Information Booklet

SOUTH COAST SWIMMING CLUB INC. www.southcoast.swimming.org.au

Affiliated with SwimmingSA

INFORMATION BOOKLET Training Venue:

Noarlunga Aquatic Centre Seaman Road, Noarlunga

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Aims of the Club: To provide an environment for swimmers to develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem To encourage self discipline and self motivation To promote swimming to the community To promote swimming at school level To provide qualified swimming coaching To encourage swimmers to swim competitively To educate and encourage correct parenting in sport

Club Email: south.coast.swim.club@gmail.com 17-Sep-15

The South Coast Swimming Club Inc. was formed as the Reynella Amateur Swimming Club in 1973. The Club changed its name to the South Coast Swimming Club Inc. on 15th September 1991 after moving to the Noarlunga Leisure Centre, Seaman Rd, Noarlunga. The Club is now based at the Noarlunga Leisure Centre. The Club offers a structure that encourages involvement of its members at many different levels. Parents of swimmers are encouraged to support the Club through membership on the committee. The Club attempts to provide an atmosphere in which fun, discipline and training combine to produce the best outcome for all. The South Coast Swimming Club promotes a good family atmosphere where new members are most welcome.

Annual Club Membership and SwimmingSA Registration

Club Membership and SwimmingSA Registration are valid from 1st October to 30th September and must be paid online in full on 1st Otober each year or upon joining the Club. Visit www.sa.swimming.org.au for more details. Club members will assist you with how to register. Failure to register will result in your child not being allowed to swim or compete. *SwimmingSA require a member under 18 years of age to have a Parent or Guardian registered as an Associate Member.

Parents and Caregivers in the Club

Many parents swim in the public lanes during their children’s training sessions or enjoy the benefits of the many activities offered at the Noarlunga Leisure Centre. Family members may only utilise the Centre’s facilities if the respective cost has been paid at reception.

To encourage respect and honesty

Contact: Aileen Mader Phone: 8384 4855 / 0403 354 855

About the Club

Postal Address South Coast Swimming Club PO Box 753 NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168

As Associate Members, parents can have a real say in the direction and management of the Club at committee level.

Parents of swimmers competing at any event may be required to assist with Officiating or time keeping as directed by the Meet Host. These events include Club Carnivals, SwimmingSA Meets and South Coast Club Time Trials where time keeping is compulsory and is shared between parents.

The South Coast Committee

The AGM is held at the end of the swim season each year. South Coast Swimming Club needs a strong and dedicated committee. The committee needs representation from all sections of the Club to truly reflect the interests of all members. If you want to have your say consider joining the committee.

Please feel free to discuss any questions regarding participation with a committee member. Interested parents who are not committee members are always welcome to attend.

Club Uniform

All members are required to wear the Club uniform when representing the Club. The Club’s swimming caps MUST be worn by all competitors at meets.

Swimming caps are available from the Club at the Noarlunga pool. Exception to this rule is specially designed elite Racing Caps.

Club shirts, tracksuits and other items, including supporter’s gear are ordered online from Sport Centre.

If payment is made via On Line Banking, please supply a printout of the transaction when you order.

Coaching Fees

(Subject to change at the discretion of the Club Committee)

Coaching fees are set annually by the committee. All swimmers must be registered members of the Club and SwimmingSA, and all fees must be paid up to date before being allowed to train in the club lanes or compete at any meet.

There is a reduction off the monthly coaching fees for the second swimmer in a family and a further reduction for any subsequent swimmers from the same family. A family cap per month applies.

Members are requested to pay their monthly coaching fees in full each month (see “Methods for Payment”).

Noarlunga Aquatic Centre Entry Charges

Club Members are responsible for their own entry costs to the Centre and must present their membership passes at the counter every time they enter. These costs are set by the Centre Management. Please refer to a Club Committee Member prior to paying Centre Membership as the Club negotiates a discount.

Family members may only utilise the Centre’s lanes and/or facilities if the respective cost has been paid at reception.

Squads

The Head Coach determines the progress of swimmers through the squads based on various factors including skill, fitness and competitive level.

South Coast has five squads: (Refer to Squad Structure document for more detailed information)

Skills Development Squad: This squad provides a transition from learn to swim lessons to competitive practice. The squad caters for the development of swimmers who are beginning their competitive swimming experiences in an educational environment. Sessions focus on developing skills in all four strokes, turns and starts technique to prepare for competitions and learning squad practice techniques with an introduction to fitness development. New swimmers decide the number of sessions they are comfortable with however a minimum of 3 sessions per week preferably 4 are recommended depending on age and ability. Swimmers are encouraged to increase their sessions as their ability and self confidence improves. Attendance at Club supervised Stretching or Dry land training is encouraged.

Competitive Development Squad – Gold & Silver The Competitive Development Squads are for the development of swimmers primarily aged 10 to 13 years who are identified as having potential for competitive swimming and/or qualify for State titles. Swimmers in these Squads have the desire to become more involved in the training and competitive aspects of the sport. Swimmers will develop all aspects of stroke technique, fitness and race skills to prepare for competitions.

A minimum of 4 sessions per week for swimmers aged 12 & Under and 5 sessions per week for swimmers 13 & Over are recommended and encouraged at this level to achieve improvement.

Swimmers are encouraged to increase their sessions as their ability and self confidence improves.

State/National Potential Squad: This Squad is for dedicated, self disciplined and self motivated competitive swimmers. Swimmers in this squad train morning and evening sessions, attending between 6 to 9 sessions (depending on age and ability) and 2-3 Land Training sessions per week.

Fitness Squad: This Squad is for existing or past swimmers of our Club who due to education or work commitments can only attend limited number of sessions per week.

If attendance required outside of the Fitness Squad session times this must be arranged with the Head Coach.

Dry Land Training Swimmers can attend gym or personal training sessions once approved by the Head Coach. The swimmer or their family is responsible for organising these sessions. Additional costs for gym attendance are the responsibility of the swimmer or their family and are as set by the Noarlunga Leisure Centre.

Swimming Competitions

(Must be registered with South Coast and SwimmingSA)

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Club Development Meets Annual Club Championships & Club Handicap Championship SwimmingSA Winter and Summer competitions South Coast Swimming Club Carnival Club Carnivals arranged by City, Country and Interstate swimming clubs South Australian State Championships Interstate and National Championships World Championships, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games

Competition Nominations  All Nominations must be paid for at the time of lodging.  Any nominations lodged at the Club must be accompanied with payment in full. If payment is made via online banking then a printout of the transaction must accompany the Nomination Form/Card.

Club Development Meets Development Meets are held in December, March and June A list of the program is set by the Head Coach and is posted on the whiteboard prior to the event. An entry slip for each event entered must be completed and handed in at the South Coast desk. State/National Potential Squad swimmers may elect to compete but it is not expected unless otherwise directed by the Head Coach Development Meets require parental support to run effectively. One parent of any child competing must attend and assist with timekeeping and other duties as required.

Club Championships Club Championships are held annually. Swimmers compete in up to six events over 2 meets to determine the best-performed swimmers at each age group. 1st placegetters will be awarded 8 points, 2nd placegetters will receive 7 points and 3rd placegetters will be awarded 6 points and so on. These points are added to the annual incentive points. Each swimmer who achieves a placing (1st, 2nd or 3rd) at the Club Championships will receive a trophy. A participation award will be presented to swimmers who do not achieve a place in the Club Championships.

Handicap Championship The Club also conducts an annual Handicap Championship. Swimmers nominate a swim and a time. The winner is awarded a perpetual trophy. Cash prizes are awarded to the finalists.

Encouragement Award

The encouragement award is for competitive pool swimmers only. The award is designed for swimmers that do not always come in the top three places at open carnivals and in the top eight in the winter/summer Graded series. It is designed to reward and encourage effort, not necessarily results.

This award does not cover any swimming meet that includes noncompetitive swimmers i.e. Time Trials and Club Champs etc. Recipients of an Age group Incentive Points trophy are ineligible.

Eligibility for Trophies, Incentive Points & Sponsorship

Registered swimmers training with South Coast Swimming Club must have been a member for at least 7 continuous months to be eligible for sponsorship and age point’s trophies.

South Coast Swimming Club members must train only with SCSC to be eligible for:  Age group Incentive points  Club championships trophies  Carnival relay teams  Special sponsorships  Club records

Incentive Scheme (Age Points Champions)

Age Champion points are accumulated over the swimming year and are used to determine winners of the Club’s Points Age Championship. The age groups for both girls and boys are 9/U, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17-18 and 19 and over. There is also an overall Male & Female Junior Age Champion 12/U and Senior Age Champion 13/O. Age group trophies are based on the age of the swimmer on the 1st of April of the swimming year.

Club Records

Club records are determined by the age of the swimmer on the day of the event. Open records are determined by times achieved at any age.

Sponsorship and funding assistance

Each season the committee determines the level of any incentives and/or assistance to be awarded based on the funds available and the number of years each swimmer has competed for the Club.

Sponsorships, incentives and assistance are financed by fundraising.

The Future

South Coast Swimming Club has inclusive policies and the incumbent committee determines the future goals of the club based on the needs of the membership. In recent years the club has endeavoured to increase its membership and the number of competitive swimmers, which has resulted in better results at State and National meets.

Long term goals of the club

 An increase in swimmers participating in the sport of swimming.  More swimmers competing at State and National Titles.  Improved results for the club’s surf swimmers at State and National level.  Representation at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.  The signing of a major sponsor.

Code of Conduct

All members of South Coast Swimming Club are expected to:  Display honest, positive and cooperative attitudes to all Club members  Conduct themselves in a manner that will not disrupt the spirit and purposes of the Club  Respect all persons associated with the Club either directly or indirectly  Respect the property, equipment and facilities at all venues

Swimmers Code

 Swim and train for the fun of it, not to please your parents or Coach.  Play by the rules.  Follow swimmers etiquette.  Never argue with an official’s decision. Ask your Coach to make any necessary enquiries.  Control your temper. Never “mouth off” or throw equipment.  Work hard to improve yourself.  Be a good sport.  Cheer all good efforts, including your opposition.  Treat all swimmers as you yourself would like to be treated.  Do not interfere with, verbally abuse, bully, victimise, harass or take unfair advantage of any swimmer.

Victimisation/harassment is defined as any behaviour, words or action,

either covert or overt, against another person which intimidates or threatens that person. IT CAN ALSO INCLUDE HARASSMENT USING TEXT MESSAGES OR INTERNET BASED SYSTEMS.  Never show off or brag.  Cooperate with your Coach, team-mates, and opponents, for without these people you do not have a sport.  Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants.

Parents Code

 Encourage your children to participate, never force them.  Remember, children are involved in sport for their enjoyment, not yours.  Encourage your child to play by the rules and to settle disagreements without hostility or violence.  Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory  Accept all results without undue disappointment.  Focus on your child’s effort rather than winning or losing.  Turn defeat to victory by helping your child work towards self improvement and good sportsmanship.  Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing.  Remember that children learn best by example.  Applaud good swims by your child, their team and by the opposition.  Respect the official’s and coach’s decisions and teach your children to do likewise.  Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse, bullying, victimisation or harassment from children’s sporting activity.  Show respect and appreciation for Coaches, Officials, Volunteers and Administrators. Without them your children could not participate.  Discuss any issues that arise during a competition with your child’s Coach and/or Club Administrators at the Club, not at the meet.  Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person involved.

Grievance Policy

Swimmers and parents acting in a way which either discredits the Club or other Club members will be asked to justify their continued membership.

Grievance Procedure: Swimmers:

1. Speak to the person concerned and try to resolve without hostility or violence.

2. DO NOT gossip.

3. Resist involving other swimmers or parents 4. Ask yourself if your own actions contributed to the problem.

5. Work out ways to avoid or overcome the problem in the future.

6. Speak to your Coach about the problem.

7. Discuss with a Committee members for advice 8. If unable to resolve the issue after taking the prior steps, speak to your parents for guidance.

Parents:

1. Talk to your child first about any problem. Remember, it is usually not an issue to them.

2. Discuss whether they had any role in the dispute or issue.

3. Remember that there are always two sides to every story.

4. Discuss ways of overcoming the problem without hostility or violence.

5. Encourage your child to address the problem promptly and to try to sort it out for themselves.

6. Never “stew over it”, or allow your child to.

7. Speak to your child’s Coach. They can often give a completely different perception.

8. Be open to all explanations and advice 9. DO NOT gossip.

10. Resist involving other swimmers or parents.

11. If unable to resolve, discuss the issue with a committee member.

12. If none of the above has resolved the issue, present a formal letter to the committee.

The Committee will;  Recognise the issue.  The incident will be dealt with through a scale of actions depending on the nature and seriousness of the offence, the impact on the victim and frequency of the offence. This could include any one or a combination of the following.

o Discussion/education/warning. o Mediation. o Discussion with parents. o Suspension. o Exclusion.

Any decision made by the committee will be final and binding.

Transfers and Obligations

Should a swimmer wish to transfer to another Club, the following processes and obligations must be met: 1. All outstanding fees and other money owed to the club must be paid in full prior to leaving or approval of transfer.

2. Monthly coaching fees and late fees will accrue until formal written notification of leaving the club is received by the committee.

3. If the swimmer has swum from the 1st May of any current swim year, they are liable to pay the South Coast Swimming Club Membership in full for the current swim year. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. 4. If a swimmer transfers part way through a month, there will be NO REFUND of that month’s fee.

5. The committee reserves the right to call on the member and/or the parents/caregivers and any other persons to attend a meeting to discuss any issues pending prior to departure.

Payment of Coaching Fees

Prompt payment of your Coaching Fees every month is extremely important. Please ensure that you fully understand the following rules: 1. Fees are payable in advance every month.

2. All payments must be received no later than the 7th day of the month the fees fall due. Swimmers may be suspended should payment not be received without prior approval. All payments made after this date will incur a $10.00 late payment fee. Please note that the late payment fee is per swimmer, not per family.

3. If any family is unable to pay their fees in full, please discuss options with the fees administrator. Failure to do so may result in your child being suspended from the Club’s lanes.

4. No payment - No swim. Any missed payments must be paid up to date, prior to the member being allowed to re-attend. Nominations for events and carnivals will not be accepted unless all fees are paid in full.

5. Requests for a reduction in coaching fees due to sickness or injury or other reasons will only be considered for periods longer than 2 weeks in a calendar month and must be lodged in writing to the Committee within one month of absence. Discounts are as follows: Schedule of Discounts Time off 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks

Discount 25% 50% 75%

All applications will be dealt with individually and on their own merits.

Discount forms are available from the Club.

6. Scholarship swimmer's fees must be paid promptly in advance every month. The scholarship discount will be reversed and the $10.00 late payment fee will be incurred for any month that payment has not been received.

7. Please ensure that any fees that fall due during your holidays or any other absence are paid in advance of absence.

8. If for any reason you are having difficulty paying your fees, please discuss options with a committee member.

Methods for payment of Fees are as follows:  Preferred Method: Online Direct Credit or in person at Bank: BankSA: BSB 105-144 Acc. No: 544580140 Details must include: Surname and description of fee  In person to a committee member. Payments and/or cash in envelopes will not be accepted by the Coaches  Cheque can be posted to the Club Address.

The Club reserves the right to suspend any swimmer if payment for coaching fees has not been received by the end of the month in which the fees fall due without prior arrangement.

Training Schedule Table

South Coast Swimming Club Annual Club Membership and SwimmingSA Registration Fees

(Online registration and payment go to www.swimmingsa.org.au “Members Portal”)

Fee Breakdown First swimmer Second swimmer Next swimmer/s Associate Member

Club $75 $35 $0 $0

SwimmingSA Fees Registration Handbook $80.00 $30.00 (Inc. $80.00 postage) Available online from $80.00 SwimmingSA $20.50

SwimmingSA Registration costs, South Coast Membership Fees and Coaching Fees are subject to change at the discretion of South Coast Swimming Club and/or SwimmingSA.

Schedule of Coaching Fees

Skills Development Squad

Competitive Development Squad – Silver Competitive Development Squad - Gold State/National Potential Squad

Fitness Squad (Session attendances by approval of Head Coach only and subject to lane space)

$62 per month $83 per month $86 per month $104 per month $79 per month

Discounts for second and subsequent swimmers will be: - Skills Dev - $9, CDS & Fitness - $12, State/National - $16. There is a Family Cap of $280pm.

Day Time Availability Mon, Wed, Fri 6:00 am – 7:30 am State/National & Fitness Squads.

Mon, Wed, Fri 4.30 pm – 5.30pm Skills Development Squad 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Mon, Wed, Fri 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Mon, Wed, Fri

Tues Thur Thur Sat Sat

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 6:00 am – 7:30 am 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 6:00 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am – 8:30 am

State/National Squad Land Training Land Training for Competitive Development – Gold & Silver Squads State/National & Competitive Dev – Gold & Skills Dev Squads Stretching, Yoga or Land Training Fitness Squad.

State/National Development & Competitive Dev – Gold & Silver Squads Stretching, Yoga or Land Training State/National & Competitive Dev – Gold & Silver Stretches – State/National Squad

8:00 am – 9:00 am Skills Development Squad

Training Schedule is subject to change at the discretion of South Coast Swimming Club.