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Swimmers needed to make a splash

THE Mildura Swimming Club is on the lookout for more members after a recent drop in squad numbers. Despite having had various successes over the past few years, the number of new swimmers joining the club has been falling at an alarming rate. Not too...

16 Jul 2025
Water sports

Swimmers set for nationals

A TRIO of Sunraysia swimmers are aiming to make a splash on the ­national stage. Mildura Swimming Club duo ­Liana McClaer and Joaquin Leal-Kaiser and former clubmate Sam Mills, who is now based in Melbourne and aligned with MLC Aquatic...

11 Apr 2025
Water sports

Games medallist on pool deck

SUNRAYSIA Academy of Sport swimmers have gained insights into their development thanks to an Olympic and Commonwealth Games athlete. Former Australian swimmer and renowned coach Josh Beaver spent last weekend in Mildura working with 19...

11 Apr 2025
Water sports

Medals and great times for swimming guns

A YOUNG gun’s gold medal effort and a fifth national qualifying time for another emerging star capped a strong South Australia Age Swimming Championships quest for Mildura Swimming Club. The 13-strong squad competed at the five-day event, with Elsie...

13 Mar 2025
Water sports

Dinnage does double - Mildura wakeboarder makes it two Aussie titles

MILDURA wakeboarder Liam Dinnage has won back-to-back national titles. The 23-year-old took out the closely fought final on Friday to pick up the Australian Wakeboard Nationals 19-29 Men’s title at Windsor, NSW. After claiming his first...

05 Mar 2025
Motorsport

Boat race to replace cancelled ski showcase

FEARS this year’s Easter Powersports Weekend will be a shadow of its former self have been cast aside, with Mildura Ski Club announcing a replacement event for the cancelled Mildura 100. The Mildura 100 Ski Race -- and all events like it around...

19 Feb 2025
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Education

Henderson kids make a splash

THIS year’s swimming carnival at Henderson College made a big splash, with students of all ages and teams diving in head first. Principal Deveena Obst said there had been a great show of teamwork from all of the students.“Everyone...

15 Feb 2025
Water sports

Dragon boat racers hit new heights

MILDURA Dragon Boat Club has started the year strongly, with an improved performance at the Falls Creek Regatta. In the club’s second visit to the picturesque Rocky Valley Lake, the team of 18 came away with five placings from seven...

29 Jan 2025
Water sports

Swimmers star at country champs

MILDURA has laid the platform for a strong future when it comes to competitive swimming, according to Swimming Victoria chief executive Jason Hellwig. Hosts Mildura Swimming Club and other organisations involved received rave reviews for the...

23 Jan 2025
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Warm welcome at swim champs

VICTORIA’S best regional swimmers continued to battle it out under warm temperatures at Mildura Waves yesterday, with the three-day annual meet – which rotates around the state – set to conclude today. The Victorian Country Long Course Swimming...

20 Jan 2025
Water sports

Splash hit - Swimming Victoria keen for Mildura championships

THE Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships are in safe hands in Mildura, according to Swimming Victoria chief executive Jason Hellwig. More than 600 competitors are competing and an expected turnout of over 3000 people are...

18 Jan 2025
Water sports

Mildura swimmers ready to face the best

MILDURA Swimming Club members are ready to take on the best in the state at their home venue this weekend. As more than 650 future stars of the pool descend upon Mildura Waves for the Victorian Country Long Course Swimming Championships...

17 Jan 2025
Water sports

Head first into diving success

MILDURA’S major diving event has once again been hailed a huge success. Athletes from seven different clubs proved their mettle in the air during the annual Ripntear Peter and Patricia Morgan Memorial Meet and Victorian Country Diving...

15 Jan 2025
Water sports

Big numbers for swim carnival

MORE than 650 swimmers have been confirmed to take part in next week’s Victorian Long Course Swimming Champions to be held at Mildura Waves. Seen as arguably the biggest event on the calendar each year for regional swimmers from across the state...

11 Jan 2025
Water sports

Ripntear ready to make a splash

SOME of the best up and coming divers are out to make a splash at the weekend’s Ripntear Peter and Patricia Morgan Memorial Meet and Victorian Country Diving Championships. Mildura’s number one diving event will see more than 50 competitors take to...

10 Jan 2025
Water sports

Vics back on top on water

VICTORIA have their hands back on the title for the first time in five years in their annual tournament ski challenge against South Australia. Mildura Ski Club’s Cowra Station facility was home for some brilliant slalom skiing action the...

06 Jan 2025
Water sports

Ski season back on deck

TOURNAMENT skiing makes its return to Mildura Ski Club’s Cowra Station site this weekend for the annual South Australia versus Victoria challenge. The challenge is a teams based event with skiers individual scores grouping together. This weekend’s...

04 Jan 2025