The Traralgon Swimming Club is an Amateur Swimming Club with members aged 5 years to 55+ years. The club provides training sessions for members with an aim of improving swimming stroke technique, and fitness for the purpose of competitive swimming.
Swimmers interested in trying out for the team should contact Senior Head Coach Brian Ford on 0419 584 145 for information. Juniors wishing to try out should be able to swim 25m of freestyle with correct breathing and 25m of backstroke.
On joining the Traralgon Swimming Club you will be assessed by one of the Coaches to determine what training group best suits your needs. Each training group has different training times and locations. Please call Senior Head Coach Brian Ford (0419584145) or Performance Coach Cam Juha (0468 950 770) anytime with questions.
- Junior Development Squad
- Gippy Squad
- Country Squad
- State Squad
- National Performance Squad
- Masters Squad
Registration to train and compete
You can register for the 2024-25 swim season NOW on Swim Central so you are covered from the 1st July, 2024 to the 30th June, 2025.
Traralgon Masters can also register with Masters Victoria. Traralgon Masters must first register with Traralgon before securing a Masters membership which allows competing in Masters events. this is done through Swim Central. All queries to Shannon Lorimer masters@traralgonswimming.org.au
If you have any questions please contact the Traralgon Swimming Club Registrar, Jodie Baillie on 0419 897 597 or jodieandy01@gmail.com
REGISTRATION PROCESS
- Registration Fees – 2024/25 Swimming Season
| Swimmer | $155.00 |
| Swimmer (National) | $165.00 |
| Non Swimmers/Coaches or Parents of Swimmer aged 17 years or younger | $ 25.00 |
| Qualified Official | $ 15.00 |
Please go to the Swimming Victoria website to register under SWIM CENTRAL – https://vic.swimming.org.au/
Details in how to register for EXISTING and NEW members are as follows
NEW MEMBERS – HOW TO REGISTER –https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoYkEj-OKbiT0jbLHuZtMwxrWquHSFiu/view
EXISTING MEMBERS – HOW TO RENEW – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R1XYYr_4zhEEufnrLsLvtAYSxP4zn1ZK/view
- Swimmers aged 17 years of age or younger MUST have a parent or guardian register at the same time.
- Parents – WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER. At some stage you will be asked to assist at a meet, BBQ, Working Bee, Setting Up, Kitchen Duties, etc. The registration as a Swimmer or Non Swimmer registration gives you Public Liability Insurance so you will be covered if you are involved in an accident or incident.
ENTERING COMPETITIONS
1. Go to https://vic.swimming.org.au/ and follow links to Swim Central
2. Click the “Events” Icon
3. Swimmer selects which meet they wish to enter using the calendar tool
4. Click “Nominate”
5. Click the event to swim in
6. Click “Add to Trolley” for each event
7. When all events have been added to trolley, click “Go to Trolley” or click “Trolley” at very top right to checkout & Pay
8. If you are registering multiple Swimmers for events, you can leave products in your shopping trolley whilst you nominate for your other children (click “Family” at very top right). Once all nominations are complete, access the shopping trolley to make final payment.
Swimming and Training
The Traralgon Swimming Club is a Competitive Swimming Club. Through membership with the club swimmers can enjoy the excitement, team spirit and fulfilment of improving, of trying their hardest, and competing as a member of the club.
At this point we do not have a squad who simply train but do not compete – all of our swimmers are either competing or are working up to competition. New swimmers are encouraged to ‘have a go’ especially at the indoor meets and meets designed for younger swimmers for example: Traralgon’s 11 & Under meet held in September.
There are several indoor swim meets at the beginning of the season held in 25m pools which are ideal for beginners. We urge parents of new members to become familiar with the Fixture Guide and choose swim meets to attend.
Our Club competitive focus allows swimmers to develop to their greatest potential. As the Squad names imply, our swimmers are always working towards the next level of achievement. From the beginning level of training where competing in the local championships is the target, all of the way to aspiring to representing Australia, the Traralgon Swimming Club provides the coaching, programs, and support which will allow swimmers to achieve their goals.
Visiting the News page is a great way to get an idea of the breadth of competition which our swimmers enjoy.
In addition to competition, swimmers are offered several clinics and camps throughout the season.
Fees
Swimmers pay an annual registration which covers membership and insurance through Swimming Victoria. Training fees are paid quarterly. In addition, swimmers pay pool entry. Fee schedules can be found in the members section.