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 September-April. Provided below is our Tentative Event Schedule for our Junior Squads – SSC Development (DEV) & Intraclub (INT) Squads which includes our Scholarship (SCH) and Special Introductory (SPI) members 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 20 – District Champs & Junior Trials
This is a key measurement event for the club and all athletes are encouraged to participate
- 11&U – 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR
Swimmers finishing in the Top 10 in each event/age group (8-11yrs) qualify for Metro Finals (Sat Oct 25)
Entries to the Oct 25 Finals are paid for and entered by the District
- 12&O – 200 IM + one distance 50/100/200 for each stroke (total 5)

Sun Sep 21 – 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)

Sat Oct 11 – SSC Special Session
- Held during training @ Paul Sadler Swimland Braybrook (5:00-7:30am)
- Presentation, Team Warm Up, Mentoring, FUN Relays
- Social activity to follow

Sat Oct 25 – Metro Junior District Finals
Qualifiers from Junior District Trials
Swimmers finishing in the Top 10 in each event/age group (8-11yrs) from Trials on Sat Sep 20 qualify for Metro Finals
Entries to the Oct 25 Finals are paid for and entered by the District

Sun Oct 26 – Ringwood LC Meet
- 12&U – Session 1 – 200 IM + one distance 50/100 for each stroke + Session 2 – 200 FR
- 13&O – Session 1 – 2 swims 200m or greater + Session 2 – one distance 50/100 for each stroke + 200 IM

Sat Nov 8 or Sun Nov 9 – SSC PB Aggregate 3 (TBC)
- 50 BR, 50 FLY, 50 FR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat Nov 15 – Essendon District Aquatic LC Meet
Alternate event for those not able to attend the TEAM MEET @ Wangaratta Nov 22-23
- 8-10yrs – 200 IM + one distance 50/100 for each stroke (total 5)
- 11-12yrs – Session 1 – same as 8-10yrs + Session 2 – 200 FR (total 6)
- 13&O – Session 1 – 200 and/or 400 FR + 1 × 200 Choice + Session 2 as 8-10yrs (total 7)

Sun Nov 16 – MSC Splash 11 LC Meet
Alternate event for those not able to attend the TEAM MEET @ Wangaratta Nov 22-23
- 200 IM + one distance 50/100/200 for each stroke (total 5)

Sat-Sun Nov 22-23 – Wangaratta LC Meet (TEAM EVENT) – 10 swims total
- Sat Session 1 – 50 BK, 100 FR, 200 IM, 100 FLY + Choice of 400 FR or 200 (FLY, BK, BR, FR)
- Sun Session 2 – 50 FR, 100 BR, 50 FLY
- Sun Session 3 – 100 BK, 50 BR
Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach
If unable to attend Wangaratta can substitute with Nov 15 + 16 Events above

Sun Dec 7 – SSC Special Session
- Held during training @ Paul Sadler Swimland Carrum Downs (4:00-6:30pm)
- Presentation, Team Warm Up, Mentoring, FUN Relays
- Social activity prior

Sat Dec 20 – Swimming Victoria Open Water Swim (@ Geelong)
- Swimmers encouraged to participate for JX recognition
- Distances TBC

Sun Dec 21 – SSC Tiny Olympic Prospects (TOP) (TBC)
- 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)

Sat Dec 27 – Colac @ Cardinia LC Meet
- 200 IM and/or 200 FR + one distance 50/100/200 of each stroke (total 5 or 6)

Sat Jan 24 – Great Bayside Swim (Open Water)
- 7-9yrs – 200m
- 10-12yrs – 300m
- 16&U – 650m

Sat Feb 11 – SSC Special Session
- Held during training @ Paul Sadler Swimland Braybrook (5:00-7:30am)
- Presentation, Team Warm Up, Mentoring, FUN Relays
- Social activity to follow

Sun Feb 15 – Ringwood LC Encouragement Meet
- 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR

Sat Feb 28 – District All Junior Selections LC Meet
This is a key measurement event for the club and all athletes are encouraged to participate
- 16&U – 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR
Swimmers finishing in the Top 10 in each event/age group (8-16yrs) qualify for Metro Semi Finals (Sat Mar 28)

Sun Mar 8 – SSC Special Session
- Held during training @ Paul Sadler Swimland Carrum Downs (4:00-6:30pm)
- Presentation, Team Warm Up, Mentoring, FUN Relays
- Social activity prior

Sat Mar 14 or Sun Mar 15 – SSC PB Aggregate 4 (TBC)
- 50 FLY, 50 FR, 50 BK + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat Mar 21 – SSC Tiny Olympic Prospects (TOP) (TBC)
- 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)

Sat-Sun Mar 28-29 – Metro All Junior Semi Finals and Finals
Qualifiers from All Junior Selections LC Meet (Feb 28)
Swimmers finishing in the Top 10 in each event/age group (16&U) from Selections on Sat Feb 28 qualify for Metro All Junior Semi Finals Sat Mar 28
Entries to the Mar 28 Semi Finals are paid for and entered by the District
Those swimmers finishing in the top 10 in each event/age group on Saturday qualify for Finals on Sun Mar 29

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