Ipswich Grammar Masters Meet Report 2025
The Ipswich Grammar Masters Swimming Club proudly hosted its inaugural long course meet on Saturday 18 January 2025, a landmark occasion for our young club, which was established just 18 months ago.
This event featured a groundbreaking format, being the first co-sanctioned competition to include both Swimming Queensland junior through open events alongside Masters Swimming Queensland races. The innovative structure highlighted our club’s commitment to fostering lifelong engagement in swimming across all age groups. It was truly inspiring to see multiple generations of swimmers not only competing but also supporting and cheering for one another throughout the afternoon. As pioneers of this unique event, we hope to see more one-club clubs adopt this format to expand competition opportunities within the swimming community.
We were thrilled to welcome athletes from 19 clubs across Southeast Queensland, with representatives from Miami, Toowoomba, Noosa, and many places in between. The program featured eight events, including 50m and 100m races across all strokes, offering swimmers plenty of opportunities to challenge themselves and strive for personal bests.
Competition was both fierce and friendly, with many participants celebrating outstanding achievements. In the club awards, Toowoomba Masters secured a hard-fought victory in the large club category, while Gympie Gold Fins demonstrated their strength in the small club division, taking home top honours. Congratulations to all age group champions for their exceptional performances throughout the meet!
This successful event would not have been possible without the invaluable support of Masters Swimming Queensland, our dedicated committee members, and the many volunteers who generously contributed their time and effort. Their dedication ensured the smooth execution of the competition and fostered a welcoming and spirited atmosphere for all participants.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this meet a resounding success. We look forward to welcoming you all back for future Ipswich Grammar Masters Swimming Club competitions!
Sharon Carvolth
Meet Director
Ipswich Grammar Swimming Club
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