King of The River
The prestige award for the club.
The King of The River is awarded to the member who has achieved the smallest time margin between their 3 fastest times in Small Street & North Wagga course during the summer season.
To qualify competitors must have completed at least 3 Small Street, 3 North Wagga, 1 special river event and 1 pool event (Monthly Medal).
North Wagga Course
Small Street Course
Bridge to Bridge Event
The Bridge to Bridge takes advantage of two prominent structures crossing the Murrumbidgee River; the Hampton Bridge and the Murrumbidgee River Rail Bridge (Wagga Wagga). Starting from the Hampton Bridge the run leg uses the Wiradjuri Walking Track along the southern levy bank to the Murrumbidgee River Rail Bridge. Competitors then enter the water with a swim down-stream back to the Hampton Bridge.
A general rule. Flippers are out!
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| 1988 | Laurie Fitzpatrick |
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| 1989 | Laurie Fitzpatrick | |
| 1990 | Lionel Harmer |
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| 1991 | Rolf Zimmerman |
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| 1992 | Michael Woolbank |
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| 1993 | Lionel Harmer |
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| 1994 | Lionel Harmer |
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| 1995 | Lionel Harmer |
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| 1996 | Michael Woolbank |
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The Harris/Menz Event is named in honour of Phil Harris and Anthony “Butch” Menz, who both were tragically killed in a bicycle accident in February 1991.
The event comprises of a mystery course (bicycle, run & swim legs) which is revealed prior to the start. Each competitor is then required to nominate their time to complete the course, the competitor with the closest time is the winner. Rules include no timing devices to be worn and a lying face down start.
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| 1991 | Garry Gaffney |
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| 1992 | Bruce Stewart |
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| 1994 | Laurie Fitzpatrick |
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| 1995 | Des Thompson |
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| 1996 | Bruce Finemore |
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| 1997 | Brian Connolly |
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| 1998 | Dave Mulrooney |
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| 1999 | Peter McArthur |
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The “Iron Man” is a scratch race conducted over the North Wagga course with 4 staged activity stations.
The “Championship Medal” swim is held on the 1st Sunday of April at the Oasis Swimming Centre. This is a time based event with the winner being the fastest swimmer in each swimming disciplines of Freestyle, Breast-stroke and Backstroke.
Rules
- To qualify for the “Championship Medal” the member must have competed in at least two “Monthly Medals” and qualify for the “King of The River”.
- “Championship Medal” swim will be held on the 1st Sunday of April.
- Swimming starts at 10.00am at the Oasis Swimming Centre, Wagga Wagga.
- Freestyle, Breast-stroke and Backstroke are the 3 swimming disciplines.
- The six fastest swimmers from the “Monthly Medal” Competition for each swimming discipline will contest the final.
- Swimmers will compete in a field of six (if possible) over 50 metres.
- The fastest swimmer in each swimming discipline is awarded a “Championship Medal”.
Once an Olympic sport, the Push & Glide is a this highly contested and prized novelty event. Held upon the conclusion of the “Championship Medal” on the 1st Sunday of April at the Oasis Swimming Centre. Its aim is to find the swimmer who can travel the greatest distance off a single push from the side of the pool on a single breath.
Rules
- The “Push & Glide” starts at the conclusion of the “Championship Medal” on the 1st Sunday of April at the Oasis Swimming Centre.
- Standard swimwear only. ie. buoyancy/weight devices are not permitted.
- Each competitor will begin their attempt in the pool.
- Only a single breath is permitted at the beginning of each attempt.
- The only source of propulsion will be from a single push, off the side of the pool.
- After the push off, each competitor will remain motionless. Any use of arms and legs to aid in propulsion will cause disqualification.
- Each competitor is entitled to two attempts.
A novelty event, the “Underwater Swim” is held upon the conclusion of the “Championship Medal” on the 1st Sunday of April at the Oasis Swimming Centre. Its aim is to find the swimmer who can swim the greatest distance underwater on a single breath.
Rules
- The “Underwater Swim” starts at the conclusion of the “Championship Medal” on the 1st Sunday of April at the Oasis Swimming Centre.
- Standard swimwear only. ie. buoyancy/weight/propulsion devices are not permitted.
- Each competitor will begin their attempt off the blocks.
- Only a single breath is permitted at the beginning of an attempt.
- After diving in, each competitor will attempt to swim underwater off a single breath.
- Breaking the water surface after entry will determine the distance recorded.
A winter season event, the Pie Eating Competition is the highlight event our annual Pie/Sports Night.
Team Relay
Silver Medalists
The Wagga Leagues Swimming Club competing as the Wagga Crows is a member of the Winter Swimming Asociation of Australia. Having competed at each National Winter Swimming Championship since 2009. In 2011 we co-hosted the National Championships with the Young Yabbies and again hosted the Championships in 2015 at Wagga Wagga’s premier aquatic facility Oasis Regional Aquatic Centre.
Both events brought in over $1.5 million to the Wagga economy, with plans already underway to nominate to host the National Championship again in 2019/20.