QGSSSA News and Updates
Parent's and Students are asked to sign-up for MBC QGSSSA Swimming News Here - your email will be added to our distribution list.
20-Feb QGSSSA Swimming Update #5 - download here
14-Feb QGSSSA Swimming Update #4 - download here
8-Feb QGSSSA Swimming Update #3 - download here
1-Feb QGSSSA Swimming Update #2 - download here
22-Jan QGSSSA Swimming Update #1 - download here
QGSSSA Event Calendar
15,16,17,18,19 Jan | 2024 QGSSSA Swimming Camp | |
24-Jan, Wed | QGSSSA Team Sessions begin |
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30-Jan, Tue | Register via House | |
2-Feb, Fri | Leadup Meet #2 - Somerville House | |
8-Feb, Thu | ||
16-Feb, Fri | Leadup Meet #4 - SPIN & SWIM @MBC | |
21-Feb, Wed | Full Team Relay Session | |
23-Feb, Fri | Register Here | |
28-Feb, Wed | 2024 QGSSSA Swimming Championships | Information Here |
QGSSSA Training Times
Our first Team Session is Wednesday 24 January 2024.
Girls wishing to participate in QGSSSA Swimming, are asked to attend the TWO team sessions, outlined below.
Athletes may also access TWO additional sessions, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. These additional sessions include a strength an conditioning component. Girls are asked to ensure they attend training with the appropriate equipment / attire;
- Towel
- Goggles
- MBC Togs
- MBC Cap (white)
- Water Bottle
- Gym Session - PE Uniform or equivalent
- Gym Session - Towel and Joggers
- Mask
Monday | Team Session 1 3:30-4:30pm Optional “extra” training for advanced swimmers 4:30-6:00pm |
Tuesday | 5:30-6:30am QG Gym Session 6:30-7:30am QG Swim Session |
Wednesday | Team Session 2 3:30-4:30pm Optional “extra” training for advanced swimmers 4:30-6:00pm |
Thursday | 5:30-6:30am QG Gym Session 6:30-7:30am QG Swim Session
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Please ensure girls wear MBC PE Uniform to gym sessions
Breakfasts
Breakfast will be available for swimmers on selected Tuesday and Thursday mornings
Cost: $40.00 (+GST) for 7x breakfasts
Tuesday - QGSSSA Swimmers
Thursday - QGSSSA Swimmers
Friday - Andrews Cup Swimmers
Further details can be found here
Volunteers Needed
For the effective running of the 2024 QGSSSA / Andrews Cup Seasons, a community workforce will be required, to assist with serving breakfasts.
Breakfasts will be provided to QGSSSA swimmers on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Breakfasts will be provided to Primary Swimmers on Friday mornings.
Please complete the survey below, outlining what events/activities you are able to provide assistance. We invite parents from the QGSSSA, Primary Swimming, CSSAQ and Water-Polo communities to volunteer.
We will only need 4 parents each morning.
Friday Night Meets
Several trial meets (called leadup meets) are held on Thursday or Friday evenings in weeks 1-4 of term 1. Results achieved at these events are used to assist with the selection of the MBC QGSSSA Swimming Team.
Girls will need to REGISTER to attend these meets, before the advertised closing date/time. Registration will include race entries and return transport preferences.
There will be 4 leadup meets in total (see aforementioned Event Calendar). Girls are encouraged to attend all leadup meets, as times from these meets will assist staff selecting the final QGSSSA Team.
Transport - All swimmers will travel on the Team bus to the venue. Return transport back to MBC will be offered, however parents may collect athletes from the competition if preferred.
Camps and Clinics
Senior Interhouse Swimming Carnival
Awards and Leadership
MBC Team History
Team Selection
Frequently Asked Questions
What sessions should I be attending?
Monday Afternoon - compulsory
Tuesday Morning - optional
Wednesday Afternoon - compulsory
Thursday Morning - optional
What do I wear?
Training - MBC Togs, MBC Cap (White)
Competition - MBC Tracksuit, MBC Long Sleeve Shirt (white) or Sports Uniform
How does the team get selected?
Team selection is based on times recorded during the QGSSSA season, attendance / attitude at training and performances at lead-up meets. A panel of coaches will make the final decision. The overall selection strategy is to create a Team, that will maximise the opportunity to score points for the College. Consequently, some swimmers may be swimming in events that are not their best nor their favourite.
However - the philosophy of Team will continue to guide coaches selection, thus swimmers who choose not to attend all Team sessions or leadup meets, may compromise their selection.
Coaches recognise that students are busy, with conflicting timetables sometimes unavoidable - parents are encouraged to raise any potential conflicts early, rather than wait until the announcement of the team.
Due to the large number of girls who are participating in the program this year and the fact there are only a finite number of individual events and relays, it is inevitable some swimmers will miss out on a chance to swim on the night. If girls have participated at training (with a positive attitude) and have attended lead-up meets, they will be named as part of the QGSSSA Swimming Squad as either an individual swimmer, relay swimmer or reserve.
It is possible that some swimmers will post very similar times throughout the season. The Director of Swimming may utilise the following options, to make the final decision.
1. Assess the students commitment to the four QGSSSA training sessions conducted each week.
2. Access additional results from training and Club competition.
2. Conduct a swim-off to decide a position on the team.