What an incredible 24 hours! A huge thank you to our team, everyone who donated, and especially our amazing team captain, Ammy, who not only coordinated the team ahead of… Read more MS Mega Swim 2026 — What a Weekend! →
As part of MSA’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025, the 50x50x50 Challenge was born – a fitting way for members to push themselves while marking this milestone. The concept was… Read more Three members awarded Platinum Prizes in MSA’s 50x50x50 Challenge →
Some of our club members not only participate in open water swimming, but actually go further and enter long distance open water swims – 5km, 10km and more! This year… Read more Long Distance Open Water Swimming →
The recent Cerberus Swim Classic, was everything we could have asked for, with perfect conditions, fantastic camaraderie, and a whole lot of fun. Members spread themselves across the 1.2km and… Read more Cerberus Swim Classic – Saturday 28 Feb →
Congratulations to Jim Milne for being selected as one of 53 Unsung Heroes from across Australia! In late 2025, Masters Swimming Australia (MSA) announced that Jim Milne, one of our… Read more Masters Swimming Australia Unsung Heroes Awards →
It felt like Christmas in July, but that did not deter us! On Saturday 29 November our members gathered at Edinburgh Gardens for our End of Year Picnic. In spite… Read more End of Year Picnic →
Our club is fortunate to welcome members from all over the world, whether they’re here in Australia temporarily or for the long term. They join the Roughies for the swimming and stay for the community. Sadly, it also means we sometimes have to say farewell to those returning home. This month we farewell Berenice who is heading back to France at New Year for an exciting new role. As part of her time with us, Berenice experienced her first open water swim at the Pier to Pub this year, and… Read more Farewell Berenice →
Endurance and Camaraderie Shine at Sold-Out 100 x 100m Swim Event Our annual 100 x 100m Swim Challenge made a splash once again, with all 60 spots filled for this popular endurance… Read more 100 x 100m 2025 →
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