Club Awards

Whilst the Telopea Amateur Swimming Club was formed in November 1964, some of the Club's trophies have a much longer association with ACT Swimming. Many came from the period when the Canberra Amateur Swimming Club was based at the Manuka Pool. The trophies which relate to the period when the Canberra ASC was based at Manuka were presented to Telopea by the original recipients or the families of the original recipients at the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Manuka Pool. Other trophies have been kindly donated by members and friends of the Club. See also History

These trophies are presented to Telopea swimmers at the Annual Presentation Night, held in May each year. Trophies are awarded for results achieved at Club Championships and Club Nights. There are also several special awards selected by either the Management Committee, the Club Captains, the Coach or a combination of these office bearers. These special awards all acknowledge special achievement or effort by the individual concerned.

Please take a few moments to discover the richness of the history of these trophies, some of which help to tell the story of swimming in the early days of Canberra.

Name & History of Trophy	Awarded for	Recipient 2008
Jack Gallagher and Family Trophy Presented by the Gallagher Family.	8 Years & Under Boys Champion	Xavier Pearson
Max Riethmuller and Family Trophy Presented by Max Rieuthmuller and Family. Max Rieuthmuller joined the Club in 1965 and held various positions including Secretary 1965/68, Treasurer 1968/69 and President 1975/76. He was made a Life Member in March 1977.	8 Years & Under Girls Champion	Anneliese Brenner
McLeod Family Trophy Presented by Kevin and Judy McLeod, members of Telopea until 1996.	9 Years Boys Champion	Jarod Watson
Rogerson Family Trophy Presented by Chris and Kim Rogerson, members of Telopea until 1996.	9 Years Girls Champion	Georgie Forestier-Wardley
Bruce McLeod and Family Trophy Presented by Bruce McLeod. The McLeod family were involved with Telopea during the late 1960's and early 1970's.	10 Years Boys Champion	Alexander Ryan
Theo Bischoff Trophy Presented by Theo Bishoff.	10 Years Girls Champion	Mikaela Goldstein
CASC - Jensen Trophy Championship Age 1939-40. First Senior Man K. Hill One of the trophies handed to the Club at the 50th Anniversary celebrations.	11 Years Boys Champion	-
Bill Taylor Trophy Presented by Bill Taylor, a long time member and tireless worker for the Club. Bill was made a Life Member in 1995.	11 Years Girls Champion	Oonagh Slater
JL Davies Cup Presented by John Davies who was a parent and local businessman, Kingston Pharmacy, and was Club Patron during 1966/67.	12 Years Boys Champion	NIL
WP Ryan Cup Presented by Bill Ryan who was the convenor of the inaugural meeting of Telopea ASC on 26 November 1964. He became President in August 1965 and held that position until May 1968. Elected Secretary for the 1968/69 and 1969/70 seasons and was President again during the 1974/75 season.	12 Years Girls Champion	Kate Miller
R Scott-McLean Trophy Presented by Rena Scott-McLean, Life Member and long term office bearer of Telopea during the 1980's and 1990's.	13 Years Boys Champion	James Ashurst
Allworth Family Trophy Presented by the Allworth Family.	13 Years Girls Champion	Rychelle Watson
TR Colless Trophy	14 Years Boys Champion	Nathan Miller
Reg Dryden Trophy Presented by Reg Dryden in 1968.	14 Years Girls Champion	Katie Schmank
CASC - H Calthorpe Trophy Men Swimming 1937-38 Won by S. Maugher The trophy bears the family name now associated with the historic Calthorpe House on Mugga Way in Canberra but at the time they were a local family like any other. This trophy was donated to the Club by the Calthorpe Family in 1981 during the 50th Anniversary celebrations.	15 Years Boys Champion	Mitchell Nemec
FCT School Swimming D Adams Under 16 Sprint Champion 1937 (Fire Chiefs Trophy) Prior to the opening of the Manuka Pool in 1931 and the establishment of the Canberra ASC, the only swimming body in Canberra was the Canberra Fire Brigade Amateur Swimming Club which used to conduct events in the Molonglo River. This trophy, now known as the Fire Chiefs Trophy, was originally donated for School competition and is another of the trophies donated to the Club during the 50th Anniversary celebrations.	15 Years Girls Champion	Laura Angus
James Brophy Trophy James Brophy was involved with swimming in Canberra since its inception. He was an Auditor of the Club in its early days (1968) and also a past Patron of the Club. This trophy was presented to the Club in 1968. The Brophy Shield (the inter-district meet held in Canberra each year) was named after James Brophy in honour of his work for Country Swimming.	16 Years Boys Champion	*Robert Albertson-Kill*
Reeve Trophy Member of the Canberra Club 1967/68.	16 Years Girls Champion	Jessica Traficante
Canberra Trophy Centre Donated to the Club in 1981 to encourage the older swimmers to continue to swim competitively.	17 Years Boys Champion	-
Greg Breadman Sports Centre Trophy Donated to the Club in 1981 to encourage the older swimmers to continue to swim competitively.	17 Years Girls Champion	-
Telopea Amateur Swimming Club Trophy	18 Years Boys	-
Telopea Amateur Swimming Club Trophy	18 Years Girls	-
Telopea Amateur Swimming Club Trophy	19 & Over Boys Trophy	-
Telopea Amateur Swimming Club Trophy	19 & Over Girls Trophy	-
R Spreadbury Trophy Member of the Canberra Club. Trophy donated in 1965/66.	Open Men's Champion	Dylan Appleqvist
EH Delaney Trophy Original member of Telopea ASC. Presented at first Championships in 1965/66.	Open Women's Champion	Lindsay De Witte
Murden Gwyther Plate Originally for Open Men 100 yards Freestyle Championship (became the 100 metres in 1984/85). Presented to Telopea ASC at the 50th Anniversary Swimming Carnival held at Manuka in 1981.	Open Mens 100m Freestyle Champion	Dylan Appleqvist
President’s Plate Originally for the Open Women 100 yards Freestyle Championship (became the 100 metres in 1984/85). This trophy was donated by Mr Pat Brazil who joined the Club in 1968. He held the position of President from 1977/78 to 1981/82 and was made a Life Member in May 1982. Mr Brazil is currently the Club Patron.	Open Womens 100m Freestyle Champion	Laura Angus
Dora Craig Memorial Trophy Donated by the Craig Family in 1988 in memory of Dora Craig. This trophy alternated between male and female Breaststroke Champions. Dora Craig joined Telopea ASC in 1973 and became Secretary in 1974. She held this position until 1985 when she became Senior Vice-President, holding this position until her death in 1986. She was honoured with a Life Membership in 1984 and was the first recipient of the Hollingworth Trophy in 1979. She was also awarded a NSWASA Service Merit Award in 1986 in recognition of her contribution to the advancement of swimming in the Southern NSW and Capital Territory Districts.	Open Mens 100m Breaststroke Champion	Dylan Appleqvist
Dora Craig Memorial Trophy In line with the wishes of the original Dora Craig Memorial Trophy, this trophy alternates between male and female Breaststroke Champions.	Open Womens 100m Breaststroke Champion	Laura Angus
The Matthew Hudson Trophy Donated to the Club by the Hudson Family in 2001. Mathew was an outstanding swimmer and represented the Club at Country, State, Age and Open Nationals.	Open Mens 200m Freestyle Champion	Dylan Appleqvist
Telopea Amateur Swimming Club	Open Womens 200m Freestyle Champion	Jessica Traficante
The Peter Freney Trophy The committee presented this trophy in 2003 to recognise the achievements of Peter Freney and in appreciation for his many years of leadership and tireless coaching while Coach of Telopea from 1975 to 2002.	Open Mens 100m Butterfly Champion	*Nathan Miller*
The Peter Freney Trophy The committee presented this trophy in 2003 to recognise the achievements of Peter Freney and in appreciation for his many years of leadership and tireless coaching while Coach of Telopea from 1975 to 2002.	Open Womens 100m Butterfly Champion	Heather Middleton
Ailsa Neil Memorial Trophy Donated by the McLeod Family in memory of Ailsa Neil, a valued supporter of Telopea.	Open Mens 200m Butterfly Champion	Robert Albertson-Kill
Ailsa Neil Memorial Trophy Donated by the Pope Family. Ailsa Neil provided support to the Club over several years in the early 1990's through preparation of the programmes for the major Telopea meets and other tasks for the Club. This trophy was donated in 1993 in recognition of her association with the Club.	Open Womens 200m Butterfly Champion	Jessica Traficante
The Margaret Freney Trophy Presented in 2003 by the committee in appreciation for her efforts and dedication given by Margaret Freney during her long association with Telopea.	Open Mens 100m Backstroke Champion	Nathan Miller
The Margaret Freney Trophy Presented in 2003 by the committee in appreciation for her efforts and dedication given by Margaret Freney during her long association with Telopea.	Open Womens 100m Backstroke Champion	Lindsay De Witte
Ben and Peter George Memorial Trophy Donated by Bill George, President of Telopea from 1988 to 1994. Bill and Sue's daughter, Amy, was Club Captain in 1989. Bill George was made a Life Member of the club in 2000.	Open Mens 200m Backstroke Champion	*Robert Albertson-Kill*
Fogarty Family Trophy Donated by Narelle and Alan Fogarty. Narelle is a Life Member of Telopea and long serving Management Committee Member. Alan was also a valued member of the Management Committee for a number of years.	Open Womens 200m Backstroke Champion	Lindsay De Witte
Harrex Family Trophy Donated to the Club in 2000. Warren Harrex was President of the Club 1999 & 2000. Eleanor Harrex worked tirelessly for the club. Rebecca & Sarah Harrex were Club Captains and Sarah is presently coaching the junior squad.	Open Mens 200m Breaststroke Champions	Dylan Appleqvist
Harrex Family Trophy Donated to the Club in 2000. Warren Harrex was President of the Club 1999 & 2000. Eleanor Harrex worked tirelessly for the club. Rebecca & Sarah Harrex were Club Captains and Sarah is presently coaching the junior squad.	Open Womens 200m Breaststroke Champion	Laura Angus
Bill Baker and Family Trophy Donated to the Club in 2000. Bill Baker was President of Telopea 1997/98, Vice-President and valued member of the Management Committee for many years. Bill was made a Life Member of the club in 2000.	Open Mens 400m Freestyle Champion	Dylan Appleqvist
Bill Baker and Family Trophy Donated to the Club in 2000. Bill Baker was President of Telopea 1997/98, Vice-President and valued member of the Management Committee for many years. Bill was made a Life Member of the club in 2000.	Open Womens 400m Freestyle Champion	Jessica Traficante
Joan Kellett Trophy Past President ACT Swimming	Open Mens 200m Individual Medley Champion	*Dylan Appleqvist*
Joan Kellett Trophy Past President ACT Swimming	Open Womens 200m Individual Medley Champion	*Heather Middleton*
Cathy Lee Memorial Trophy Presented by Roger Lee and family in memory of Cathy who was a member of the Telopea Swim Club and a committed supporter of swimming in the ACT.	Senior Skins Champion	TBA
Maurice McInerny Trophy Presented by Maurice McInerny in 1973/74 as a Saturday Morning Point Score Trophy for Boys. With the conclusion of Saturday morning swimming when Telopea left the Manuka Pool it was decided to introduce a new award - Club Night Pointscore 12 & Under Boys Champion for the whole of the swimming year.	Club Night Pointscore 12 & Under Boys	Liam Barber
Lloyd Pollard Trophy First presented to the Club in 1974 for Saturday Morning Point Score Trophy for Girls. Again, with the conclusion of Saturday morning swimming the trophy became the Club Night Pointscore 12 & Under Girls Champion for the whole of the swimming year.	Club Night Pointscore 12 & Under Girls	Zoe Carter
Jim Fraser Memorial Cup Club Night Pointscore Male 13 & Over Boys Champion for the whole of the swimming year. Presented to the Club in 1969/70. Mr Fraser served as the Local Member of Parliament for a considerable period of time.	Club Night Pointscore 13 & Over Boys	Finbar Pearson
Ingrid & Ian Wells Perpetual Trophy Club Night Pointscore 13 & Over Girls Champion for the whole of the swimming year. Ian Wells was a Coach and Office Bearer of Telopea for several years prior to becoming Coach of the Woden Club.	Club Night Pointscore 13 & Over Girls	Lynsay Saywell
CASC - H Calthorpe Trophy Men Swimming 1938-39 Won by S. Maugher The trophy bears the family name now associated with the historic Calthorpe House on Mugga Way in Canberra but at the time they were a local family like any other. This trophy was originally donated to the Canberra ASC during the 1938/39 season and was subsequently donated to Telopea during the 50th Anniversary celebrations and became the Winter Pointscore Trophy.	Boys Club Night Winter Pointscore Champion	Cormac Pearson
CASC - Sir George Knowles Trophy 1938-39 Won by F. Thomas. This trophy was originally donated to the Canberra ASC during the 1938/39 season and was donated to Telopea at the 50th Anniversary Swimming Carnival held at the Manuka Pool in 1981 and was made the Winter Pointscore Trophy for Girls.	Girls Club Night Winter Pointscore Champion	Zoe Carter
Les Barclay Plate First presented in 1996. Les is currently the Head Coach of the Club.	Brace Relay	-
Barry Newport Trophy Presented to the Club by Barry Newport in 1975. Barry Newport was the Junior Boy Champion at the Club's first official Championships held during February 1966. He was an outstanding swimmer who represented the Club at Country, State and National levels. He was Club Captain between 1968 and 1972.	Most Consistent Boy	Nathan Miller
Pam Cass Trophy Presented to the Club by Pam Cass during the 1974/75 season. Mrs Cass joined the Club in 1967. She was the Club Recorder for several years and was awarded Life Membership in July 1974.	Most Consistent Girl	Heather Middleton
Canberra Trophy Centre Suppliers of high quality trophies, plaques, silver goblets and engraving services in the ACT	Most Improved Boy	Alexander Ryan
Canberra Trophy Centre Suppliers of high quality trophies, plaques, silver goblets and engraving services in the ACT	Most Improved Girl	Lyndsay Saywell
Beringen Trophy Glenn Beringen, an Olympic 200m breaststroke silver medallist in Los Angeles (1984) and Commonwealth silver medallist in breaststroke in Brisbane (1982), was Head Coach at the South Australian Sports Institute for ten years before joining the AIS. He has coached swimmers to world records (short course), as has guided athletes to medals at all major championships including the Olympic Games, World Championships and Commonwealth Games.	Most Improved Female 10yrs & Under Breaststroker	Mikaela Goldstein
Beringen Trophy Glenn Beringen, an Olympic 200m breaststroke silver medallist in Los Angeles (1984) and Commonwealth silver medallist in breaststroke in Brisbane (1982), was Head Coach at the South Australian Sports Institute for ten years before joining the AIS. He has coached swimmers to world records (short course), as has guided athletes to medals at all major championships including the Olympic Games, World Championships and Commonwealth Games.	Most Improved Male 10yrs & Under Breaststroker	Eli Gatica
Freney Family Trophy The Freney Family has been a part of Telopea as swimmers, parents, office bearers and coaches for over 30 years. Both Peter (Coach) and Margaret are Life Members of the Club.	Most Dedicated in Training	Lindsay De Witte
Droop Family Trophy Presented by the Droop Family in 1980.	Encouragement Award	Katie Schmank
D Veal & R Adams Trophy Donated by David Veal and Rosemary Adams, Club Captains of Telopea in 1984.	Junior Encouragement Award	Alexandra Brenner
Capital Television Shield Donated by Capital Television after several of the 12 and under swimmers did a TV commercial for Canberra Milk.	Best Junior Swimmer	*Alexander Ryan*
Cupitt Family Trophy Donated to the Club in 2003. Marcia Cupitt was an active member of Telopea holding many positions including President 2001 & 2002. She was made life member in 2002. Melanie Cupitt first started swimming for Telopea in 1992. She was Club Captain in 2002/03 and became a Coach for the Junior Squad in 2002.	Most Dedicated Junior Swimmer 12 & Under from the Junior Squad	*Woodard Hooper/Liam Barber*
C Flutter & K Scott-McLean Trophy Presented to Telopea ASC by Chloe Flutter and K Scott-McLean, past Club Captains.	Long Distance Specialist	Jessica Traficante
Coach’s Trophy Donated by Peter Freney, past Coach of Telopea ASC.	Outstanding Achievement	Laura Angus
The Paton Trophy Trophy Presented to the club in 2004 to recognise the achievements of Female swimmers who competed in Open Water Swimming. The Paton family were very active members for the club. Siohban was a multi Gold Medallist at the 2000 Paralympics and Sarah was the first Telopea Swimmer to represent her country at the Olympic Games. She was a finalist in the 800m Freestyle at Athens in 2004	Female Open Water Swimmer	*Jessica Traficante*
The Paton Trophy Trophy Presented to the club in 2004 to recognise the achievements of Female swimmers who competed in Open Water Swimming. The Paton family were very active members for the club. Siohban was a multi Gold Medallist at the 2000 Paralympics and Sarah was the first Telopea Swimmer to represent her country at the Olympic Games. She was a finalist in the 800m Freestyle at Athens in 2004	Female Open Water Swimmer	*Jessica Traficante*
Captains Trophy for Sportsmanship The recipient of this award is determined by the Telopea Club Captains.	Sportsmanship	Lyndsay Saywell
The Sainsbery Family Trophy Presented to the Club by the Sainsbery Family for the swimmer who could combine swimming with school studies and succeed with reasonable in both fields. Ian Sainsbery was an outstanding swimmer and academic who represented the Club at the highest level.	Outstanding Swimming and Academic Excellence	NIL
Eldridge Trophy Donated by Jan Eldridge, Assistant Coach of Telopea	Junior Distance Swimmer	*Alexander Ryan*
The Hills Family Trophy The Hills Family came to Telopea from the USA in 2001. Richard swam at Country, State and National Levels. In 2003 he was a National Medalist. Both Adrienne & David took a keen interest in the Club helping out at Club Nights and Meets. David was Web Master in 2003. The Family returned to the USA in 2004	12 & Under Swimmer who swims the most events at Summer State	*Kate Miller*
The Francis Williams Bowl Francis joined the Club in 1994. He represented Telopea at all levels of swimming. His most successful result was at Australian Olympic Trials in Sydney 2000 were he finished 9th in 200m Breaststroke. Francis retired from Swimming in 2003 and has donated this trophy in 2004 to honour Francis' commitment to the Coaches of Telopea.	Highest Long Course IPS for the Season	*Laura Angus*
Hollingworth Trophy Presented to the Club by Dr Hollingworth.	Significant Contribution by a Parent	Jan Eldridge and Christine De Witte