Yarrawonga Mulwala swimmers participated in the Swimmer Development Clinic, including Club Captain Lara Angwin, Finn Angwin, Jackson and Joc Maxted, Flynn Cox, Emma and Alice Thomas, Thomas and Elyse Minogue. Pictured with Australian Dolphin and Commonwealth Games medallist Holly Barratt.
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Two Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club swimmers proudly represented their club at the 2026 Mattioli Melbourne Sprints, competing against some of the fastest swimmers from across Victoria.
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Held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park, the event took place at the weekend. The Melbourne Sprints is a qualifying event, attracting talented swimmers who have achieved the qualifying standards required to compete at this level.
Flynn Cox (13) and Jackson Maxted (16) both earned their places at the competition, gaining valuable experience racing against strong fields of competitors from across the state.
Flynn Cox delivered an impressive performance across his three events, achieving two personal best times
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Flynn delivered an impressive performance across his three events, achieving two personal best times and improving his seeded positions in both the 50m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle. In the 50m Backstroke, Flynn improved seven places on his seeded position, shaving 0.27 seconds off his previous best time.
His standout performance came in the 50m Freestyle, where he recorded an impressive personal best of 1.04 seconds, climbing 29 places above his original seeding.
Flynn also competed in the 50m Breaststroke, gaining valuable racing experience against a competitive field.
Jackson represented the club in the 16-year-old boys' 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle events. Competing at this level provided him with a valuable opportunity to test himself against some of Victoria's leading age-group swimmers and gain experience at state-level competition.
Jackson Maxted competed strongly in two events at MSAC
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The club also celebrated the achievements of two additional swimmers, Billie Archibald and Finn Angwin, who successfully achieved qualifying times for the Melbourne Sprints but were unfortunately unable to attend.
Having four swimmers qualify for this level of event is a fantastic achievement for the Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club and highlights the continued development of its competitive swimming program.
The club congratulates all four swimmers on achieving the qualifying standards, with special recognition to Flynn and Jackon for their efforts in Melbourne.
Their performances reflect the dedication of the swimmers, the ongoing support of their families and the commitment of the club's coaching team.
With the long-course swimming season now underway, the club looks forward to building on these achievements as swimmers continue to work towards upcoming district, country and state competitions.
Swimmers and coaches dive into development
Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club Coaches attended the Coach Education Forum at the recent Swimming Victoria Regional Roadshow, led by elite swimming coach Jo Love.
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Members of the Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club enjoyed a weekend of learning and development at the Swimming Victoria Regional Roadshow, held in Wodonga on 17–18 October.
The event brought together swimmers, coaches, officials and volunteers from across the Ovens & Murray District, with Yarrawonga Mulwala well represented across the various development sessions.
Head Coach Lyndon Hart, along with coaches Jocelyn Cameron and Kevin White, attended the Coach Education Forum, joined by the club's newest coaches, Julia Thomas, Lara Angwin and Darcy Cox. Led by elite swimming coach Jo Love, the forum provided an opportunity to exchange ideas, gain valuable insights and further develop coaching skills.
Nine Yarrawonga Mulwala swimmers participated in the Swimmer Development Clinic, including Club Captain Lara Angwin, Finn Angwin, Jackson and Joc Maxted, Flynn Cox, Emma and Alice Thomas, Thomas and Elyse Minogue.
The clinic began with a dryland session before swimmers headed into the pool to refine their technique and skills across all four strokes.
A highlight was meeting Australian Dolphin and Commonwealth Games medallist Holly Barratt, who shared her journey to representing Australia and the dedication required to compete at an international level. It was an inspiring experience for the club's young swimmers.
Club representatives also attended the Splash Collective Club Development Workshop, exploring opportunities for club growth and sustainability, along with the Technical Officials Workshop, which covered the new Swimming Australia Rules.
Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club extends its appreciation to Swimming Victoria and the Ovens & Murray District Swimming Association for bringing these valuable opportunities to the region.
With swimmers, coaches, officials and volunteers all involved, the weekend provided valuable knowledge, new skills and inspiration to support the club's continued development both in and out of the pool.
