Junior State Age Swimming Championship

Cranbrook had 5 students compete at the Junior State Age Swimming Championship at Sydney Olympic Park on the weekend. Thomas P (Year 7) was the standout where he broke the state record in the 100m IM, achieved 100% PB’s and won 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze medals. Ollie M (Year 6), won a Bronze medal and achieved 7 top 10 places, while Aodhan T (Year 7) placed top 10 in both of his events. Ziggy D (Year 7) and Luca S (Year 5) both delivered solid swims and represented our team with pride. CASC had 17 swimmers who took on the Junior State Age Championship, proudly representing the club against the best in the state. Ruby R (9yrs) was a standout, winning two Silver medals in the 50m and 100m Breaststroke and adding a strong PB in the 50m Backstroke. Nathan L (9yrs) also impressed with four Top 10 finishes, highlighted by 4th in the 50m Breast and 5th in the 100m Breast. Kuno E (12yrs) demonstrated his versatility across seven individual events – the most for the club, while both Alexander B (11yrs) and Chloe M (13yrs) achieved a perfect 100% PB strike rate. 

In the relay events, Cranbrook’s youngest stars stepped up to the challenge, with 7 out of 8 swimmers in the 9–10yrs relays competing in the younger year of the age group. Despite this, the Girls Medley and Boys Freestyle teams both secured Top 20 finishes, an outstanding effort against tough competition. The coaches and the club are excited to watch these swimmers grow and develop their talent in the coming years. Overall, the team recorded a 58% PB rate and gained valuable experience to carry into the Summer Season.

Rebecca Wheatley
Head Coach – Swimming