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 Sprint State Age, State Open, as well as National Age QT’s, National Open QT’s and National Open Water Championships 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 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 DIS/SPO/SPE/POD (Senior Squads) enter minimum 4 events 100m or greater

Sun Oct 6 – Metro South Distance and Qualifying Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events 100m or greater

Sat Oct 19 – DVE Aquatic LC Meet
- Maximum 3 individual events 100m or greater

Sun Oct 20 – Ballarat Gold All Abilities LC Meet
- Maximum 3 individual events per session 100m or greater

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
- Maximum 3 individual events 100m or greater

Sat Nov 9 – Bayside LC Meet
- Maximum 3 individual events 100m or greater

Sun Nov 10 – Nunawading LC Meet
- Maximum 3 individual events 100m or greater

Sat or Sun Nov 16 or 17 – SSC PB Aggregate 3
- 100 BR, 100 FLY, 100 FR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat-Sun Nov 23-24 – Wangaratta-Wodonga LC Meet (Team Event)
- 10 Total Swims
- Choose Minimum 1 of – 400 FR (Sat), 1500 FR (Sat), 400 IM (Sun), 800 FR (Sun)
- Session 1 – Choose 3 from – 400 FR, 50 BK, 200 CHOICE, 100 FR, 200 IM, 100 FLY
- Sun Session 2 – Choose 3 from – 400 IM, 50 FR, 200 CHOICE, 100 BR, 50 FLY
- Sun Session 3 – Choose 3 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
- Maximum 3 individual swims per session
LAST WEEKEND AVAILABLE TO QUALIFY FOR STATE AGE CHAMPS

Sun Dec 1 – Melbourne Swim Club LC Meet
This event is for those not able to participate in the Wangaratta-Wodonga Team Meet
- Maximum 3 individual swims
LAST WEEKEND AVAILABLE TO QUALIFY FOR STATE AGE CHAMPS

Sat Dec 7 – DVE Aquatic LC Sprint Meet
- Enter all 50’s
LAST CHANCE PRIOR TO XMAS TO QUALIFY FOR STATE SPRINT CHAMPS

Sun Dec 8 – Ringwood Twilight LC Sprint Meet
- Enter all 50’s
LAST CHANCE PRIOR TO XMAS TO QUALIFY FOR STATE SPRINT CHAMPS

Fri-Wed Dec 14-18 – Victorian LC Age Champs (12-18yrs)
- Athletes enter as qualified
- Swimmers may also qualify in club relays (entered by the club)

Sat Dec 21 – Victorian Open Water Champs
- Entry as per age group availability for National Age/Open Qualifying

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)
LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR STATE SPRINT CHAMPS

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

Thu-Sun Jan 23-26 – Australian Open Water Championships
- Athletes enter as qualified

Sat Feb 1 – Nunawading LC Meet
- Enter Maximum 3 individual events 100m or greater
LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR STATE OPEN CHAMPS

Sun Feb 2 – MSC Splash 9 LC Meet
- Enter Maximum 3 individual events 100m or greater
LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR STATE OPEN CHAMPS

Sat Feb 8 – MLC Aquatic LC Meet
- Enter Maximum 3 individual events 100m or greater
LAST CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR METRO CHAMPS

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)

Fri-Sun Feb 14-16 – Victorian LC Open Champs
- Athletes enter as qualified
- Swimmers may also qualify in club relays (entered by the club)

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
- Maximum of 3 individual events 100m or greater

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
- 100 FLY, 100 FR, 100 BK + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Mon Mar 17 – SV National LC Last Chance Qualifier
- enter as required for qualification

Sat 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

Sat-Fri Apr 12-18 – Australian Age Championships
- Athletes enter as qualified

Mon-Thu Apr 21-24 – Australian Open Championships
- Athletes 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