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 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 and Olympic Trials and 2024 Paris Olympics 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)

Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach

Sat May 11 – SSC Special Session @ Braybrook
- During Training Session 5:00-7:30am
- All SSC Athletes to Attend
- Small Combined Training Session for Athletes
- Seniors Mentoring Juniors on Strokes & Skills
- Some fun RELAYS!
- Social event following session

Sat May 25 – DVE Aquatic SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events 100/200m

Sun May 26 – SSC 25m Record Breakers
- Key Event for athletes to begin their goal setting/meet planning
- All Swimmers swim 100 IM, 25 FLY, 25 BK, 25 BR, 25 FR
Prior to this event we will be having a Secret Success Planning Session
This session is to provide an outline of how to plan meets/events & goal setting

Sat or Sun Jun 1 or 2 – SSC PB Aggregate 1
- 100 FR, 100 BK, 100 BR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat-Sun Jun 8-9 – Warrnambool SC Meet (Team Event)
- Recommended 10 swims (5 per Session)
- 50 FR, 100 FR, 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FLY, 100 IM, 200 IM
- Minimum of 1 of 400 IM/FR 800 FR
- Additional 200m Stroke events to total 10 swims
Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach
- if unable to attend this event alternate events June 15-16

Mon-Sat Jun 10-15 – Australian Olympic Trials
- Enter events as qualified

Sat Jun 15 – Firbank Aquastars SC Meet
This event is for those not able to participate in the Warrnambool Team Meet
- Minimum of 3 swims per session 100/200/400m

Sun Jun 16 – Metro West SC Meet
This event is for those not able to participate in the Warrnambool Team Meet
- Minimum of 3 swims + 400 IM/FR if qualified

Sat Jun 22 – SV Relay Championship
Eligible Athletes – SSC Intraclub Squad and above ONLY
- Fun Relays Event
- Must have a minimum of 6 athletes confirm for entry
- Relays entered based on maximum swims possible
- Not recommended for State Podium Athletes

Sun Jun 30 – SSC Special Session @ Carrum Downs
- During Training Session 4:00-7:00pm
- All SSC Athletes to Attend
- Small Combined Training Session for Athletes
- Seniors Mentoring Juniors on Strokes & Skills
- Some fun RELAYS!
- Social event following session

Sat Jul 13 – Nunawading SC Meet
- Minimum of 3 swims 100/200/400m
Last chance to qualify for Metro Champs

Sun Jul 14 – Surrey Park SC Meet
- Minimum of 3 swims 100/200/400m
Last chance to qualify for Metro Champs

Fri Jul 26 – SV SC Distance Meet
- Enter events as required for qualification

Sat-Sun Jul 27-28 – Victorian Metropolitan SC Championships
- Enter events as Qualified

Sat Aug 3 – DVE Aquatic SC Meet
- Minimum of 3 swims
Last chance to qualify for Open Champs

Sun Aug 4 – Ringwood SC Meet
- Minimum of 3 swims
Last chance to qualify for Open Champs

Sun Aug 11 – Essendon District Aquatic SC Meet
- Minimum of 3 swims per session
Last chance to qualify for State Age Champs

Sat-Sun Aug 17-18 – Victorian SC Open Championships
- Enter as qualified

Sat or Sun Aug 24 or 25 – SSC PB Aggregate 2
- 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FLY + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Fri-Sun Sep 6-8 – Victorian SC Age Championships
- Enter as qualified

Sun Sep 15 – 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

Thu-Sun Sep 26-29 – Australian SC Championships
- Enter as qualified

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. Remember to always discuss with your coach prior to entry

See you in the pool!
We love to swim!

SSC Coaches