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 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)

Sun May 3 - SSC 25m Record Breakers
- 100 IM, 25 FLY, 25 BK, 25 BR, 25 FR

Fri May 8 - Winter Warm Up Series
- Athletes choose 5 events from:
- 50 FR, 100 BK, 25 FLY, 25 BR, 25 FR (Skins), 100 FLY, 25 BK, 50 BR

Sat May 9 - SSC Special Session
- Held during training @ Paul Sadler Swimland Braybrook (5:00-7:30am)
- Meet/Event Planning, Team Warm Up, Mentoring, FUN Relays
- Social activity to follow

Sat May 9 - Oasis Otters Encouragement Meet
- 100 FR, 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR

Fri May 22 - Winter Warm Up Series
- Athletes choose 5 events from:
- 50 FR, 50 BK, 25 FLY, 100 BR, 25 FR (Skins), 25 BK, 50 FLY, 25 BR, 100 BR

Sun May 24 - Melton Encouragement Meet
- 8&U - 25 or 50 BK, 25 or 50 BR, 25 or 50 FLY, 25 or 50 FR
- 9-14yrs - 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FLY, 50 FR

Sat May 30 or Sun May 31 - SSC PB Aggregate #1
- 50 FR, 50 BK, 50 BR + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Fri Jun 5 - Winter Warm Up Series 3
- Athletes choose 3 events from:
- 25 FLY, 25 BK, 100 IM, 25 BR, 25 FR
- Relays will be included based on those participating

Sat-Sun Jun 6-7 - Warrnambool SC Meet (Team Event)
- 50 FLY, 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FR, 100 IM, 100 FLY, 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FR + 1 Choice Event (Choice Event recommended 200m unless not available based on age)
Each athlete should confirm their events prior to entry with their coach

If unable to attend Warrnambool SC Meet June 6-7 can substitute with Jun 14 and/or Jun 20

Sun Jun 14 - Metro West SC Meet
If unable to attend Warrnambool SC Meet June 6-7 can substitute with Jun 14 and/or Jun 20
- 5 swims total, one distance for each stroke 50/100 + 100 IM
- (if both Jun 14 & 20 events participation ensure no duplication of events)

Sat Jun 20 - DVE Aquatic SC Meet
If unable to attend Warrnambool SC Meet June 6-7 can substitute with Jun 14 and/or Jun 20
- 3 individual swims per session 50m or greater
- Include one distance for each stroke 50/100 + 100 IM + 1 Choice
- (if both Jun 14 & 20 events participation ensure no duplication of events)

Sat Jun 27 - Metro Districts PB Power Series (Leg 1)
For athletes aged 11&U only (age as on 09-12-2026)
- Maximum 6 swims
- Minimum 1 of 100 IM or 100 FR (or both)
(Leg 2 - Sat Sep 12, Leg 3 - Sun Sep 27)

Sun Jun 28 - 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 12 - Geelong Sharks SC Trophy Meet
- 6 swims total minimum
- Minimum 1 of 100 IM or 200 IM
- One distance of each stroke 50 or 100 - 4 swims
- One Choice Swim

Sat Jul 18 - 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-Sun Aug 1-2 - VIC Metro SC Championships
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times

Sat Aug 8 - DVE SC Meet
- Max 3 swims per session include
- 100 IM if PB > 2:15.00
- 200 IM if 100 IM PB < 2:15.00
- 200 FR if PB > 4:15.00
- 400 FR if 200 FR PB < 4:15.00
- If 9-10yrs swim all 50m events for JX Qualification

Sat or Sun Aug 22 or 23 - SSC PB Aggregate #2
- 50 BK, 50 BR, 50 FLY + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Sat Sep 12 - Metro Districts PB Power Series (Leg 2)
For athletes aged 11&U only (age as on 09-12-2026)
- Maximum 6 swims
- Minimum 1 of 100 IM or 100 FR (or both)
(Leg 3 - Sun Sep 27)

Sat Sep 12 - 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)

Sun Sep 20 - 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 Sep 27 - Metro Districts PB Power Series (Leg 3)
For athletes aged 11&U only (age as on 09-12-2026)
- Maximum 6 swims
- Minimum 1 of 100 IM or 100 FR (or both)

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