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24.01.2022 Throwback to post special training session rock climbing in 2014
24.01.2022 Throwback to the 2012 Winter Interclub meet
24.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to the SSC dads.
23.01.2022 Today we had a number of swimmers compete at Mount Martha in the MMAD swim. This was the first swim of the open water season. Despite the cold and choppy conditions, all our swimmers posted good times in the 200m Nipper swim, the 400m Novice swim and the 1.2km MMAD swim.
23.01.2022 Come join the fun.
22.01.2022 Throwback to the 2014 Ballarat LC meet
22.01.2022 This month's newspaper article
21.01.2022 Member Profiles: Committee Name: David Coffey Role: Membership... Why did you join the club? Competition, fitness and fun Why did you join the Committee? To help others What do you love about the club? The friendly supportive team As a kid, did you do a sport? If yes what did you enjoy most about it? Football and Martial Arts. Fun and fitness. We will be posting profiles of swimmers, coaches and committee members regularly. If you would like to participate, fill out the relevant form below. Swimmers: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScts1A0gJCjOKdAj/viewform Coaches: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeNrnwSkc18X_ujz/viewform
21.01.2022 Greetings Swimland family, this is our last fitness challenge for October, so go hard! Today's your final chance to complete the challenge (i.e. 1 minute to complete squats). If you haven't done so already, please submit your result by 5pm today (Sunday) using the following form: https://forms.gle/MWcqYGVjvb2G7CpV9
21.01.2022 The results of the final challenge.
20.01.2022 Throwback to the 2014 ACT championships
20.01.2022 Member profiles: Committee Name: Kaatje Smit Role: Merchandise Why did you join the club?... Might have something to do with a Handsome Coach by the name of Peter ;) Why did you decide to join the committee? Love organising Merchandise to show how proud we all are to be in the SSC family. What do you love about the club? The warm SSC family vibes, laughs and hugs As a kid, did you do a sport? If yes, what did you enjoy most about it? Windsurfing, Sailing, Skiing and Soccer. Just to name a few ;) Love the adrenalin and action packed sports. If you would like to participate in the profiles, fill out the relevant form, link below. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/iV76hwam35rhvbhv9 Coaches: https://forms.gle/8ndyC1HF7TzFYvMTA
19.01.2022 We start back on Monday. See this Team App post for more information. Also see the return to training conditions. https://swimlandswimclub.teamapp.com/articles/5062365
19.01.2022 Member Profiles: Coaches Name: Peter Howes Which levels do you coach? ... SSC District/State Target/National Target & Elite (but involved with all) How long have you been coaching? 34 years What is your favourite thing about coaching? Seeing the realization/excitement of athletes when they achieve/learn/attempt... As an athlete, what was your highest achievement? Olympic Trials Qualification As an athlete, what is your best memory? Ontario University Championships - 200 BK 2:11.46S dropped 15 seconds from PB got the points necessary for MAC's 1st win in 71 years over UofT - The TEAM. What are your goals? Continue Learning and Challenging - Regain moderate fitness to be more competitive in Masters/OW/Triathlon. What do you love about swimming? The feeling of the water pressing against me, finding ways to reduce drag and be more efficient, using strategy, skills, technique to be better If you could give your swimmers one piece of advice, what would it be? Seize every opportunity, love what you do and challenge yourself to learn and excel at what you love. Ask yourself all the time... Is this my best effort? If you would like to participate in the profiles, fill out the relevant form, link below. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/iV76hwam35rhvbhv9 Coaches: https://forms.gle/8ndyC1HF7TzFYvMTA
19.01.2022 Today our swimmers aged 14 and under raced for the first time since March at day 1 of the Victorian Sprint Championships. We saw some great performances with 7 PB's out of 12 swims. A great effort from William Chia and Anita Weber who achieved 100% PB's as well as Mikayla Larkin who achieved 100% PB's and placed 8th in the 50m backstroke. Our mixed 14 and under relay team, consisting of William Chia, Anita Weber, Sara Lindsay and Alex Coffey, placed 27th and were only slightl...y over their seeded time. Tomorrow we see our 15 and over swimmers compete for the first time since March. Great job to everyone that swam today and good luck to our swimmers swimming tomorrow
18.01.2022 Remember when we would play games while hanging out or waiting to marshal? Well we can do it again on zoom. This Sunday join us for Pictionary, Kahoot and many more. Check Team App for the link and further details.
18.01.2022 Some of our swimmers went for a swim today and were lucky enough to see dolphins.
17.01.2022 Throwback to the 2014 Warrnambool sc meet
16.01.2022 Throwback to the 2015 Western Region sc meet
16.01.2022 This week's challenge is squats. Submit your results on the form. This is the last week so lets go for it. https://forms.gle/MWcqYGVjvb2G7CpV9
16.01.2022 Member profiles: Committee Name: John Brunet Role: Vice President... Why did you join the club? Cathie and I used to live in Rowville and our three kids (Andrew, Daniel and Alyssa) went through the swim program at PSS Rowville. I couldn't really swim, so I also did a couple of terms of adult classes at PSS. When Andrew completed his Charcoal Certificate, he was keen to do competitive swimming. So when he received the invitation to join SSC, he did the tryout and joined in January 2018. Since then Daniel has also joined SSC. Why did you decide to join the committee? I saw the great work that the other parents and coaches were doing on the committee. I wanted to chip in and help share the load. So I joined as a general committee member in Feb 2020. When the call for nominations came out ahead of the 2020 AGM, I saw this as an opportunity to increase my contribution to our great club. Whilst the virus crisis has thrown us a curve ball, it's great to see our committee and our club rising up to the challenge. I'm confident that we will come out of this a stronger and more vibrant club. What do you love about the club? I love everything about this club! The coaches are passionate about our athletes. Our athletes are given all the support they need to be the best that they can be. The committee is totally committed to the success of the club. Last but not least, we have a great family-oriented culture. I know that my family always looks forward to the social interactions at swim meets and social events. As a kid, did you do a sport? If yes, what did you enjoy most about it? I was never really a sporty person. When I was young, I never had the opporuntity to learn how to swim. I enjoyed cycling, so I did the Great Victorian Bike Ride with our school group in Year 9. Nine days of riding. One of the greatest opportunities to experience our beautiful garden state of Victoria. Then my friends convinced me to join Karate in Year 10. Loved it! Did it for over 4 years (until work got in the way). If you would like to participate in the profiles, fill out the relevant form, link below. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/iV76hwam35rhvbhv9 Coaches: https://forms.gle/8ndyC1HF7TzFYvMTA
16.01.2022 Throwback to the Swimland Great Australia Day Swim 2015.
14.01.2022 With the return of masks indoors, a reminder that we have SSC masks on sale. They are $15 each. They are comfortable, stylish and perfect for the whole family.... Order via: https://forms.gle/y4tsgPBBA3PTbkzq8
14.01.2022 Throwback to the 2015 ACT sc Championships.
14.01.2022 Member profiles: Committee Name: Peter Howes Role: Head coach/Administrator... Why did you join the club? Asked to come and build the competitive program from the LTS (2007). Why did you decide to join the committee? Part of my role. What do you love about the club? The TEAM (performance and people) and the Family/Supportive aspect. As a kid, did you do a sport? If yes, what sport and what did you enjoy most about it? Yes, Each sport gave me different perspectives , learning moments and expertise so all .... Swimming, Waterpolo, Open Water, Cross Country, Track and Field, Rowing, Rugby, Football, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Triathlon, Cycling, Geocaching. If you would like to participate and do your profile fill out the form that relates to you below. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/nxpr1ux3m6vZvMmg7 Coaches: https://forms.gle/yq9wZHnK1XJYJPPp7
13.01.2022 Throwback to the 2014 Presentation night
13.01.2022 Day 2 of the Victorian Sprint Championships. Today we saw our 15 and overs compete. We saw some great performances over the day. There was a total of 27 swims with 11 PB's. Congratulations to Aleesha Brownbill who achieved 100% PB's and Nicole Chia who placed 10th in the 50m Backstroke.... Today we had two relay teams. The A team consisting of Lachlan Arthur, Cam Vy Pham, Bethany Forster and Patrick Forster swam a time of 1:53.70 just 0.01 over their seeded time to place 19th out of 28 teams. The B team consisting of Trent Gravestein-Rolff, Nicole Chia, Aleesha Brownbill and Ryan Walton posted a time of 2:02.36 dropping 2.55 off their seeded time. Overall this weekend our swimmers achieved 66% PB's.
12.01.2022 Throwback to the 2012 Indian Ocean All Stars Challenge
12.01.2022 This morning we had our first training session in 8 months. All our swimmers were excited to be back.
11.01.2022 Stay tuned on socials and Team App for some exciting news about next week. More information to come over the next day or two.
10.01.2022 Drink bottles and Keep cups on sale now! Order via: https://forms.gle/rNpys6gCfoumErK67 The drink bottles are great for keeping your water cool, regardless of the temperature outside. Perfect for summer days at the beach.... The keep cups are perfect for keeping drinks hot during the morning training run or sitting in the stands at a meet. Drink bottles are $14.95 Keep cups are $9.95
09.01.2022 Flashback to the 2014 Western Region Meet
09.01.2022 Today we had our Christmas party and our awards presentation for the 2019/20 season. Thank you everyone that came and congratulations to our award winners. Overall Male and Female swimmers of the year: William Boyton and Rebecca Adrian... Top Age Group Swimmers: Girls' 7 and under: Kobie Rea Girls' 8 year old: Renae Kousoulis Boys' 8 year old: Winston Ferris Girls' 9 year old: Jessica Thornton Boys' 9 year old: Tobias Weber Girls' 10 year old: Jolene D'Souza Boys' 10 year old: Xavier Alessio Girls' 11 year old: Jessica Whiting Boys' 11 year old: Matthew Villadolid Girls' 12 year old: Anita Weber Boys' 12 year old: Alex Coffey Girls' 13 year old: Betty Kousoulis Boys' 13 year old: Dante Calcagno Girls' 14 year old: Cam Vy Pham Boys' 14 year old: Patrick Forster Girls' 15 year old: Nicole Chia Boys' 15 year old: Trent Gravestein-Rolff Girls' 16 year old: Aleesha Brownbill Boys' 16 year old: Brayden Ryan Girls' 17-18: Bethany Forster Boys' 17-18: William Boyton Girls' 19+: Rebecca Adrian Boys' 19+: Luke Edwards PB Aggregate award winners: 7 and under girls: Kobie Rea 8 year old girls: Matisse Alessio 8 year old boys: Tobias Weber 9 year old girls: Dana Adams 9 year old boys: Thomas Sufi-Ismail 10 year old girls: Jolene D'Souza 10 year old boys: Dihein Fernando 11 year old girls: Taylah Roberts 11 year old boys: Aeon Greenhan 12 year old girls: Sara Lindsay 12 year old boys: Alex Coffey 13 year old girls: Alana Martin 13 year old boys: Stephen Pliatsikas 14 year old girls: Nicole Chia 14 year old boys: Daniel Sheehan 15 year old girls: Jemma Sargent 15 year old boys: Ryan Walton 16 year old girls: Aleesha Brownbill 17-18 year old girls: Bethany Forster 19+ girls: Rebecca Adrian 19+ boys: Leigh McKiernan Open water award winners: Girls' 12: Anita Weber Boys' 12: Julian Cachia Girls' 13: Sara Lindsay Boys' 13: Andrew Brunet Girls' 14: Samantha Utley Boys' 14 Trent Gravestein-Rolff Girls' 17-18: Bethany Forster Boys' 17-18: William Boyton Girls' 19+: Adrianna Grech Boys' 19+: Peter Howes
08.01.2022 Throwback to the 2013 Tasmanian sc championships.
08.01.2022 Member profiles: Committee Name: Roland Weber Role: General Committee- fundraising and grants... Why did you join the club? We joined when Anita joined the club after her first swim at an Aggregate. Why did you decide to join the committee? To keep the club going and help it grow. What do you love about the club? Very social, a lot of fun As a kid, did you do a sport? If yes, what did you enjoy most about it? Ice Hockey, cold, fast and fun! If you would like to participate in the profiles, fill out the relevant form, link below. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/iV76hwam35rhvbhv9 Coaches: https://forms.gle/8ndyC1HF7TzFYvMTA
08.01.2022 Member Profiles: Committee Name: Angela Forster Role: Secretary... Why did you join the club? First Bethany's desire to compete and then Patrick joined. Why did you decide to join the committee? I wanted to improve the promotion of the club through social media by starting a Facebook page. I was then encouraged to become Vice President. I have been Fund Raising Coordinator, Treasurer, general committee and now Secretary. What do you love about the club? The commitment of our coaches to their swimmers, and vice versa. The family like connection. As a kid, did you do a sport? If yes, what sport and what did you enjoy most about it? No If you would like to participate. Fill out the relevant forms. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/u57CAbF51q5ptJZ99 Coaches: https://forms.gle/7VAzdb1LgRmrAxPw6
07.01.2022 Throwback to the 2010 Nunawading sc meet
06.01.2022 Member Profiles: Coaches Name: Caitlin Williams Which levels do you coach? ... Development and Intraclub How long have you been coaching? Just over a year What is your favourite thing about coaching? The kids As an athlete, what was your highest achievement? I don't know As an athlete, what is your best memory? Any competitions I had to travel for What are your goals? Don't have any What do you love about swimming? How free I feel when I swim If you could give your swimmers one piece of advice, what would it be? Just believe in yourself If you would like to participate in the profiles, fill out the relevant form, link below. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/iV76hwam35rhvbhv9 Coaches: https://forms.gle/8ndyC1HF7TzFYvMTA
06.01.2022 Bethany, one of our senior swimmers wrote an article about her thoughts and experiences in relation to swimming and the pandemic.
05.01.2022 A flashback to the Ballarat lc meet 2012.
05.01.2022 Member Profiles: Coaches Name: Adrianna Grech Which levels do you coach? ... Development and Intraclub How long have you been coaching? 6 years What is your favourite thing about coaching? Watching my athletes grow and participating in an environment Ive grown up doing- swimming As an athlete, what was your highest achievement? Swimming 10km open water As an athlete, what is your best memory? Beating Peter in 10km swim :) What are your goals? To help others and to be myself What do you love about swimming? It provides challenges, recreation, fitness, opportunities and learning. Great people and atmosphere If you could give your swimmers one piece of advice, what would it be? Be yourself, give things a go and do your best If you would like to participate in the profiles, fill out the relevant form, link below. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/iV76hwam35rhvbhv9 Coaches: https://forms.gle/8ndyC1HF7TzFYvMTA
04.01.2022 Introducing Swimland Swim Club masks. $15 per mask. Place your order via the form linked below. https://forms.gle/84ZPREBCFgZgvhmF8
04.01.2022 Our article in the newspaper this month.
03.01.2022 Throwback to the 2010 Indian Ocean All Stars Challenge.
02.01.2022 On Sunday we had a Swimland Family games afternoon on zoom.
02.01.2022 Throwback to the 2013 Metro East meet
02.01.2022 Yesterday our swimmers got together over Zoom for a virtual dryland session.
01.01.2022 Member profiles: Committee Name: Bethany Forster Role: Social Media... Why did you join the club? I was at a presentation night for my 1km medal and the club was there presenting and I nudged my mum and said "I wanna do that" and so we joined, I've wanted to swim at the olympics since I was 5 and this was the first step. Why did you decide to join the committee? Mum has been on the committee for just about as long as I can remember and I had to go to the meetings after training and I could hear what was going on and it felt like there were decisions being made and no one had the perspective of a swimmer that these decisions would affect. So I wanted to be able to have my say and give my opinion/perspective. What do you love about the club? How we all do things together. Regardless of level, we all know each other or try to know everyone. I was surprised when we went to social events for my brother's footy club and they were split into their teams and no one mingled or seemed to know each other outside of their team, which felt really awkward as an outsider. We don't have that. As a kid, did you do a sport? If yes, what did you enjoy most about it? I swim. Competing and the friends I've made are what I enjoy most. Swimming is one of those sports that give you really good, close friends and often those friends are closer than school friends because you spend so much time together and you see each other at both your best and worst. Also I like winning. If you would like to participate in the profiles, fill out the relevant form, link below. Swimmers: https://forms.gle/iV76hwam35rhvbhv9 Coaches: https://forms.gle/8ndyC1HF7TzFYvMTA
