Our first Team Session is Wednesday 29 January 2025.

Girls wishing to participate in QGSSSA Swimming, are asked to attend the TWO team sessions, outlined below. 

Athletes may also access TWO additional sessions, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. These additional sessions include a strength an conditioning component. Girls are asked to ensure they attend training with the appropriate equipment / attire;

• Towel
• Goggles
• MBC Togs
• MBC Cap (white)
• Water Bottle
• Gym Session - PE Uniform or equivalent
• Gym Session - Towel and Joggers
• Mask

Breakfast will be available for swimmers on selected Tuesday and Thursday mornings

Cost: $50.00 (+GST) for 8x breakfasts

Tuesday - QGSSSA Swimmers only

Thursday - QGSSSA Swimmers only

11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 27 February and 4 March

including Wed 26-February Relay Session Breakfast

Purchase Breakfast Here

For the effective running of the 2025 QGSSSA / Andrews Cup Seasons, a community workforce will be required, to assist with serving breakfasts.

Breakfasts will be provided to QGSSSA swimmers on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Breakfasts will be provided to Primary Swimmers on Friday mornings.

Please complete the survey below, outlining what events/activities you are able to provide assistance. We invite parents from the QGSSSA, Primary Swimming, CSSAQ and Water-Polo communities to volunteer.

We will only need 4 parents each morning.

Volunteer Sign Up Here

Several trial meets (called leadup meets) are held on Thursday or Friday evenings in weeks 1-4 of term 1. Results achieved at these events are used to assist with the selection of the MBC QGSSSA Swimming Team.

Girls will need to REGISTER to attend these meets, before the advertised closing date/time. Registration will include race entries and return transport preferences.

There will be 4-5 leadup meets in total (see aforementioned Event Calendar). Girls are encouraged to attend all leadup meets, as times from these meets will assist staff selecting the final QGSSSA Team.

There will also be the possibility of time trials being held throughout the season, as its often the case leadup meets do not cater for all events.

Transport - All swimmers will travel on the Team bus to the venue. Return transport back to MBC will be offered, however parents may collect athletes from the competition if preferred.

Camps and Clinics

Final Camp Information Here

Team Selection Criteria

Selections are based on a combination of:

1. Times recorded throughout the QGSSSA season
2. Attendance and attitude at training
3. Performances at meets and time trials

A panel of coaches and support staff (lead by the Director of Swimming) will make the final decisions, with the priority being to select a team that maximises the College’s ability to score points.

As a result, some swimmers may be placed in events that aren’t their best or favourite, but that best serve the team’s overall strategy.

With a large number of girls involved in the program this year and only a limited number of individual and relay spots available, it is inevitable that some swimmers may miss out on racing on the night. However, all swimmers who have demonstrated commitment—through positive engagement at training and attendance at lead-up meets—will be recognised as part of the QGSSSA Swimming Squad in one of the following roles:

• An individual swimmer
• A relay swimmer
• A reserve

Given how tight some of the racing is, we know that multiple swimmers may post very similar times across the season.

In making final selections, the Director of Swimming will prioritise the following:

• Selecting a team that maximises the College’s ability to score points.
• Assessing the swimmer’s commitment to QGSSSA training sessions each week.
• Times recorded throughout the QGSSSA season

To ensure we are fielding the strongest possible team on the night, the Director of Swimming will also use their expertise and judgement to assess current form.

While historical performances are considered (including official Swimming Australia results), preference will be given to the fastest and most competitive times recorded closest to race day, as these are the most accurate reflection of an athlete’s current ability.

What sessions should I be attending?

Monday Afternoon - compulsory

Tuesday Morning - optional

Wednesday Afternoon - compulsory

Thursday Morning - optional

What do I wear?

Training - MBC Togs, MBC Cap (White)

Competition - MBC Tracksuit, MBC Long Sleeve Shirt (white) or Sports Uniform

How does the team get selected?

Team selection is based on times recorded during the QGSSSA season, attendance / attitude at training and performances at lead-up meets. A panel of coaches will make the final decision. The overall selection strategy is to create a Team, that will maximise the opportunity to score points for the College. Consequently, some swimmers may be swimming in events that are not their best nor their favourite.

However - the philosophy of Team will continue to guide coaches selection, thus swimmers who choose not to attend all Team sessions or leadup meets, may compromise their selection.

Coaches recognise that students are busy, with conflicting timetables sometimes unavoidable - parents are encouraged to raise any potential conflicts early, rather than wait until the announcement of the team.

Due to the large number of girls who are participating in the program this year and the fact there are only a finite number of individual events and relays, it is inevitable some swimmers will miss out on a chance to swim on the night. If girls have participated at training (with a positive attitude) and have attended lead-up meets, they will be named as part of the QGSSSA Swimming Squad as either an individual swimmer, relay swimmer or reserve. 

It is possible that some swimmers will post very similar times throughout the season. The Director of Swimming may utilise the following options, to make the final decision. 

1. Assess the students commitment to the four QGSSSA training sessions conducted each week.

2. Access additional results from training and Club competition.

3. Conduct a swim-off to decide a position on the team.