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 (Aug 1-2), State Age (Aug 28-30), State Open (Sep 12-13), as well as National Open (Sep 29-Oct 2), World Cup (Oct 1-3 AZE, Oct 8-10 UZB, Oct 15-17 KAZ), and World Championships (Dec 1-6 CHN) 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 May 2 - Yarra Plenty Waves SC Meet
- Minimum 3 Individual Events

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

Fri May 8 - Winter Warm Up Series 1
- Athletes choose 5 events from:
- 50 FR, 100 BK, 25 FLY, 25 BR, 25 FR (Skins), 100 FLY, 25 BK, 50 BR
(Recommended events 50m or greater)

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 16 - D5 SC Meet
- Session 1 - 12&U - 100 or 200 IM + One distance for each stroke 50/100
- Session 2 - 13&O - Minimum 3 Individual Events

Sun May 17 - Officials Club SC Challenge
- Session 1 - 9-11yrs - Minimum 4 Individual Entries
- Session 2 - 12&O - Minimum 3 Individual Entries

Fri May 22 - Winter Warm Up Series 2
- Athletes choose 5 events from:
- 50 FR, 50 BK, 25 FLY, 100 BR, 25 FR (Skins), 25 BK, 50 FLY, 25 BR, 100 BR

Sat May 30 or Sun May 31 - SSC PB Aggregate #1
- 100 FR, 100 BK, 100 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 FR, 100 IM, 100 FLY, 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FR, 200 IM
- Minimum 1 of 400 IM, 400 FR, 800 FR + 200's to make 10 swims total1 Choice Event
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 7-Fri Jun 12 - Commonwealth Games Trials (Sydney)
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times

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
- Minimum 4 swims total (100m or greater), include 400 IM or 400 FR
- (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
- Minimum 3 individual swims per session 100m or greater
- (if both Jun 14 & 20 events participation ensure no duplication of events)

Sat Jun 27 - Yarra Plenty Waves SC Meet
- Minimum 3 Individual Swims + either 400 IM or 400 FR

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

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

Sun Jul 19 - Ringwood SC Meet
- 12&U - Session 1 - One distance 50/100 for each stroke + 100 or 200 IM (5 swims)
- 12&U - Session 2 - Minimum 1 event 200m or greater
- 13&O - Session 1 - Maximum 3 swims 200m or greater
- 13&O - Session 2 - Maximum 4 swims 100m or greater
Deadline for Qualification for VIC Metro Champs

Fri Jul 31 - SV SC Distance Time Trial
- Minimum 1 event 400m or greater

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
Deadline for Qualification for VIC AGE Champs

Sat or Sun Aug 22 or 23 - SSC PB Aggregate #2
- 100 BK, 100 BR, 100 FLY + 1 Choice Event (recommended 200m or greater)

Fri-Sun Aug 28-30 - VIC Age SC Championships
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times
Deadline for Qualification for VIC Open Champs

Sat-Sun Sep 5-6 - VIC Open SC Championships
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times
Deadline for Qualification for AUS Open Champs

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

Tue Sep 29-Fri Oct 2 - Australian SC Open Championships
- To enter this event athletes must meet specific event Qualifying Times

World Aquatics Swimming World Cup (Qualifiers)
Oct 1-3 @ Baku, Azerbaijan
Oct 8-10 @ Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Oct 15-17 @ Astana, Kazakhstan

World Aquatics Swimming Championships (Qualifiers)
Dec 1-6 @ Beijing, People's Republic of China

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