MLC Aquatic - Meets

Meets

The 2007 MLC Aquatic LC Proposed Qualifying Meet is being held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Aughtie Drive, Albert Park on Sunday November 11, 2007.
ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED AS MEET IS FULL

An MLC Aquatic Coach will be attending the following meets in the upcoming months. This information is useful in assisting members with decisions on which meets they might like to attend.

Short Course - racing in 25m pool (beginning of the season)

Long Course - racing in 50m pool (end of season)

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2007
JULY
13 July	Metro East Interclub #1 - Nunawading
22 July	Eltham Swimming Club Carnival - MSAC
27 July	Metro East Interclub #2 - Nunawading
28-29 July	Victorian Open SC Championships – MSAC – (Qualifiers only)
AUGUST
10 August	Metro East Interclub #3 - Nunawading
5 August	Geelong City Aquatic Short Course Meet – “Waterworld” Indoor Pool
24 August	Metro East Interclub #4 – Nunawading
18 August*	Nunawading Meet – MSAC
29 August – 2 September	Australian Open Championships – MSAC – (Qualifiers only)
SEPTEMBER
7 September	Metro East Interclub #5 – Nunawading
16,22-23 September	Victorian Age Short Course Championships – MSAC (Qualifiers only)
OCTOBER
14 October	7-10 Selection Trials – Ringwood (TBC)
27,28 October	SV Long Course Distance Meet – MSAC
28 October	North/East 7-10 Meet –Nunawading (TBC)
NOVEMBER
11 November	MLC AQUATIC LONG COURSE MEET
18 November	7-10 Metro Finals – MSAC (Qualifiers only)
DECEMBER
1, 2, 8 & 9 December	SV December competition (MSAC)
2008
4-8 January 2007	Vic Open, SWD and 12/u Champ - MSAC (Qualifiers only)
11-15 January 2007	Vic Age Championships - MSAC (Qualifiers only)
27 January	Metro East Sprint Meet – MSAC (TBC)
FEBRUARY
9-10 February	Victorian Sprint Championships – MSAC (Qualifiers only)
24 February	Metro East All Junior Selection Trials – Nunawading (TBC)
MARCH
2 March	Metro East District Championships – Boorondara Sports Centre, Balwyn (TBC)
8 -10 March*	Tasmanian Age Championships – Hobart (Qualifiers only)
22-29 March	Australian Open Championships – Sydney (Qualifiers only)
APRIL
5-6 April	Metro All Junior Semis and Finals – MSAC Qualifiers only)
9-13 April	Australian Age Championships - Brisbane (Qualifiers only)
Last Friday of every Month	MLC Aquatic Club Meets

If you would like to attend some of the other meets scheduled please refer to the Events Calendar on the Swimming Victoria Website. www.swimmingvictoria.org.au.

COMPETITION SUMMARY

Level	Competition	Details	Entry

CLUB (MLC Aquatic)	Club Nights	Friday night competition Held monthly	All swimmers encouraged Learning experience for new swimmers Enter on the day
CLUB (MLC Aquatic)	MLC Aquatic Long Course Meet	Held annually at MSAC Open invitation to all clubs Age group and open events	All swimmer’s encouraged Closing dates applies Must get in EARLY Use GREEN Entry card

DISTRICT (DRDSA) Dandenong & Ranges District Swimming Association METRO EAST	Interclub	Friday night team competition District East clubs only Senior (13 & over) / Junior (12 & under) categories Points scored per event Trophy to winning club + award to all winning team members 5-6 meets from July to September	Swimmer’s in emerging and Junior squads encouraged Teams selected by team manager
	District Championships	Held annually in March District East clubs only Age and Open events Medals presented “on the day” 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place getters “A” and “B” grades	All swimmers encouraged Eligibility and closing date rules apply Use GREEN Entry Card
	District Team	Interstate competition usually in June/July each year Transport, accommodation, meals etc arranged Restricted to 12 years and over	Team selected by District from “A” grade medalists at District Championships National qualified swimmers ineligible Invitation only
STATE (Swimming Victoria)	7-10 Encouragement Championships	District East Eliminations held annually in October 50m events only Age group events – 7yrs to 10 yrs Top 10 to finals in November	All swimmers encouraged Closing date applies Use GREEN Entry Card Finalists notified
	All Junior	District East Eliminations held annually in March 50m events only Age group events – 8/U, and 9 to14 yrs Top 10 to Semi-finals and Finals in April	All swimmers encouraged Medallist’s from State C’ships and State Sprints excluded Closing date applies Use GREEN Entry Card Semi-finalists notified
	LC Distance Competition	Held annually in October Only 200m(not FR), 400m, 800m and 1500m events	State, National Development and National swimmers Use GREEN Entry Card No qualifying time apply BUT all entries must have an entry time Recommended 800m & 1500m entries are restricted to swimmers who can swim 400m under 6 minutes
STATE (S.V.)	December Competition	Held annually in December over two weekends Last opportunity to achieve qualifying times before State Championships	All swimmers encouraged Closing date applies Use GREEN Entry Card Qualifying times DO NOT apply
	Victorian Championships	Held annually in early January Age group and Open event 11/U, 12 yrs and Open 13 to 16yrs and 17/18 yrs Heats and Finals (+semi-finals in Open events only)	State Qualifying times from approved meets only apply Closing dates apply Use GREEN Entry Card
	Victorian Sprint Championships	Held annually in early February 50m events only Age group and Open events 11/U, 12yrs to 14yrs 15 to 18 yrs, 19/O Heats and Finals	State Qualifying times from approved meets only apply Closing dates apply Use YELLOW Entry Card
	Victorian SC Championships	Held annually in Aug-Sept Shortcourse = 25m pool length Age group and Open events - 11/U, 12yrs and Open - 13 – 18yrs Time trials (no finals)	State Qualifying times from approved meets only apply Closing dates apply Convert times to 25m pool length Use GREEN Entry Card
NATIONAL (Australian Swimming)	Australian Age Championships	Held annually (usually April) Different capital city each year Age group events - 13/U, 14 to 17/18yrs Heats and finals	National Qualifying from approved meets only apply Closing date applies Use ASI Multi-Entry Card Entries submitted via Swimming Victoria
	Australian Open Championships	Held annually (month varies) Different Capital city each year Open events only Heats, semi-finals and finals	As for Age Nationals
	Australian Shortcourse Championships	Held annually (month varies) Different Capital city each year Shortcourse = 25m pool length Open events only Heats, semi-finals and finals	As for Age Nationals Convert times to 25m pool length

ELIGIBILITY

District Championships

To be eligible for District Championships awards, swimmers must qualify by participating in at least 3 District Meets over the season. These meets include: -

District Interclub

Ringwood Meet, Surrey Park S.C. Meet, Nunawading S.C. Meet, Nunawading Sprint Meet, 7-10 Metro Encouragement Meet, Nunawading L.C. Meet, MLC Aquatic Meet or All Junior Eliminations.

Swimmers not qualified under these criteria may still swim in all events as “By Invitation” entrants.

State and National Championships

To be eligible for State or National Championships, swimmers must achieve a qualifying standard time at a recognised meet as defined by Swimming Victoria and Australia Swimming. These standard times vary from year to year, so ask your coach or refer to links below.

COMPETITION ENTRY PROCEDURE

Put all competition entry dates in your diary.

Parent and / or swimmer should speak with their coach if they are unsure which events or competitions to enter.

All external competition entries should be done on green cards except for State Sprint Championships. See ‘Entry Cards’ section below.

Make sure all entries are sent in well before the closing date, especially for meets where the number of entries is limited!

Keep a copy of the events you have entered for yourself so you know what you’re swimming on the day.
ENTRY CARDS

Entry cards can be obtained from your coach or the Competitions Officer

Green entry cards are standard swimming Victoria forms and are used to enter most competitions in Victoria.

Yellow sprint entry cards are required for Victorian Sprint Championships ONLY. Entry times do not need to be included on these cards as times will be taken from a database of approved meets by Swimming Victoria officials.

How to Enter Swim Meet

Make sure you fill out all details on BOTH sides of the care in BLOCK letters in clear, neat writing.

Your registration number is: -

The 1 st three letters of your last name,
Followed by the 1 st two letters of your given name
Then your full date of birth ‘ddmmyy’

E.g. Jason Smith born on 21 July 1989 Registration Number: SMIJA210789

Be careful to enter the correct event number and stroke, as there are male and female events. Check against the competition flyer.

Entry Times

Previously swum times must be accurate especially if Qualifying times are asked for. Qualifying times are strictly enforced by swimming Victorian and Australian Swimming. Fines can be imposed for entry times that have not been achieved at approved meets.

You must fill out where and when times were swum.

Remember to always keep a record of details of previous swims as a quick reference guide for completing the entry card.

If no time has been achieved simply put “N.T.” (‘No Time’) in the entry time space.

If a time has been converted from Long Course to Short Course or visa versa, put a “C” after the time on the card.

Make sure you enter the correct time for the event (e.g. don’t enter a 50m time for a 100m event).

If you need help filling out an entry card just ask your coach or a committee member who will be glad to assist.