Dear SSC Athletes, Parents and Coaches,

Our Coaches 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 and World Cup SC and World University Games 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

Sun May 18 – SSC 25m Record Breakers
- 100 IM, 25 FLY, 25 BK, 25 BR, 25 FR

Sat May 24 – SSC Special Session
- Held during training @ Paul Sadler Swimland Braybrook (5:00-7:30am)
- Nutrition Presentation, Team Warm Up, Mentoring, FUN Relays
- Social activity to follow

Sat May 31 or Sun Jun 1 – SSC PB Aggregate 1
- 100 FR, 100 BK, 100 BR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat-Sun Jun 7-8 – 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 + 200’s Choice to make 10 swims
Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach
If unable to attend Warrnambool SC Meet June 7-8 can substitute with Jun 15

Sat Jun 14 – Swimming Victoria Relay Competition (SSC DIS/SPO ONLY)
- Minimum 6 swimmers required to enter this event (by Mon May 26 by 12:00pm)
- Relays will be entered based on the maximum number of events possible and also age/ability
- Event is in Ballarat
This is just a fun event with times not eligible for qualification

If unable to attend Warrnambool SC Meet June 7-8 can substitute with Jun 15
Sun Jun 15 – Metro West SC Meet
- 4 swims total, minimum 100m events include 400 FR or 400 IM
Sun Jun 15 – Ballarat GCO SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events/session 100m or greater
- Include one distance for each stroke 100/200 + 200 IM + 1 Choice

Sun Jun 29 – Ballarat Gold SC Meet
- Minimum 3 individual events/session 100m or greater
- Include one distance for each stroke 100/200 + 200 IM + 1 Choice

Sun Jul 6 – SSC Special Session
- Held during training @ Paul Sadler Swimland Carrum Downs (4:00-6:30pm)
- Recovery/Regeneration Presentation, Team Warm Up, Mentoring, FUN Relays
- Social activity prior

Sun Jul 20 – Surrey Park SC Meet
- Maximum 3 individual swims per session – some events have minimum QT’s

deadline for qualification for VIC Metro Champs

Fri Jul 25 – VIC SC Distance Meet
- Enter minimum 1 event

Sat-Sun Jul 26-27 – VIC Metro SC Championships
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times

Sat Aug 2 – DVE SC Meet
- Max 3 swims per session include 400 FR or IM

Sun Aug 3 – Ringwood SC Meet
- Max 3 individual swims per session 100m or greater

If unable to attend Sat or Sun Aug 2 or 3 can substitute with Sun Aug 10
Sun Aug 10 – EDA SC Meet
- Max 3 individual swims per session 100m or greater
- include 400 FR or IM

deadline for qualification for VIC Open Champs

Sat-Sun Aug 23-24 – VIC Open SC Championships
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times

Sat or Sun Aug 30 or 31 – SSC PB Aggregate 2
- 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FLY + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

deadline for qualification for VIC Age Champs

Fri-Sun Sep 12-14 – VIC Age SC Championships
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times

Sat Sep 20 – 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 after running the event for 10&U
Special Stroke & Skill Session Juniors Mentored by Senior Swimmers (time permitting)

deadline for qualification for AUS Open Champs

Wed-Fri Oct 1-3 – Australian SC Open Championships
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times

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