Alyssia Dilley produced an amazing swim in the 100m backstroke swim taking almost two seconds of her old personal best time.

Jarrod Edwards had three swims on day one starting with the 50m fly and Jarrod took 2.5 seconds off his pb, followed by the 200 individual medley where he smashed 13 seconds off his personal best time, before turning up for the 50 free where he equalled his pb.

Casey Johnson in her first swim at the AIS managed to swim close to her personal best times, which was fantastic as it is a very daunting experience.

The Sparks sisters had a lot to prove showing their dad what swimming is all about.

Ally had three swims and managed personal best times in all events.

The 50m butterfly saw her smash her old pb by three seconds – the 50m freestyle by 0.2 second and the 100m backstroke taking one second off her previous best time. Younger sister Natty, in her first ACT meet, swam a 0.4 sec pb in the 50, freestyle.

At the end of day one, which was extremely long, we all staggered home to a beautiful barbecue cooked by the master chef himself, Mick Dilley, who cooked up steak sausages, chicken kebabs and bacon eggs with salads.

After a good night sleep we were all back at the pool bright and early for day two.

Day two saw the meet get underway with the 200m backstroke, Dylan Anderson led the way for Bomaderry club just outside pb but using this as a warm up to his 400m freestyle where he smashed his time by more than five seconds.

The 10 and under 50m breaststroke was next to take the stage and the three amigos of Isaac Collins, James and Jack Batson were there to race.

Isaac pulled out all stops to smash four seconds of his old personal best time, while not to be outdone Jack sliced a massive eight seconds off his previous pb and James came home strong with a two second pb.

The girls were next to perform and what great swims they all put together with Alyssia Dilley taking four seconds off her pb, Casey Johnson also took four seconds off her previous best time while Zoe Anderson and Natty Sparks swam close to their personal best times.

Jordan Collins swam in the 12 years girls breaststroke taking one second off her pb, while Shannon Anderson swam in the girls 15 years breaststroke slicing four seconds of her previous best time.

Than it was up to three strong competitors in the 400m freestyle where Dylan Anderson swam a great race taking four seconds off his time, qualifying for country but just missing NSW State championships by the smallest of margins. Matilda Baard and Ally Sparks fought it out in the girls 400m, with Ally taking 5 seconds off her time and Matilda swimming close to a personal best time. The Batson boys were next to hit the water in the 200 individual medley, with both boys beside each other it was a race between the brothers.

Jack managed to take 32 seconds off his old time and just nudge James out who took 30 seconds off his previous pb.

Macc Carroll swam the 200 individual medley for 12-year olds and although having asthma half way through the race still managed to put together a great race. Jordan Collins was the sole 12-year-old Bomaderry swimmer and she showed her true guts and determination taking 2 seconds off her time.

The 10 and under 50 backstroke was next to hit the water James swam a half second pb while Isaac managed a one second pb and Jack swam equal to his pb.

The girls showed good form with Casey Johnson Natty Sparks and Zoe Anderson all taking a whopping five seconds off their personal best times with Alyssia swimming equal to her time.

Dylan Anderson was just outside his pb in the 50m backstroke.

Jordan Collins smashed her pb going under the 40 seconds for the first time and Ally Sparks swam a 0.2 second pb.

With the thunderstorm brewing outside it was the big guns swimming the blue ribbon event in the 50m freestyle. Unfortunately Bomaderry did not have any swimmers fast enough for this but the race for $100 was exceptional.

After a long day it was all down to the 100m freestyle.

With the under 10s up first and it was three tired children that went down to marshalling area.

James, Jack and Casey gave their best to swim equal to pbs.

The 12-year-old girls of Ally and Jordi put in gutsy swims to swim equal to their pbs.

However, it was the 12 year-old-boys Dylan and Jarrad that kept the best swim to last qualifying for NSW State Championships.

They went side by side all the way and both posted 1.06 with Dylan just taking out the honours and collecting third place for the Bomaderry Swimming Club.

As the sun started to set all Bomaderry swimmers headed back to the coast after a successful weekend.

Well done to all swimmers and parents and coaches on a wonderfully successful weekend.

A reminder to all that Friday night pointscore has finished for the Christmas period and will resume on Friday January 20.

The club’s Christmas party will be held this Sunday from 1pm to 5pm at the Bay and Basin Leisure Centre.

Word has it we may even get a special visit from the big man himself, Santa. Parents are asked to bring a plate to share, a barbecue will be provided.

Swimmers please remember if you are attending a carnival could you please text Nichole your results ASAP, on 0408 657 234, so that we can get them in the paper.

For all enquiries into Bomaderry swim club please contact Raelene on 0403885770.

Have a great week everyone and a happy Christmas and a safe and healthy 2012.