27/09/2026
2026 Mount Barker Swimming Club Presentation Night
On Saturday 5 September, we came together to celebrate another fantastic season at our Annual Presentation Night.
It was a wonderful evening of dinner, trophy presentations, plenty of laughs and, most importantly, recognising the achievements, commitment and contribution of our swimmers, coaches, volunteers and supporters throughout the season.
And, for once… the President didn't cry! 😂
We’ll call that another achievement worth celebrating!
We were thrilled to have some of our wonderful sponsors join us on the night.
A big thank you to Steve, Ange & Eliza from SAJE Exports, and Todd & Rachael from Murray Bridge Recycling, for joining us and for their ongoing support of Mount Barker Swimming Club. We really appreciate your commitment to our club and our swimmers.
A few lucky guests also went home with some fantastic door prizes, thanks to the generosity of some wonderful local businesses — Sky City, The Lane Vineyard, Beerenberg, Great Eastern Hotel Littlehampton, Heaps Good Spirits - Heaps Good Gin, Funkita, Funky Trunks, AMANZI, Murray Bridge Recycling and Jurlique.
A huge thank you to these businesses for supporting our club and helping make the night extra special. We really appreciate your generosity!
Club Awards
• SA Country Championships Swimmer of the Meet – Nathan
• SA Country Championships Spirit Award – Marley
• Lynda Matthews Best Support Person Award – Libby
• Most Improved Swimmer – Leo
• David Thompson Coaches Award – Darcie
• Most Committed Swimmer of the Season – Male – Lachlan
• Most Committed Swimmer of the Season – Female – Kayla
• Masters Highest Point Scorer – Male – Brett
• Masters Highest Point Scorer – Female – Riki Lee
• Elite Swimmer of the Season – Male – Nathan
• Elite Swimmer of the Season – Female – Kayla
⭐ Club Stars
Congratulations to our Club Stars, recognised for their commitment and achievements throughout the season:
Level 1
Maddie B • Liam • Saya
Level 2
Winta • Kai • Billy • Oscar • Winslow
Level 3
Darcie • Rowan
Level 4
Marley
Level 5
Tayla • Lachlan
Level 6
Cooper • Anika
Level 7
Maya
Level 8
Elizabeth
Level 9
Kayla
Level 10
Bailey
The Presentation Night also recognised the results from our Club Championships, with congratulations to all of our swimmers who competed throughout the event.
Age Champions
• Male 7/U – Hilton
• Female 8/9 – Vera
• Female 10/11 – Maddie
• Male 10/11 – Lachlan
• Female 12/13 – Maya
• Male 12/13 – Oscar
• Female 14/15 – Elizabeth
• Male 14/15 – Rowan
• Female 16–29 – Kayla
• Male 16–29 – Bailey
• Female 30/O – Hannah & Libby
• Male 30/O – Cliff
The Kippax Shield was presented to our club in 1989 by visiting members from the Kippax Amateur Swimming Club, and is awarded to the fastest 10/U Freestyle swimmer
• Lachlan
Open Club Champions
• Female Open Club Champion – Kayla
• Male Open Club Champions – Bailey & Nathan
• Boogie Cup – Darren
• Coaches Handicap – Aaron
During the evening, we acknowledged the team who represented Mount Barker Swimming Club at the SA Short Course Championships at the end of August. It was fantastic to see our swimmers competing at State level and proudly representing the club.
We also celebrated two of our swimmers, Kayla & Lachlan, who were selected to represent South Australia at the School Sport Australia Championships, with their selection recognised through the presentation of their representative flashes.
A fantastic achievement and something they can be very proud of!
Congratulations to every swimmer who was recognised on the night — and to all of our swimmers who have worked hard, challenged themselves, achieved PBs, represented the club and supported each other throughout the season.
A huge thank you to our coaches, committee, officials, volunteers, families and supporters.
A swimming club is so much more than what happens in the pool, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who helps make Mount Barker Swimming Club the friendly, supportive and welcoming club that it is.
What a season!
Congratulations to all our award winners, Club Stars and representatives!
