Dear SSC Athletes, Parents and Coaches,

Our Coaches and Committee have been working on our planning for the Long Course (LC – 50m Pool) season which runs essentially September-April. 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 Sep 16 – Junior District Trials
- Key Event for all SSC Athletes Aged 11&U
- All Swimmers swim 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR
- Age as on 28/10/2023
- Top 10 in each event get FREE entry to Finals on 28/10/2023

Sat-Sun Sep 16-17 – District Championships
- Key event for all SSC Athletes Aged 12&O
- Minimum 3 Events per Session
- Include one distance 50/100 for each stroke FLY, BK, BR, FR (4 swims)
- Include two Choice Events (2 swims)

Sun Oct 8 – Tigersharks Splash and Dash Encouragement SC Meet
- Minimum 5 individual events (Recommended Swim to all 9)
- Include 100 IM plus one distance 25/50 for each stroke (5 swims)

Sat Oct 28 – Metro Junior District Finals
- Qualifiers – Top 10 in each event from 16/09/2023
- FREE Entry and awarded patches for achievement + District Rep Gear

Sun Oct 29 – Ringwood LC Meet
- Minimum 4 events including one distance 50/100/200 of each stroke FLY, BK, BR, FR
- This event is for those not participating in the Metro Junior District Finals (28/10/23)

Sat or Sun Nov 18 or 19 – SSC PB Aggregate 3
- 50 BR, 50 FLY, 50 FR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat-Sun Nov 25-26 – Wangaratta-Wodonga LC Meet (Team Event)
- Recommended 9 swims (3 per Session)
Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach

Sat Dec 2 – EDA LC Meet
- Minimum of 4 swims (one distance 50/100/200 of each stroke)
- This event is for those not able to participate in the Wangaratta-Wodonga Team Meet

Sun Dec 3 – MSC Splash LC Meet
- Minimum of 4 swims (one distance 50/100/200 of each stroke)
- This event is for those not able to participate in the Wangaratta-Wodonga Team Meet

Sun Sep 10 – 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

TBC
Fri Dec 22 – SSC Christmas Cracker!
- 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR
TBC

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