.: Swimmers Support
Nunawading Swimming Club has one of the most comprehensive swimmer support programs in the Australia.
The Club is based at Aqualink Nunawading in Fraser Place, Forest Hill. The Centre boasts an indoor 8 lane 50m pool and separate teaching and junior squad leisure pool.
The club has a number of unique advantages over other swimming clubs in Australia. These include:
ASSETS
The Club owns its own Clubrooms at the facility. The Clubrooms includes one of the largest free weight gyms utilised by any swim club in Australia, a swimmer recreation room with television and video as well as a kitchen and separate Boardroom.
DAVID COOK SCHOLARSHIP
The David Cook Scholarship was instigated to honour the considerable contribution the late David Cook made to the sport of swimming. David served at Club and District levels for some 25 years and at State and National level for over 15 years. David was a Life member of Nunawading Swimming Club.
This scholarship, valid from 1 May for the current swimming season, and was first presented in 1990/91, aims to foster swimmers with proven potential as competitive swimmers who may not have access to the high standard of facilities and coaching that are available at the Nunawading Swimming Club.
Scholarship winners will receive:
- Free swim coaching and gym training (approx value $2000);
- Free entry fees to State and National Championships (approx value $300);
- Free flights to National Championships (approx value $1000);
- One issue of all standard Nunawading Swimming Club gear including tracksuit, t-shirt, bathers and 2 swim caps (approx value $300).
- Estimated total value $3,600.
Eligibility
Applicants should be:
• Registered swimmers;
• Aged 12 years and over;
• Highly motivated.
They should have displayed:
• Exceptional swimming ability;
• Potential for further development as competitive swimmers.
The period of the Scholarship is one year (1 May 2010 to 30 April 2011). Past winners of the scholarship will not be eligible to re-apply. Nunawading Swimming Club members are not eligible to apply. The application package details the terms and conditions of the scholarship and requests information on the swimmer applying for the scholarship.
To receive an application package or if you have any questions in regards to this scholarship, please contact Gary Barclay at gary.barclay@nunawadingswimmingclub.com (preferred) or phone 03 9878 7055.
Applications are now due. More than one scholarship may be awarded.
Scholarship Flyer (PDF)
General Info and Application Form (PDF)
SWIMMER SERVICE & SUPPORT PROGRAM 2011/12
Nunawading Swimming Club continues its commitment to provide all Club swimmers with a comprehensive and well-supported squad program that includes the development of each individual swimmer. The Club has significantly developed its coaching and support structures in recent years and these initiatives have led to strong performances at a State,
National and International level.
The NSC Board has allocated moneys to be directed towards the Swimmer Support program for the 2011/12 season.
The funding will provide development opportunities identified by the coaching team as being crucial to a swimmer progressing to a high National and VIS level. The program will provide support to swimmers, with the goal to provide a pathway of support to each athlete that underpins the support provided by Swimming Victoria and the VIS.
The Club is committed to supporting swimmers to achieve their potential through the provision of quality coaching, a strong squad program and competition opportunities.
Details on the level of support available is outlined below.
1. NSC NATIONAL SQUAD BASE SUPPORT
All swimmers in National Age and National Open squads are eligible for base level support.
Swimmers in State Youth Squad who are fully committed to the program and have achieved a National Age or Open Qualifying time and intend competing at the National Championships shall also be eligible for the base level support
outlined below.
A minimum level of service shall be provided to all swimmers in the National Open and National Age squads and to State Youth swimmers who meet the requirements above..
Listed below is the support that the Club will provide to assist swimmers to perform at the highest possible level.
This includes:
- Swim coaching services;
- Strength and conditioning coaching;
- Facility access to all training pools;
- Venue hire for leased pools;
- Coach support at competitions;
The following additional support will be provided to swimmers in the National Open and National Age Squads in 2011/12.
- Skinfolds;
- Physio screenings;
- Visual Coaching Program account and online diary;
- Strength & Conditioning screenings;
- Development Workshops;
- Support towards one camp per annum (summer).
Income to fund the base services will be sourced from monthly training fees and a contribution from the Swim School surplus each year.
2. NSC TARGETED SUPPORT
The Club will also provide additional targeted support for identified swimmers throughout the year, based on swimmer performance and potential, at the High Performance Coach, Head Coach and Head Age Coach’s discretion.
A set amount will be allocated for the National Age, National Open and National High Performance Coaches to run additional activities to assist with their development. These may include camps and competitions or additional individual support and will be decided by the relevant coach together with the High Performance Coach and communicated to the swimmer and their family directly.
Please note that funding from NSC Targeted Support cannot be used for attendance at the Australian Age Championships.
3. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PROVISIONS
Swimming Victoria
Those athletes who are eligible for Swimming Victoria Development Squad funding will receive funding from Swimming Victoria towards their development throughout the season. The Nunawading coaches are responsible for the allocation of the funding and are required to submit proposals to SV prior to any expenditure. A plan for the use of this money shall be worked out between the coach, athlete and parent and will focus on development opportunities and needs.
Please note that funding from Swimming Victoria cannot be used for attendance at the Australian Age Championships.
VIS Scholarships
Those athletes awarded a VIS Scholarship shall receive funding towards their training, development and competitions. The High Performance Coach shall work through with each athlete on the best way to utilise the funding throughout the season, while following the VIS guidelines.
Please note that the procedures for claiming the money assigned to you for your development must now be claimed directly by the athlete with the VIS. NSC has been instructed to charge you full squad training fees and competition expenses and you will be able to claim back your allocation from the VIS.
CLUB SUBSIDIES:
Where the Board chooses to apply subsidies to assist swimmers to attend National Championships, the following will apply:
[1] For each interstate Australian Championships, Australian Short Course Championships, Australian Age Championships and Australian Open Water Championships, the Swim Committee shall present to the Board the names of swimmers who are entered to compete at the meet and their eligibility for subsidy according to the criteria below. This shall be provided to the Board at least 4 weeks prior to the Championships for approval;
[2] The Board has allocated the following total support towards the following interstate National Championship events to be reviewed annually.
(a) Australian Championships $7,000
(b) Australian Age Championships $7,000
(c) Australian Short Course Championships $5,000
(d) Australian Open Water Championships $1,000 with a maximum $300 assistance to any one swimmer
[3] To be eligible for a travel subsidy the swimmer must have competed for NSC at the most recent Victorian Long Course Championships. The swimmer is required to compete in at least 3 individual events and make themselves available for club relays, if selected;
[4] This By-Law shall apply for all Club members including new Club members;
[5] If swimmers cannot compete at any of the meets listed in [2] above due to a Swimming Australia swim meet or camp, it is assumed that the NSC swimmer would have competed at the meet;
[6] The Club shall also support squad trips or camps as deemed possible throughout each season.
TERTIARY ASSISTANCE SUBSIDY
Swimmers who are completing Year 12 shall be offered the following reduction in fees each year.
February to October - $50 reduction on monthly squad fees
Full fees will be payable in January, November and December in the year Year 12 is completed.
Swimming Australia Junior Excellence (JX) Program
The Junior Excellence (JX) Time Standards for the new swimming season will be attached below once they have been finalised by Swimming Australia.
All Nunawading swimmers aged 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 years should be aiming to achieve as many of these times as possible over the swimming season each year.
Nunawading has recorded the highest number of members to achieve a JX time standard in Australia in 2 of the past 4 seasons and we would like to continue this great achievement.
The JX program provides every Nunawading swimmer aged 9 years to 13 years to be recognised for their performances throughout the year.
The Club also supports swimmers to achieve times by conducting a JX Meet each year.
Download 2011/12 JX Times (PDF)
SWIMMER SUPPORT STAFF
Physiotherapy (Physiohealth)
Nunawading Swimming Club has joined forces with Physiohealth, one of Victoria and Australia’s leading physiotherapy and massage service organisations.
Physiohealth is located at Aqualink Nunawading, the Club’s home pool, and Physiohealth staff have a very strong background in swimming and providing the appropriate support for swimmers around their training and racing schedules. Many of the Physiohealth staff work with the Victorian Institute of Sport and have been members of the Australian Swimming Team as masseurs and physiotherapists.
Nunawading Swimming Club continues to work closely with Physiohealth for all your physiotherapy and massage needs.
NSC is responsible for the Physiohealth reception services in return for a discount for all Club members.
Nunawading swimmers continue to be highly advantaged with convenient access to the Physiohealth services offered at Aqualink Nunawading (Phone: 9878 7055) and Blackburn Rd, Mt Waverley.
To make a booking phone 9878 7055.
Nutrition
Louise Falzon (Dietitian)
Nunawading Swimming Club would like to introduce you to a new member of our support team, Louise Falzon, Sports Dietitian. Louise is a highly experienced dietitian who specialises in sports nutrition, weight loss advice, and the management of eating disorders. Louise can give expert advice in the areas of recovery, pre and post training and competition nutrition for swimming.
Louise currently works in private practice and corporate health. She runs the nutrition program for swimming at the Victorian Institute of Sport and also consults as the dietitian to the Australian Swimming Team and the Western Bulldogs Football Club.
Louise will be available for consultations once every month at NSC.
Please contact Louise on her mobile 0419 877 827 to make an appointment. Private Health Care rebates are also available.
Strength & Conditioning
Simon Moule is the Club’s resident strength and conditioning coach.
Sports Psychology
Megan Ryan is the Club’s resident sport psychologist.
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