Dear SSC Athletes, Parents and Coaches,

Our Coaches and Committee have been working on our planning for the Short Course (SC – 25m Pool) season which runs essentially May-September. Provided below is our Tentative Event Schedule for our Junior Squads – SSC Development (DEV) & Intraclub (INT) Squads. SSC Squad Structure

When planning we take into account the goal is to develop the strokes and skills in training 4-6 weeks and then provide the opportunity for the children to execute these in competition.

Prior to entry into any competition swimmers and parents should discuss and confirm entries with their coach

For the majority of our SSC DEV/INT athletes in addition to the development of the core stroke and skill development (SSC Tech Descriptors) the goal is also move between squads as well as having the opportunity to achieve Junior Excellence (JX) standards and Proficiency Awards which will be through events participated in our event schedule.

Through the events in our schedule all athletes are encouraged to participate in all strokes and distances to ensure the development of the whole athlete with respect to stroke and skill as well as mental/psychological.

Further information will be provided in the Events section of Stack Team App for all upcoming events including recommended events. (There may be additional events provided based on the main focus for these groups which will be included as required in Stack Team App Event notification)

Sat May 6 – SSC 25m Record Breakers
- 100 IM, 25 FLY, 25 BK, 25 BR, 25 FR

Sun May 21 – Officials SC Meet
- Maximum 3 individual events + 400 IM or 400 FR
This event is available only for those aged 9yrs & older who are not able to participate in the Warrnambool SC Meet – Jun 10-11

Sat or Sun Jun 3 or 4 – SSC PB Aggregate 1
- 50 FR, 50 BK, 50 BR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat-Sun Jun 10-11 – Warrnambool SC Meet (Team Event)
- 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR, 100 IM, 100 FLY, 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FR + 1 Choice Event
(Choice Event recommended 200m unless not available based on age)
Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach

Sat Jun 24 – Swimming Victoria Relay Competition (SSC INT ONLY)
- Minimum 6 swimmers required to enter this event (by Mon Jun 12 by 12:00pm)
- Relays will be entered based on the maximum number of events possible and also age/ability
This is just a fun event with times not eligible for qualification

Sun Jul 30 – Geelong Sharks SC Trophy Meet
- 6 swims total minimum
- Minimum 1 of 100 IM or 200 IM
- One distance of each stroke 50 or 100 – 4 swims
- One Choice Swim

Sat or Sun Aug 26 or 27 – SSC PB Aggregate 2
- 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FLY + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat Sep 9 – SSC Tiny Olympic Prospects (TOP)
- 7&U – 100 IM & 200 FR
- 8yrs – 100 IM & 400 FR
- 9yrs – 200 IM & 800 FR
- 10yrs – 400 IM & 1500 FR
- 11&O – May complete Time Trial as desired
Special Stroke & Skill Session Juniors Mentored by Senior Swimmers

Swimmers should now plan what meets they will be able to participate in and what events they will be entering in each meet so they can then ensure their focus in training starts early so they are best prepared to perform on the event day.

See you in the pool!
We love to swim!

SSC Coaches & Committee