State Squad
State Squad swimmers are generally aged 13 years and older and train 4-5 sessions per week with 2 gym sessions & multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are expected to attend training and competitions as prescribed by the coach. Swimmers in this group swim at a state level. State squad will also be open to year 11 / 12 students who have previously competed at a state or national level but cannot commit to a full training load due to educational commitments. These swimmers will be required to do a minimum of 3 sessions per week, compete in some competitions.
Coach Contact Information
Jayden Brian
Phone: 0466 373 577
Email: TBA@mlc.vic.edu.au
Equipment
Swimmers are expected to have the following equipment - Short blade fins, snorkel, pull buoy, large paddles, kickboard, band, thera-band (small paddles are an optional extra).
Health & Injury Management
With the training loads swimmers in the State Squad are subjected to, it is suggested that swimmers undergo physio screenings, blood tests and health information sessions in order assist with maintaining a healthy injury free body.
Contact / Communication
It is important for the coach, swimmers and parents to be in constant communication about the squad and swimmers goals and swimmers 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.
Squad Fees
For information about the squad billing rates, dates and procedures, please click here.
For billing matters, please contact Carol Osborn (MLC Aquatics Program Manager) on +61 3 9274 6328 or osborncj@mlc.vic.edu.au.
Training Schedule
Refer to the Training Schedules tab on this website.
Squad Breaks
Refer to the Training Schedules tab on this website.
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National Performance Squad swimmers are generally aged 15 years and older and train 8-9 sessions per week with 3 gym sessions & multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are expected to make a full commitment to the training and competition schedule as set by the head coach. Swimmers in this group are aiming to final and medal at Australian Age Nationals, make semi-finals and finals at Open National Championships and gain selection on Australian Junior, Youth and Open Teams. Read More
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National Squad swimmers are generally aged 13-17 years and train 7-8 sessions per week with 3 gym sessions & multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are expected to make a full commitment to the training and competition schedule as set by the head coach. Swimmers in this group are aiming to qualify for and compete at the Australian Age National Championships and Victorian Open State Championship. Read More
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Development Squad swimmers are generally aged 10-12 years and train 4-6 sessions per week with 1 gym session and multiple dry land session per week. Swimmers show a high level of ability in competitive swimming and a strong desire to improve their training and competition performances heading towards state and national age qualifying times. Read More
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District Squad swimmers have the ability to train 1-3 sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 11 years & older. There are no obligations to compete or to join the MLC Aquatic Swimming Club but swimmers are encouraged to do so. Read More
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Junior Squad swimmers train 2-4 sessions per week and multiple dry land sessions. Swimmers are generally aged 7-10 years. This squad provides an introduction to training for competition to junior level competitions and novice meets. Swimmers are expected to join the MLC Aquatic Swimming Club and to compete in district and club level competitions. Read More
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