By Eider Down.

The Dubbo Ducks jumped out of bed as if it was the last day on earth on Sunday, October 12, in order to be on time and ready to race at 9 am in the Dubbo RSL heated indoor pool.

The competitors were presented with a four-event card and first up was the 25m Freestyle. Mr Brian Schoeffel finished first, youngster Lydia Barling second, Peter Hargreaves third, Katharine O’Rourke fourth, and Amy Barling rounding out the top five.

Next the Brace Relay, a 2x25m Backstroke/Freestyle combination. No breakers today, Katharine O’Rourke with Ron Everett taking first, Nicole Johnstone with Brian Schoeffel second, Peter Hargreaves with Henry Wilcockson third, Neil Harris with Mal Cavanagh fourth, Amy Barling with Alan Quin making the top five.

A bit of distance in the schedule this morning with a 100m freestyle. No final for this event, just closest to your previous handicap time. Amy Barling came in first, Neil Harris second, Peter Allen third, Lydia Barling fourth and Mal Cavanagh closing in with fifth.

The ‘at Go’ event for the day was a 25m Butterfly. Nicole Johnston was closest to the mark (0.70), Brian Schoeffel (0.87) in second, Warren Williams (1.81) third, Katharine O’Rourke (1.87) fourth and Mal Cavanagh (2.43) in fifth.

Time to get your teams organised for the Clive Roots Memorial Relay being held on the evenng of Thursday, November 13, in the Dubbo RSL indoor pool with barbecue to follow. You will need a four-person team for the relay but if you’re a few hands short don’t worry because the Ducks can help you fill out your team. Take note for individuals, there are sprint events too. Come one, come four, it’s time to make a stand and raise some much-needed funds for Legacy. Contact Henry at the club.

Judy Walsh and Henry Wilcockson got the lucky numbers and special thanks to chief marshall Jack Allen, and timekeepers extraordinaire Greg Salmon and Judy Walsh.

Next week the Ducks will compete in the Don Attenborough Memorial Race.

Everyone is always welcome at the Dubbo RSL indoor pool every Sunday morning. Why not put your togs on and come along and have some fun?

That’s this week’s tidings from the Duck Pond.