20/06/2026
THURSDAY MORNINGS
After entering the pool, we pay $5 to our treasurer Lynn, check what races we are doing, and say yes to the relay request. We change out of our clothes, put on towel coats and swim coats, swim caps, sun hats and rubber thongs. We are ready for the day. Time for a catch-up chat and to check the books at our ‘swap’ library. Sometimes there is produce such as lemons, mandarins, grapefruit, avocado, plants, jams, marmalade, pickles and relishes to be given to anyone who would like some. Five minutes before racing begins we are called to “the circle” where Bev tells us about coming events or who is unwell or in hospital. Beryl is our ‘card lady’ for those who need a card from us, so we all sign it. We also welcome any new members and hear about a new grandchild that comes along. There are many grandmas in the group.
After the ‘admin’ ladies have written the slips and Mary hands out the watches we are ready to go. We have 2 races and a relay with Mermaids timekeeping, ‘running’ results and recording these. Often swimmers will be doing 3 different strokes in the one race! because of our body limitations. However, we get there in the end. Some swim in flippers and with kickboards assisting as well. We are all inclusive. Then it is off to the showers and to lunch and more chats.
Our club captain Jacqui produces a colourful newsletter each week with our swimming results. There is also plenty of news, photos, jokes and quips included.
We finish each week looking forward to the next Thursday for another enjoyable Mermaids Day.
