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 Senior Squads – SSC District (DIS), State Potential (SPO), State Performance (SPE) & State Podium (POD) Squads. SSC Squad Structure

When planning we take into account the goal is to develop the strokes and skills in specific training blocks, 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 DIS/SPO/SPE/POD 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, Proficiency Awards Qualifying Times for Victorian Championships Metro, State Age & State Open, as well as National Open QT’s 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

Fri May 19 – Melbourne Swim League
- Racing and Fun Team Event

Sun May 21 – Officials SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events + 1 of 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
- 100 FR, 100 BK, 100 BR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat-Sun Jun 10-11 – Warrnambool SC Meet (Team Event)
- 50 FR, 100 IM, 100 FLY, 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FR, 200 IM
- Minimum 1 of 400 IM, 400 FR, 800 FR
- Minimum 2 Choice Event (200m or greater)
- 10 swims total (5 each day)
Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach

Sat Jun 24 – Swimming Victoria Relay Competition
- 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

Sat Jul 15 – MLC Aquatic SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events (per session)
This event is aimed towards those who were not able to participate in the Warrnambool SC Meet – Jun 10-11

Sun Jul 16 – Surrey Park SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events (per session)
This event is available only for those who are not able to participate in the Warrnambool SC Meet – Jun 10-11

Sat Jul 22 – Bayside SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events (per session)

Sun Jul 23 – Firbank Aquastars SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events (per session)

Fri Jul 28 – SV SC Distance Meet
- Minimum 1 individual event

Sat-Sun Jul 29-30 – Victorian Metro Championships (DIS/SPO)
- Enter events as qualified

Sat-Sun Jul 29-30 – ACT SC Championships (SPE/POD) TBC
- Enter events as qualified

Sat Aug 12 – Essendon District Aquatic SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events (per session)

Sun Aug 13 – Ringwood SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events (per session)

Sat-Sun Aug 19-20 – Victorian SC Open Championships
- Enter events as qualified

Sat or Sun Aug 26 or 27 – SSC PB Aggregate 2
- 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FLY + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Fri-Sun Sep 1-3 – Victorian SC Age Championships
- Enter events as qualified

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