Dan Stampa, Past President and current Vice President of the North Mackay Masters Swim Club, the Sinkers, has been recognised for his commitment to the club and Masters swimming in general. Dan has been appointed to the role of Director of Program Development for MSQ (Masters Swimming Queensland).
MSQ President Susanne Milenkevich confirmed that the formal appointment will be finalised at the next Board meeting in May. She thanked Dan for his commitment and said she looked forward to seeing his initiatives develop further.
Dan’s contributions, include his work on Lifeblood initiatives, which started with his club and have now expanded to another club in Central Queensland. He is also involved in fundraising activities and is interested in community engagement and non-competitive programs, such as Million Metres and the 50x50 celebrations, which have recently seen a revival. Dan aims to expand current initiatives within Central Queensland and develop a broader strategy over the next six months.
A team of 9 Sinkers recently returned from the National championships in Melbourne with a swag of medals.
Congratulations to all who competed and to the support team cheering them on.
The Sinkers have a complete programme planned for the year, including both competitive and social events
You don’t have to be a swimmer to enjoy being a part of this most inclusive club. Many members do their own thing and use the sessions to recover from injury or work on improving their fitness. The social session on a Saturday morning, followed by morning tea, provides the perfect opportunity to get to know members.
If you are interested in joining the Sinkers or want more information, please visit the North Mackay Sinkers page on Facebook.
Contributed by Gerri Kissner
Dan Stampa, Vice President of North Mackay Sinkers, has been recognised for his dedication to Masters swimming and appointed Director of Program Development for Masters Swimming Queensland. Photo supplied