Dear SSC Athletes, Parents and Coaches,

Our Coaches have been working on our planning for the Long Course (LC – 50m Pool) season which runs essentially Sep-Apr. Provided below is our Tentative Event Schedule for our Junior Squads – SSC Development (DEV) & Intraclub (INT) Squads. SSC Squad Structure
Our Junior Squads also include our Scholarship (SCH) and Special Introductory (SPI) athletes

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 Oct 5 – District Championship + Junior Trials
KEY MEASUREMENT EVENT FOR ALL CLUB MEMBERS TO ATTEND
- Club Relays will be entered by the club based on those attending
- 11&U enter 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR
Those meeting the qualification requirements will be eligible for the Finals (Oct 26)
- 12&O SCH/SPI/DEV/INT (Junior Squads) enter minimum 5 events

Sat Oct 26 – Junior District Finals
- 11&U athletes qualified from Junior District Trials (Oct 5)
- Those selected/qualified will be entered by the District

Sun Oct 27 – Ringwood LC Meet
- Enter minimum one distance for each stroke FLY, BK, BR, FR
Events 100m or greater encouraged

Sat or Sun Nov 16 or 17 – SSC PB Aggregate 3
- 50 BR, 50 FLY, 50 FR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat-Sun Nov 23-24 – Wangaratta-Wodonga LC Meet (Team Event)
- Recommended 9 swims (3 per Session)
- Session 1 – Choose from – 400 FR, 50 BK, 200 CHOICE, 100 FR, 200 IM, 100 FLY
- Sun Session 2 – Choose from – 400 IM, 50 FR, 200 CHOICE, 100 BR, 50 FLY
- Sun Session 3 – Choose from – 200 BR/FLY, 100 BK, 50 BR, 200 FR
Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach
- if unable to attend this event alternate events Nov 30 (EDA) + Dec 1 (MSC)
- Club Relays will be entered by the club based on athletes attending

Sat Nov 30 – Essendon District Aquatic LC Meet
This event is for those not able to participate in the Wangaratta-Wodonga Team Meet
- Minimum of 4 swims (one distance 50/100/200 of each stroke)

Sun Dec 1 – Melbourne Swim Club LC Meet
This event is for those not able to participate in the Wangaratta-Wodonga Team Meet
- Minimum of 4 swims (one distance 50/100/200 of each stroke)

Sun Dec 22 – 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

Sat Dec 28 – Colac at Kardinia LC Meet
- Minimum of 4 swims (one distance 50/100/200 of each stroke)

Sat-Sun Jan 11-12 – Victorian LC Sprint Championships
- Athletes enter as qualified
- Swimmers may also qualify in club relays (entered by the club)

Sun Feb 9 – District All Junior Selections
KEY MEASUREMENT EVENT FOR ALL CLUB MEMBERS TO ATTEND
- 16&U enter 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR
Those meeting the qualification requirements will be eligible for the Finals (Apr 5-6)

Sat Mar 1 – 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

Sun Mar 2 – Firbank Aquastars LC Meet
- Minimum of 4 swims (one distance 50/100/200 of each stroke)

Sat-Mon Mar 8-10 – Victorian LC Metro Championships
- Athletes enter as qualified
- Swimmers may also qualify in club relays (entered by the club)

Sat or Sun Mar 15 or 16 – SSC PB Aggregate 4
- 50 FLY, 50 FR, 50 BK + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sun Mar 29 – 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

Sun Mar 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-Sun Apr 5-6 – Victorian Metro All Junior Finals
- 11&U athletes qualified from Junior District Trials (Feb 9)
- Those selected/qualified will be entered by the District
- Athletes finishing in the top 10 positions in each event Sat will progress to finals on Sun

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