Sunday 12 October 2025

The Barwon South West Swimming Association (BSWSA) recently held its annual general meeting and annual award presentations to celebrate and recognise the wonderful successes and achievements of many of the BSWSA Swimmers at the Hampden Hotel Camperdown.

The Portland Swimming Club was awarded the Bob Carmichael trophy, which is awarded to the club that improves results by highest % from the previous year’s District Championships. Riley and Leo Healy both accepted the award on behalf of the Portland Swimming Club which they were honoured to be able to do. Portland Swimming Club President Kristy Andrews said "We are humbled to receive the award and feel extremely proud of the efforts of our swimmers to achieve this. The club is constantly growing and improving, and this result is testament to that."

Portland 2025 Swimmer Of The Year Leo Healy was awarded the Runner Up for the 9/U Boys Age Champion namely the Peter McNeil Trophy. Leo was pleased with his result. "I tried my best and I am very happy to receive this award". Kristy Andrews went on to say "Leo's award demonstrates his commitment and effort he has put in through the season and is a credit to his hard work week in and week out, even on the tough days." 

Portland Swimming Club Secretary Rachael Healy and family attended the awards said that it was great to see the club and swimmers being recognised for their hard work and efforts over the past 12 months. "We are very proud of our swimmers who contributed to these awards, and I'd like to thank our coaches for continuing to embed a passion for swimming and encouraging the swimmers to achieve their full potential."

Rebecca Deocampo, 11 yrs old has been selected from Portland to represent the Barwon South West District at the upcoming Country Junior District Competition in Melbourne at Melbourne Sports Centres (MSAC) Indoor 50m pool. The Portland Swimming Club wishes Rebecca all the very best and will be cheering her on. "It is so exciting having so many young swimmers so eager to pursue this sport and compete and participate in development programs." Said Kristy.

24 September 2025

This week we farewell one of our coaches, Michelle Beddows as their family embarks on a new adventure. Michelle has been an integral part of the coaching team over the past two + years, bringing both experience and knowledge through her Surf Lifesaving, and a dedication to promote excellence in swimming to help the club swimmers develop and progress to meet their individual goals. Portland Swimming Club President Kristy Andrews said "Michelle's sessions were fun and challenging and will be hard to replicate. I truly hope that Michelle continues to pursue coaching wherever she is... And come back and visit us every now and then."

The Portland Swimming Club wishes the Beddows family the best of luck and will dearly miss Rhys's cheeky sense of humor and Marie's inquisitive, helpful nature. All the best guys and you are always part of our team!

2 August 2025

The Port of Portland recently announced their sponsorship to the Portland Swimming Club as part of their FY26 Community Sponsorship Program funding which will go towards the Portland Swimming Club's Annual swim meet later this year.

29 July 2025

On Saturday 28 July 2025 we had Oliver, Gwyneth, Rhys and Marie, representing Portland at the Ballarat Top 5 Series, Meet 2.