2015 Season Review
Novos Carnival – 21st November
The weather Gods took kindly to us and delivered a coolish day (about 21 degrees) compared to the 40 the day before.
The team assembled early and pretty soon all marquees, chairs, tables etc were in position well before the first event.
Congratulations and thanks to Mike, Rhonda, Wendy and all of our members for their contributions for a well run carnival which received plenty of pleasant comments. An anonymous facebook blogger wrote "A club full of cheerful and willing helpers who went out of their way to make sure everyone had a great day. Fitness, fun and friendship was the winner".
Novos finished first in the point score with 886 points and were 7th in the average point score. A number of our members elected to miss their events and put the efforts into assisting with matters pertaining to a successful meet.
Age winners were Emma, Lisa, Kay, Wendy, Adam and Bill. Runners up were Alana, Bronwen and Robin and Pres Mike was third in his age division.
Dr Bill again excelled with a new National record in the 400 fly in the 85-89 age division. No swimmer in this age division had previously attempted this event.
Congratulations Bill.
Lisa set an new club record in the 400 free with a time of 5.47.89 and the only other club record broken was in the mens 240+ relay with Garry, Michael H, David G and Mike C making up the team.
Our six relay teams finished with four firsts and two seconds.
At the end of the carnival Novos were still placed fourth in the Division 1 Branch Point.
Score with 4208 points behind the Sydney heavies Warringah, Ryde and Manly. The final placings for the year will not change.
Clary Munns from Blacktown set 3 NSW and National records in the W70 to 74 age in 200 and 50 breast and also 50 free.
On a special note we have 2 swimmers in the top 20 in “The most active swimmers for 2015”, which is Wendy Gordon on 505 points.
A number of Warringah members stayed over in Newcastle on the Saturday night and were joined by a few of our people for a pleasant dinner and catch up.
Port Macquarie – 7th November
We had 4 members attend, Wendy Gordon, Gary Hughes, Carl Wallace and Alan Moore.
Wendy placed first in her age group W60 to 64, with 40 points, Gary came in 4th in his M60 to 64 with 34 points.
In the M70-74 Carl was 3rd with 37 points and Alan came 6th with 29 points.
Overall Novos came 10th with 140 points.
State Long Distance (short course) Championships – 23rd August
You beauty.
Six swimmers, eleven events, eleven gold medals, eleven club records, four state records, two national records.
Congratulations to our team Emma, Rhonda, Michelle H, Wendy, Robin and Bill.
Congratulations to our team Emma, Rhonda, Michelle H, Wendy, Robin and Bill.
New club records:- Emma 800 free (10.49.10) and 400 I/M (6.00.24). Rhonda 800 free (11.32.49) and 400 back (6.53.19). Michelle H 400 fly (6.39.89), 800 fly (13.55.27) and 1500 fly (26.30.48). Wendy 800 free (13.01.12), Robin 1500 breast (59.48.69) and Bill 800 free (26.45.83) and 400 back (11.25.88).
Robin's 1500 breast was a new State Record reducing the old record by more than 10 minutes.
Bill's two events (800 free and 400 back) were new State Records.
Michelle's 400 fly and 800 fly were both new NATIONAL RECORDS and her 1500 fly a State Record.
The 400 fly record and the 800 fly record were both set during the process of her completing her 1500 fly swim. The only reason her 1500 fly time is not a National Record is because 1500 fly is not in the records system for national events.
Michelle's 400 fly time broke the previous National Record by 21 seconds and her 800 fly time broke the previous National Record by 1 minute 30 seconds.
Her 1500 fly time broke the previous State Record by 7 minutes 50 seconds.
GREAT RESULT TEAM.
Ettalong – 23rd May
Unfortunately five of our members had to withdraw late at this carnival but the other fifteen came through with flying colours.
In overall points Novos came third (out of 30 clubs) with 510 points and were 7th in the average point score.
Age division winners were Emma, Rhonda and Bill. Michelle H came second in her age group and Lisa was third in hers. Alana Doran at her first carnival came a creditable fourth and is keen to get to her next carnival.
Ten new club records were established. Emma in the 50 back, 25 fly and 50 free, Lisa in the 25 free, 25 fly and 100 I/M, Michelle H in the 25 free, 50 back and 50 breast and Maureen in the 200 free.
Our three relay teams finished with three firsts. Women 160+, Women 200+ and Men 280+.
The girls 160+ relay team of Emma, Michelle, Rhonda and Lisa smashed the old club record with a sensational time of 2.05.89 for the 4 x 50 free event.
Club Captain David celebrated his birthday on the day by sitting by and watching everyone else get wet during the relays whilst he remained completely relaxed and in total control.
Novos remain third in the Division 1 Branch point score with 2020 points just behind Ryde and Warringah.
National Short Course Championships Hobart – 8-11 April
Our two representatives Michelle Herms and Bill Walker excelled at the recent Masters National Championships held in Hobart.
Michelle swam in nine events and came away with six gold medals and three bronze.
All of her swims created new club records. Her 400 individual medley swim with a time of 6.05.82 established a new National Record and also took out the State Record held by Wendy.
Her new club records are:- 100 free (1.12.19), 800 free (10.57.24), 50 fly (35.51), 100 fly (1.17.55), 200 fly (2.52.87), 200 back (3.00.42), 100 I/M (1.21.02), 200 I/M (2.54.21) and 400 I/M (6.05.82).
Bill swam in ten events and finished with six gold medals, two silver and one bronze. Bill established three new club records, 400 free (12.38.77), 100 breast (2.30.79) and 400 I/M (12.40.30). Bill’s 100 breast time broke his own State Record and his 400 I/M time established a new National Record.
Congratulations Michelle and Bill.
Blacktown – 8th March
On the 8th March 5 Novo swimmers attended Blacktown carnival with the following results.
Wendy was 3rd in her age group, Robin came 2nd in hers and Bill took out 1st in his age group.
Out of 30 clubs competing Novo’s with 155 points came in 12th which is a great result from 5 swimmers and in the average point score Novo’s had 31 points and came in 2nd.
Robin, Bill, Wendy and Dave won the 280+ mixed 4 x 100 medley relay setting a new club record.
The Novo’s ‘RED EYE AWARD’ went to Kay for her great performamce in the 200 free without goggles!! Not realizing she didn’t have them on until after she hit the water and after swimming 200m the goggles were found in place on her head. Kay claims distraction at the starting blocks, still waiting distraction explained.
State Long Course Championships – 20,21st March
Eight of our members pitted themselves against the States best at the Sydney Olympic pool for the State Long Course Championships.
Out of 40 individual swims Novos came away with 37 medals (21 gold, 12 silver and 4 bronze) and a gold and silver in the womens 160+ relays. (Emma 5 gold, Lisa 2 gold, 3 silver, Rhonda 2 gold, 3 silver, Michelle H 4 gold, 1 silver, Wendy 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze, Maureen 1 silver, 1 bronze, Robin 3 silver, 2 bronze and Bill 5 gold).
Fifteen new club records were established. Emma in the 50 free, 100 back, 200 back and 200 I/M; Lisa in the 50 free, 100 free, 200 free and 50 fly; Rhonda in the 200 free and 50 back and Michelle H in the 200 breast, 50 fly, 100 fly, 200 fly and 200 I/M. (see club records for times)
Michelle’s time of 3.01.02 in the 200 fly broke the previous State Record set in 2008 by 18.63 seconds.
Congratulations Michelle.
Congratulations Michelle.
The girls 160+ relay team of Emma, Michelle, Lisa and Rhonda had a win in the medley relay and finished a close second in the freestyle (beaten by Seaside Pirates by 2/10th of a second).
Emma and Bill won their age divisions, Lisa, Rhonda, Michelle and Wendy were runners up in their age divisions and Robin came third in hers.
Novos scored 406 points and came 11th out of 39 clubs in the aggregate point score.
However Novos won the average point score with 50.75 points out of 23 qualifying clubs.
WELL DONE TEAM!
Cessnock – 1st March
Early start at Cessnock for some attempting their 1500 swims. Eight of our members tackled a 1500 and seven took on 800’s.
A successful carnival for Novos winning the overall point score with 636 points and second in the average point score.
Age division winners were Emma, Michelle H, Wendy, Bronwen and Bill. Runners up were Cherie, Maureen and Robin and third places went to Kim, Kay, Mike C, Garry and Russell.
Eleven new club records were established. Emma (50 free and 1500 back), Rhonda (50 free and 1500 fly), Michelle H (100 fly and 800 I/M), Wendy (800 breast), Robin (400, 800 and 1500 breast), and Mike C (100 breast).
Our five relay teams finished with three firsts and two seconds.
And now the good news :-
- Emma set a new State record for the 1500 backstroke with a time of 24.16.07 breaking the old record (set in 2008) by 1 min 51 seconds.
- Club VP Rhonda set a new State record in the 1500 butterfly with a time of 32.26.13 breaking the old record (set in 1997) by 3 min 51 seconds.
- Michelle Herms did not want to be left out and set a new National record in the 800 I/M with a time of 13.18.05. Michelle broke the previous record (set in 2008) by 1 min 35 seconds and smashed the previous State record by 3 min 9 seconds.
- Wendy just missed the State record for 800 breast by 4 seconds.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL.
It’s great to see our gun swimmers taking all before them but Masters is also about watching some of our newer members show great improvement and get personal satisfaction from their achievements.
In particular everyone was delighted to see Karen take on her first carnival distance swim and complete it with enthusiasm and a smile on her face. Well done Karen.
Novos have jumped to the lead in the Branch Point Score Competition leading from Warringah and Ryde.
Myall – 7th February
A team of fourteen headed to beautiful Tea Gardens for the second Myall Masters carnival. Our club was third in the overall point score (out of 27 clubs) with 526 points and won the average point score with 37.57 points.
Age division winners were Wendy and Michelle Herms, Lisa was runner up in her age division and David was third.
Eight new club records were established. Lisa in the 50 free (30.40), 200 free (2.34.21) and 25 fly (15.50), Michelle H in the 200 free (2.38.10), 25 fly (16.43), 100 fly (1.19.94) and 100 I/M (1.24.20) and Robin in the 25 breast (44.49).
Our three relay teams were winners. Women 200 - Michelle V, Wendy, Michelle H and Lisa, Women 240 - Maureen, Robin, Karen and Kim, and Men 240 - Mike C, Russell, Michael H and David.
In one of the attached photos try to work out whose legs are disappearing under the water.
The current BPS scoreline has us fourth after Warringah, Ryde and Port Macquarie but after the Cessnock carnival it should be a different story.
Campbelltown – 17th Janurary
Five of our members made the journey to Campbelltown on Saturday the 17th and we greeted by mid 30’s temperatures.
Some outstanding performances were achieved with seven new club records set. Emma established new times for 100 free (1.09.42), 200 breast (3.18.34) and 400 back (6.07.93) and Michelle Herms set new times for 50 fly (35.71), 100 breast (1.37.95), 200 I/M (3.01.05) and 400 fly (6.27.48).
Michelle’s 400 butterfly time set a new National Record breaking the previous record by 37 seconds. The old NSW record (8.22.37 set in 1990) was broken by 1 minute 55 seconds.
CONGRATULATIONS MICHELLE!
Wendy and Bill won their age divisions and Emma and Michelle were runners up in their age groups.
Novos were 12th (out of 28 clubs) in the overall point score out of 28 clubs and 2nd in the average point score behind our Sydney friends Warringah.
Tracey, Wendy, Michelle and Emma won their 160+ medley relay.
