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MLC Aquatic Mini Squad

Mini Squad swimmers train 2 sessions per week. Swimmers are aged 8-10 years and have a desire to further their swimming in a competitive nature. This squad provides an introduction to training for competition and to junior level competitions and novice meets.

Coach Contact Information

Rebecca Stone

Ph. 0416 210 554

Email: stonere@mlc.vic.edu.au

Equipment

Swimmers in Mini Squad are encouraged to purchase their own equipment. The following equipment will be used in Mini Squad - Short blade fins, pull buoy, kickboard

Contact / Communication

It is important for the coach, swimmers and parents to be in constant communication about the squad and swimmers goals and progress. If there are any concerns in regards to training & competition please speak to your coach. For billing matters please contact Carol Osborn on +61 3 9274 6328 or osborncj@mlc.vic.edu.au.

Swimmers & parents in Mini Squad can sometimes feel overwhelmed with new information on training and competition. If you are unsure of what swimmers should be doing please email your coach i.e. what competitions should you enter, what events should you enter, how do I enter competitions, how do I join the MLC Aquatic Swimming Club etc?

Squad Fees

Mini Squad train during the MLC school term and swimmers are charged per week at a pro-rata rate. Fees are payable at the commencement of each term. MLC Students are billed through student’s accounts.

Non MLC students - $25.00 per week

MLC students - $22.00 per week

Training Schedule

Refer to the Training Schedules tab on this website.

Squad Breaks

Refer to the Training Schedules tab on this website.

MLC Aquatic District Squad

District Squad swimmers train between 1 and 4 sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 11 years and older. Swimmers can choose to swim 1-2 times per week or 3-4 times per week. There are no obligations to compete or to join MLC Aquatic swimming club however, there will be opportunities to compete if swimmers choose to do so.

MLC Aquatic Junior Squad

Junior Squad swimmers train 2-4 sessions per week with multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 9-11 years. Swimmers are expected to join the MLC Aquatic Swimming Club and to compete in District and Club level competitions.

MLC Aquatic National Development Squad

National Development Squad swimmers train 4-6 sessions per week with 2 gym sessions and multiple dry land session per week. Swimmers are generally aged 11-13 and show a high level of ability in competitive swimming and a strong desire to improve their training and competition performances heading towards National Age qualifying times.

State and State Performance Squad

State Squad swimmers train 3-4 sessions per week with 1 gym session & multiple dry land sessions per week. The Squad will be open to Year 11/12 students and University students who have previously competed at a State or National level as well as current State level swimmers aiming to maintain fitness for school swimming and compete at State Championships. Swimmers will be required to do a minimum 3 sessions per week, compete in some competitions and be members of MLC Aquatic. State Performance Squad swimmers train 5-7 sessions per week with 3 gym sessions & multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 13 years & older and are expected to attend training and competitions as prescribed by the coach. Swimmers are aiming to make State Championship Finals and heading towards or have National Qualifying Times.

National and National Performance Squads

National Squad swimmers train 7-8 sessions per week. National Performance Squad swimmers train 8-9 sessions per week. Both squads have 3 gym sessions and multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 14 years and over. Swimmers are expected to make a full commitment to the training and competition schedule as set by the head coach. Swimmers in this group compete at an Australian Age National level or are aiming to qualify for Australian Age or Open National Championships.