Sydney University Swimming Club (SUSC) began in 1998 and was established by Brian Sutton (Olympic Coach). Sydney University Swim Club runs under the umbrella of Sydney University Sport and trains out of Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre.

In 2000 SUSC was awarded Australian Club of the Year, under the guidance of Brain Sutton. SUSC has had numerous Olympian swimmers and Australian Champion including Life Members Elka Graham, Chris Fylder, Brett Hawke, Scott Millar, Phil Rogers, Mathew Dunn, David Cater, and Michelle Englesman. Currently SUSC has world record holder Matt Jaukovic (50m Fly SC), and Australian Champion Matt Abood representing the club.

In 2009 the SUSC senior program coach (Steve Alderman) was awarded Australian Swim Coach of the Year and the Chairperson of the club (Christine Etter) was awarded Australian Swim Club Administrator of the Year.

In 2009 SUSC was again awarded Australian Club of the Year and under the talented coaching staff of Steve Alderman and Vanessa Smith continue to develop a swim team of considerable talent and depth.
The objectives of Our Club are:
• To provide an effective support framework to maximise the development pathway from beginners to elite swimmers and coaches, and encourage our members to stay involved in our sport for the collective and mutual benefit of members and swimming;
• To encourage sportsmanship in competitive swimming and promote performance-enhancing drug free swimming;
• To provide leadership, effective and efficient and professional administration and management ensuring continued growth of Sydney University Swimming Club;
• To enhance fellowship and camaraderie among Club members by providing social activities for members;
• To affiliate to the New South Wales Swimming Association and to abide by the Member Protection Policy and Child Protection and Intervention policy of Australian Swimming (SAL), (as amended from time to time). Affiliation to other kindred bodies may be effected from time to time by the Committee;
• To ensure communication at all levels to enable optimal outcomes and at all times to act on behalf of, in the interests of, and in conjunction, with the Members.

 

Membership is open to swimmers from 5 years of age.

SUSC 2009 – 2010 Season fees are:-
► $70 for swimmers
► $20 for non-swimmers (parents/guardians)

Fee includes insurance for members and registration with NSW Swimming (capitation) of $36.50, and if applicable junior registration with GO CLUB, (Australian Swimming).

Membership covers the swimming year from the 1st October to 30th September.
(Note: membership fees may be altered from time to time in alignment with NSW Swimming Registration Fees)

Each member is issued with a NSW Swimming card and registration number which is to be quoted on all carnival entries.

SUSC is affiliated with St George/Sutherland Swimming Association and SUSC membership includes registration with Swimming NSW and by affiliation, Swimming Australia. Membership enables the Swimmer to compete in District/Area and Swimming NSW approved events/competitions, in addition to SUSC run activities.

► Junior Excellence Program: Is an Australian Swimming Initiative which recognises and rewards juniors for their swimming achievements? For further information: visit www.swimming.org.au and follow the JX link.

► Go Club: is Swimming Australia's club development program. Developed in conjunction with ASCTA for the delivery of club development services to swimming clubs and a Go Club Registration Pack is provided to all new SUSC members.

► Club Championships: SUSC holds one club championships yearly, (September). All SUSC members are welcome to compete at this carnivals.

► Club Nights are held every 2 months on a Saturday afternoon 3.00-6.00pm with a social function afterwards. See notice board for brochure or check out the events calendar for schedule

► Club & Sydney University Sport ‘Fun/Race’ Night: is generally held the first Friday night of each month. Warm up is at 4:30pm and the event commences at 5:00pm sharp.
See notice board for brochure or check out the events calendar for schedule.

► Club Awards:
At the end of the year SUSC holds a presentation day and all members are eligible for club awards.

► Speedo Shop:
As a SUSC member you are entitled to receive 10% discount at the Speedo Shop (Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre).

► Club Social activities:
• Club Social dinner is held first Friday of each month following fun night activities;
• End of Season Beach BBQ with Race the Coach Competition
• Annual Christmas Party for members and family;
• Club excursions and other fun activities
See the notice board or visit our website’s News and Events page
 for events details as they become available.

► Stroke Clinics and Training Camps:
Intensive Stroke Clinics and week long Training Camps are held annually with the involvement of experienced high profile swimmers and coaches. Emphasis is on advanced stroke correction and race specific skills.

► SUSC NEWS & Events

• View SUSC News & Events page found on the SUSC websitecheck out the events calendar  for the latest club activities/events notices plus current articles of interest to members and highlighting our member’s achievements.

• The Club Notice board: Is situated on pool deck and provides all carnival details and club information. This information is updated regularly.

 

HOW TO CONTACT SUSC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Contact Us

 

1. All swimmers must be a financial member of Sydney University Swimming Club.
2. Trophies are awarded at the end of the year to the Club Champions of each individual age group and will be presented at the Club Annual Presentation Day in October of each year..
3. Medals will be awarded on the Club Championship day for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each individual age group.
4. The program will consist of Individual Age and Open levels in distance and strokes. Ages will be from seven (7) and under to seventeen (17+) years in each stroke.
5. Age will be at the date of the Club Championship
6. A swimmer must compete in all strokes (Freestyle, Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke) to be eligible for Club Champion.
7. A swimmer must have attended and swam at 8 race/club nights to be eligible for Club Champion.
8. The swimmer with the most points will be the Club Champion in each age group.
9. Points are awarded as follows: First = 10 points, Second = 9 points, Third = 8 points, Fourth = 7 points, Fifth = 6 points, Sixth = 5 points, Seventh = 4 points, Eighth = 3 points, Ninth = 2 points, Tenth = 1 point.
10. Should more than one swimmer finish on an equal number of points, then each member will receive a trophy.

 

Sydney Uni Sport Race night and SUSC Club Championships can only occur with parent assistance. Parents will be expected to assist in the setup/ clean up, time keeping etc.
Other ways you can help out.
• Join the committee
• Time keep at local meets
• Become an official and assist in the operation of swim meets
• Fundraising

If you would like to assist please contact the SUSC the Junior or Senior Parent Representatives  Contact Us

 

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
SUSC is run by a Management Committee which is elected at the Annual General meeting in September of each year. Any member or members’ representative is welcome to attend committee meetings and to have an input into the development of the annual club management plan and participate in the running of the Club. Management Committee meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6.00pm.
" Through a clear decision making process and an operational budget that reflects the maintenance and development of the Sydney University Swimming Club Objectives, the Club Committee can determine where it is going, set priorities and measure its success by improved support outcomes for Club members at all levels." 2006 - 2007
Further Information is available from the Junior or Senior Parent Representatives  Contact Us

 

COACHING at SUSC is provided by Sydney University Sport

This sponsorship gives SUSC members access to some of the most dedicated swimming coaches and training facilities in NSW.

 

As an athlete/swimmer/parent member of the Sydney University Swimming Club I will participate and train in line with the following Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness code of conduct:
Sydney Uni Swim School Code of Conduct can be found at www.susf.com.au (under swim school) or Codes Of Conduct

 

• Abide by the constitution of the Club
• SUSC Membership and NSW Swimming Registration run concurrently from October 1st – September 31st.
• All Club members must maintain current membership of Sydney University Sport. Membership is deemed suspended immediately Sydney Uni Sport Membership lapses.
• Club membership must be renewed each year.
• Club Membership is inclusive of compulsory registration with Swimming NSW. Two categories of Club Membership are offered: Athlete/Swimmer and Non-Swimmer. Refer Appendix D of Club Constitution.
• Individuals wishing to become members of the Club shall:
• Complete Sydney Uni Sport Club membership application forms,
• Have a Club committee representative sign off on all application forms
• Make appropriate payment including Sydney Uni Sport fee.
• The Club Executive on behalf of members must ensure that all policies and procedures, as set out in the Sydney University Sport Club Administration Handbook (as amended), are adhered to.
• All members and swimmer members of Sydney University Swimming Club must abide by the code of conduct as it appears in Appendix A of the Club constitution.
• The Sydney University Swimming Club supports all members as long as they have abided by the Club Rules as outlined in the Club Constitution and Appendix C.
• All members in signing the application for membership agrees to authorising Sydney University Club and NSW Swimming Inc. to use and disclose, to related bodies any personal information as may be necessary to implement the rules, regulations and policies in the Swimming Club Constitution and the Rules, Regulations and Policies as of NSW Swimming Association Inc, Australian Swimming Inc, the relevant District Swimming Association, including Australian Swimming’s Anti-doping, Member Protection and Privacy policies. (These are available at www.nswswimming.com.au and www.Swimming.org.au)
• All members in signing the application for membership agrees to have their name, photograph and results published in official programs, newsletters and websites.
• Other Rules as may be made and approved by the committee and appended Appendix C of the Club constitution from time to time.

 

SUSC competes at various interclub, district, Metropolitan, State, National championships and encourages members to participate.

SUSC Coach /Race Secretary will inform members of upcoming carnivals and club meets. This information is also placed on the club noticeboard which is situated on pool deck.
The carnival will have a closing date and all entry cards and money must be placed in the club yellow box situated on pool deck by this date. Late entries will not be processed.

SUSC coach will indicate which meet/s is/are target meets, and members are encouraged to attend these particular carnivals.

SUSC would like all members to wear club caps and swimmers when representing SUSC in competitions, meets and carnivals. These can be purchased at the front counter of the Sports & Aquatic Centre.

 

Obtain entry cards from the noticeboard on pool deck. Fill out the multi-entry card and place the card and money into the yellow box by the closing date.
Late entries will not be processed.

 Complete one entry card per swimmer – Pink for female entries Blue for Male entries
 Please print CLEARLY using a pen. illegible or incomplete entries will not be accepted
 First Name / Last Name: swimmer’s name
 Swimming Club: name of club to which the swimmer is registered to compete
 Date of Birth: DD/MM/YY
 Age: in years as indicated on the published information provided for the meet being entered
 ID No: Swimming NSW Registration Number (6 digits)
 Name of Meet: egg. State Championships
 Date of Meet: i.e. first day of the meet being entered
 Event Number: the number given to the event for which the swimmer wishes to enter; please list in event order
Stroke:  name the stroke to be swum; use the following abbreviations:
F/S  = Freestyle  IM  = Ind. Medley
B/K  = Backstroke  FLY  = Butterfly
B/S  = Breaststroke
 Distance: length of the event to be swum: 25m, 50m, 100m, 200m etc
 Entry time: BEST time swum by swimmer for this event; refer to the relevant qualifying periods; refer to constants if converting times; please indicate if a split time is being used. If you do not have a time please enter NT
 Achievement Date / Place: date on which entry time was achieved and the name of meet / pool where time was achieved.
 Total number of entries x entry fee = TOTAL money to be submitted with Entry Card.

MULTI ENTRY CARD
First Name                           Last Name
Swimming Club SUSC
Date of Birth				Age		Classification (disability cat.)			ID No
Name of Meet								Date of Meet
	Event No	Stroke			Distance		Entry Time	Achievement Date / Place
			@ $ __________ = TOTAL $ _____________
Junior Parent or Senior swimmer’s signature

 

• Talk with your coach regarding which events to enter
• Talk with your coach regarding training attendance for the week prior to competition

The Day Prior To Competition- (Prepare and Pack)
• Confirm warm up time with coach
• Ensure that you have packed spare goggles, swim suits, towels, warm clothes/shoes, books ,games
• Organise food & drink. Low fat snacks are the best food to consume during competition day. (Fruit, crackers, sandwiches, rice, pasta). Water/sports drinks are important for hydration and energy top up.

Competition Day
• Work out your goals for the day
• It is essential you eat breakfast, try to consume your breakfast about two hours prior to warm up.
• Get to the pool early
• Check the events that you have entered with the program.
• Discuss with coach warm up and events you have entered

During The Competition
• Ensure you talk to your coach before and after each event.
• Know your events and ensure you are in marshalling on time for your event
• Check that you know where the marshalling board is.
• Pay attention in marshalling, it is your responsibility to be behind the blocks for your event.
• Ensure you swim down after each event- if no pool space available warm and cold showers are beneficial
• Stay focused throughout the day
• Ensure you stay warm, always wear clothes and shoes
• Rest/relax
• Support your team mates
• Stay hydrated- (drink water, sports drinks)
• Eat small amounts of food frequently- low in fat and protein
• If you want to drop an event please speak to your coach, not swimming events without your coach’s approval is not acceptable

Sit with Your Team Mates
SUSC encourages all swimmers to sit together. Look for the SUSC Banner or other swimmers wearing our Team clothing.