to see our swimmers combining their efforts and representing DTSC together at State Opens.
Let's go DTSC! 💙💚