South Gippsland Bass Newsletter 13th September, 2017
Team meetings
As we approach the Long Course Season and GSI competitions it is important for all our swimmers to know what the aim for them should be in each squad level and what meets they should be targeting to reach these goals.
We will be holding team meetings for all squad groups spread out between Leongatha and Wonthaggi from Tuesday 19th September to Friday 22nd September.
To be discussed: GSI competitions
SGSA competitions Team Goals
How to qualify: Gippsland Champs
7-10 Country meet (Gippsland team) Vic Country Champs
Victorian Champs/Victorian Sprint Champs Australian Champs
| Team meetings at Leongatha
Junior Squad: |
Friday |
22nd Sep |
5.00pm – 5.30pm |
| Country & Intermediate Squad: | Thursday | 21st Sep | 6.00pm – 6.30pm |
| State, Junior State & Senior Squad: | Thursday | 21st Sep | 7.30pm – 8.00pm |
| National & National Dev. Squad: | Friday | 22nd Sep | 7.00pm – 7.30pm |
| Team meetings at Wonthaggi
Junior Squad: |
Wednesday |
20th Sep |
5.30pm – 6.00pm |
| Country & Intermediate Squad: | Wednesday | 20th Sep | 8.00pm – 8.30pm |
| State, Junior State & Senior Squad: | Tuesday | 19th Sep | 8.00pm – 8.30pm |
| National & National Dev. Squad: | Tuesday | 19th Sep | 5.30pm – 6.00pm |
| Competition Calendar |
The club competition calendar (October – April) has been emailed out to all parents and swimmers. The calendar has all listed competitions that are of relevance to our swimmers.
Included is a description of the different types of meets.
Club calendar 2017:18
Victorian Age Short Course Championships (13yrs-18yrs)
Please visit our website for Vic Age SC Champs Report: https://sgbswimclub.com.au/
Good luck to our 6 swimmers competing this weekend in the Victorian Age Short Course Championships (11-12yrs).
Parent/Adult training sessions
Our first sessions for our Parent/Adult training kicked off over the weekend with 6 parents attending the session.
The session was focused on Freestyle technique, giving participants the skills and knowledge to be able to continue their development while training by themselves.
Our training sessions for Parents/Adults will run once a month at both Leongatha and Wonthaggi. To attend these sessions you need to register as a competitive swimmer (Full membership – $162).
Next sessions (TBC):
Friday 6th October, 5.00-6.00pm @ Leongatha Saturday 7th October, 2.00-3.00pm @ Wonthaggi
GSI meet 1 (Leongatha) Hosted by SGB
Sunday 8th October @ Leongatha
We hope to kick start our GSI season with a huge crowd at our home meet. We would like all available swimmers to be attending this meet to support the team and get involved.
GSI meet one is a perfect opportunity for our swimmers to tick off their first of 3 GSI meets they need to attend throughout the season.
This meet is 1 of 2 GSI meets that swimmers times will be taken to help select the Gippsland Representative Team for the Country 7-10 meet in November.
To enter visit the Gippsland Website: https://connect.swimming.org.au/sal-wrap- public/workflows/MEMBER.EVENT.DETAIL&dbWorkflowKey=013525
All entries must be completed online.
Entries close: Monday 2nd October, 11.59pm
7-10 Country Meet (Gippsland Representative Team)
The 7-10 Country Meet is held annually against the Victorian Country Districts.
SGB swimmers have the exciting opportunity to be selected to represent the Gippsland Team (D21). Swimmers in the top 8 in any stroke (50m) for their age group qualify to be part of the team.
All swimmers close to the top 8 should fill out an availability form. If swimmers ranked above you are not available you may get the opportunity.
Qualification:
Times from the first 2 GSI meets will be the last opportunity for swimmers to set times for selection: GSI meet 1: Leongatha, 8th October
GSI meet 2: Morwell, 15th November
Availability Form:
All swimmers wishing to be selected need to fill out an availability form: http://gippslandswimming.org.au/2017-availability-form-victorian-country-7-10-competition-2/
TeamApp
If you are not yet on TeamApp, I encourage you to join up. We post a lot
of our information on TeamApp, especially last minute changes in competition information as it is quick and easy to communicate through.
The club can be found by searching ‘South Gippsland Bass’