National Open Squad

The National Open Squad is the third squad within the NSC National Stream. This squad’s primary focus is preparing athletes for Open State & National Championships, whilst also transitioning athletes from Age Nationals to Open National level.

Entry into this squad is by invitation from the Coach of the National Open Squad in consultation with the Senior Coaching Team, Athletes should be nationally qualified for Age, Open or Short Course Nationals. Athletes 18 years old and over, that have finished school, will be considered for the squad provided they are aiming for national times and can commit to the training program.

Athletes are generally 16 years of age or older and are expected to attend 7-8 sessions per week and compete at state and national championships as per the competition calendar.

Athletes in National Open Squad must be NSC club members on Swim Central.

Coach: Michal Skrodzki

Email: [email protected]

Training Timetable: Term 3, 2025

 

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

AM

5:15-7:30am
NPAC

4:45-7:00am
Swim & Gym
Nuna

 

4:45-8:00am
Swim & Gym
Nuna

5:15-7:30am
NPAC

5:30-9:00am
Swim & Gym
Nuna

PM

4:15-6:30pm
Tintern

 

4:45-7:00pm
Tintern

 

4:00-6:30pm
Boroondara

 

Training Locations

  • Nuna- Aqualink Nunawading, Fraser Place, Forest Hill

  • Tintern (Tintern Grammar) – Entry via corner of Morinda & Loma St, Ringwood East

  • Burwood (Mt Scopus Memorial College) – 89 Station St, Burwood

  • Boroondara – 271C Belmore Rd, Balwyn North

  • NPAC - Noble Park Aquatic Centre, 9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park