The Great Southern Swimming Club training times are as follows:

Fleurieu Aquatic Centre

• Monday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
• Monday 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm (aimed at development and performance squad level)
• Tuesday 6:00 am – 7:30 am
• Tuesday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
• Tuesday 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm (aimed at development and performance squad level)
• Thursday 6:00 am – 7:30 am
• Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm (held at Strathalbyn between October and April when over 26 degrees)

Strathalbyn Swimming Pool

From the beginning of October to the end of April the club trains at the Strathalbyn Pool two days per week (when the weather is 26 or higher):

• Thursday 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm (moved to the FAC when under 26 degrees)
• Sunday 9:00  am – 10:15 am

If the pool is not open due to the weather or the club has a targeted meet or carnival on one of these days then the members will be advised via email and Facebook.

There are four parts to a Great Southern Swimming Club membership, as follows:

Swimming SA and Swimming Australia Fees – paid online via SwimCentral

These fees are set by Swimming SA and Swimming Australia and cover swimmer insurance, Swimming SA overheads and enable swimmers to compete in Swimming SA endorsed events. This is payable annually and are options are as follows:

• Swimmer (Intro/term) – $60 for 90 days
• Junior Swimmer (Club 7-9 years) – $115 for 12 months
• Swimmer 10+ years (Club & State)  – $165 for 12 months
• Swimmer 11+ years (National) – $175 for 12 months

Parent Fee – paid online via SwimCentral

For all swimmers under the age of 18, a parent must register as a non-swimmer/parent member. This annual fee is also set by Swimming SA and Swimming Australia and is $30.

Club Fees – invoiced by the Great Southern Swimming Club

This fee is set by the club and covers other operating expenses, like lane hire, coach support, equipment purchases etc.

• Club fees are $350 per annum and are payable:
  • Monthly – $30
  • Quarterly – $90
  • Bi-annually – $175
  • Annually – $350

You sure can! You can redeem  2x $100 vouchers through the Sports Vouchers program per season to cover part of the club fees.  If you want to use both vouchers with the Great Southern Swimming Club you will need to claim twice. If you need any assistance please contact the club President or Treasurer!

Yes. The YMCA will charge entry fees to both the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre and the Strathalbyn Pool. Please check their website for up-to-date prices.

The Great Southern Swimming Club offer a free 30 day come and try membership, obtained via Swim Central. After the 30-day free trial period a full membership can be purchased to continue swimming with the club.

Contact the club if you want to give swimming a go or visit our join the club page for more information.

No! Those only wanting to swim for a short term there is a 90-day membership available for $150. Swimmers with this membership can attend as many squad sessions as they like and can compete in any Swimming SA endorsed event.

Perfect for those wanting a bridging sport between seasons, surf life savers wanting to keep up their fitness over the colder months or kids wanting to improve in the lead up to SAPASA.

Yes. There are several squad levels available for swimmers to progress through as their fitness and ability grow. Swimmers will be placed in a squad by club coaches, based on the following criteria:

Sub-junior -1 session per week –  Swimmers must be able to:

• be 7 years of age
• display confidence in all depths of water
• be able to listen to and follow instructions
• be able to swim 25m continuous backstroke without assistance
• be able to swim 25m continuous freestyle without assistance

Junior – 2 sessions per week – Swimmers must be able to:

• meet the requirements of the sub-junior squad
• swim 25m of breaststroke in a recognisable manner
• perform a dive
• maintain focus when working in a larger squad
• sustain increased distances in training

Development – 3 sessions per week – Swimmers must be able to:

• meet the requirements of the junior squad
• swim 25m of butterfly in a recognisable manner
• swim 50m of breaststroke using the correct technique
• sustain further increased distances in training
• perform a freestyle tumble turn and breaststroke turn
• correctly perform a dive

Performance – 3 + sessions per week – Swimmers must be able to:

• Be willing to compete in Open Carnivals and Championships events as recommend by coach
• meet the requirements of the development squad
• perform correct start, turn and finish techniques in all strokes
• swim 50m of butterfly using the correct technique
• sustain extended periods of continuous swimming
• be a minimum of 10 years of age on or before 1 October in the relevant year
• Have obtained qualifying times for Country and/or State Championships

If you wish to make contact with the club:

• Email: greatsouthernsc@hotmail.com
• Phone: 0407111 642 or
• Visit us on pool deck during training times.

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