Duck stalwarts, the hard-to-catch Mark Scullard and ever-green Brian Schloeffel, were joint winners of the 25-metres Freestyle on Sunday at Dubbo Ducks, eclipsing Nicole Johnstone and Janine Gardiner who filled the minor placings.

Josh Bird and Mark Prentice then combined to claim the Breast-stroke Brace Relay after “Scull” brace and Alan Quinn broke their handicapped time, and this allowed Judy Walsh and Glen Smith to edge out Mal Cavanagh and Janine Gardiner.

The 50-metre Backstroke-Freestyle Medley had most of the Ducks hoping to: “not make the final”.

With it being a “survival of the fittest” as winners progressed, there were those who noticeably slowed down during the heats to ensure they didn't have to do too much swimming!

In fact, Brian Schloeffel was heard muttering: “Is this the only club where swimmers try not to get through to the finals”!

Maybe they were after a low score like our Olympic break-dancer or they were confused and thought it was like golf where the least shots are recorded!

Brian Schloeffel demonstrated he was not puffed, but swam too-hard and broke his handicap. Mark Prentice came first, Mark Scullard second, and Norm Bahr third.

The 25-metre Backstroke was a reversal of the two Marks, with the gold medal position, Scullard, Prentice getting silver, and the old fox, David Sparkes claiming bronze.

“It suits me, I am the original bronzed Aussie,” Sparkles laughed.

Mark Prentice had the highest point score for the day.