Swimming

MR LIAM DU FEU director of swimming

2018 SWIMMING CAPTAIN Luke Parrish

The 2018 GPS season will go down in history as one of the most memorable seasons that the School has ever seen. Although it wasn’t quite the result we were hoping for, it was a fantastic effort by the swimmers involved and a great accomplishment for the staff involved as well. The result at the end of the day: First – BGS, 284pts. Second – TSS, 265pts. Third – NC, 248pts.

The TSS swimming program is recognised for setting the standard for all schools in the GPS, coming back from last years second, the TSS swim team were striving all season to get back on top. The day saw many amazing swims by the TSS boys but there were a few standouts to mention. Connor O’Neil in the 100 backstroke, Zach Maher in the 100m freestyle, Kalani Skipps in the 50 free, 50 backstroke, 50 butterfly, Flynn McGregor in the 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle, 14’s, 15’s, 16’s and Opens 6 x 50 freestyle relay.

There are a few that on behalf of all the boys, we would like to thank. Firstly, our world-class coaches, David, Chris and Liam. You all play a very important role in preparing us for the swimming season. You are what make up this team, the reason why the quality of swimming gets better and better, year after year. We are incredibly lucky to have such amazing support staff, Mr Eardley, Mr Wilkins, Mr Curtis, Mr Stalling and all other staff members; every year the team preforms at a higher level of professionalism and that is all because of you. Finally, to the boys, what an amazing GPS season we have had. I am so proud of each and every one of you; you all gave 100% to the team and to the School. This is the end to a chapter in a journey that I am truly grateful to be a part of.

HEAD JUNIOR COACH David Thomas

The Junior Boys showed great team spirit and tenacity during the 2018 Year 5-7 GPS Championships. This year’s Captain Merrill Thilwind led the team in red, white and blue into battle at Chandler and ensured the boys were focused and united in their efforts in the water. The 2018 team stand out for displaying completely selfless behavior in a positive and supportive team culture, doing their best for each other. This sense of camaraderie was visible all season with the boys having fun in the company of their teammates. Team games and fun on the poolside were key elements for the team from the first lead up meet to the competition day. This team spirit, was a big strength for the boys and drove them on to finish fifth.

Special mention to Cesare Bos 12 years and under 50m freestyle, Oscar Eddy 11 years and under 50m breaststroke, Kyle Grassick 10 years and under 50m Breaststroke and Harrison Howard 10 years and under 50m backstroke winners in their Divisions.

Huge thanks to Mrs Cole, Mrs Schroder, Mr Egan, Mrs Rasmussen, Ms Goulding and Mr Marshall for their support on the day and throughout the season.

JUNIOR GPS SWIMMING TEAM

SEATED ROW: C. BENDER, I. WAN, A. WALKER, N. NOBLE, B. RYAN, K. GRASSICK, A. JAMES, T. SKUBRIS, J. MORRISSEY, K. MORIMOTO SECOND ROW: J. RIGAS, H. HOWARD, C. BOS, K. SAW, N. KARATHANASOPOULOS, A. NICKALLS, N. BEYERS, F. REICHMAN, J. ELL, T. MASSEY THIRD ROW: H. SHEEHAN, R. MERCER, O. EDDY, S. LEWIS, A. ZACK-HOLT, W. CHEN, C. SKIPPS, M. THILWIND, C. MURAKAMI, B. ROPER ABSENT: A. ARTHUR, L. LLEWELLYN, J. WEBSTER COACHES: MR D. THOMAS

GPS SWIMMING TEAM

FIRST ROW: A. TSEBELIS, S. ARTHUR, W. THILWIND, W. RICHES, M. HARRIS, F. BAILDON, O. SMITH, Z. MAHER, D. REILLY, G. ORSMOND, C. O’NEILL, L. PARRISH SECOND ROW: S. SMITH, K. SKIPPS, J. WARE, K. KANEMURA, K. JONES, J. DEVLIN, M. VAN DER SCHYFF, J. SERGIS, Z. JOYCE, W. TAYLOR, R, SUN, J. NIELD THIRD ROW: J. COFFEY, G. PAUGA, N. BALTUS, B. MERCER, E. MITCHELL, B. REILLY, H. WRIGHT, C. VELE, J. LEAVER, N. ROBINSON FOURTH ROW: W. SMITH, L. BURT, W. BUCKNELL, H. WARD, A. HANCOCK, B. CAMPBELL, F. MCGREGOR, W. THILWIND, D. GOLLAN, A. WOO, J. WARE, M. KANNEMANN FIFTH ROW: W. MARSHALL, K. SKIPPS, C. BRADBURN, L. FRITH, H. CARRIGAN, J. SA, V. WILKIE, Z. HOAWRD, T. QUINN, B. NICKOLLS, D. MAURICE, R. EAST COACHES: MR A. STALLING, MR C. SWEENY, MR L. DU FEU

OPEN GPS SWIMMING TEAM

FIRST ROW: S. ARTHUR, Z. MAHER, L. PARRISH, MR L. DU FEU (COACH), C. O’NEILL, F. BAILDON, D. REILLY SECOND ROW: A. TSEBELIS, W. THILWIND, W. RICHES, M. HARRIS, O. SMITH, G. ORSMOND