NEW EXCITING DEVELOPMENT SQUADS FOR 2023!

With a new Development Convenor, the 2023 Development Squads are brand new and bigger and better than ever. Luke Bibby brings some exciting new ideas for you this year…. stay tuned for more information!

Important Criteria

• Numbers for each squad are strictly limited and applications will automatically close when full
• MNE Swimmers and Coaches should self-assess the correct squad for each swimmer according to the selection criteria.

The health and wellbeing of our swimmers, volunteers, officials, coaches and spectators will always be paramount.  We ask for your support in our efforts to prevent COVID-19 and be vigilant in your personal hygiene, social distancing and avoid attending our activities if unwell.

Squads in 2023

SMNE is dedicated to recognising and rewarding dedicated swimmers in our Area and therefore heavily subsidizes Development activities.  Our Development Squad activities allow swimmers with a range of abilities from within our Area the chance to further their skills and knowledge of swimming, whilst making new friends and receiving advice from a variety of coaches and professionals in their field.

MNE Swimmers and Coaches should self assess the correct squad for each swimmer according to the selection criteria.

SMNE has different squads based on age and ability.   All Swimmers must hold current financial Primary Club membership with a Metro North East Club.  Swimmers who don’t meet this criteria will be removed without a refund. 

Date	Who	Activity	Selection Criteria
18 Mar 2023 11:00am-1:00pm	National Open Swimmers Females 18&O Males 19&O	Aim: Bringing our area’s National reps together so swimmers can fine tune race skills, get a taste for outdoor conditions and build friendships with other athletes in the area.   Limit: 35-40 swimmers	National Open Squad – Manly Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre Open National qualified swimmers aged Females 18&Over & Males 19&Over who qualified for the 2023 Australia Open Swimming Championships or Open Water Championships in an individual event. Goal: to equip National Open qualifiers with the skills to qualify for the next Nationals and step up for finals.
19th Mar 2023 8:00am-10:00am	National Age Qualifiers Females 13-14Yrs Males 14-15Yrs	Aim: Bringing our area’s National reps together so swimmers can fine tune race skills, get a taste for outdoor conditions and build friendships with other athletes in the area.    Limit: 35-40 swimmers	National Age Squad – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Age National qualified swimmers aged Females 13-14 Years & Males 14-15 Years who qualify for the 2023 Australia Age Swimming Championships or Open Water Championships in an individual event. Goal: to equip National Age qualifiers with the skills to qualify for the next Nationals and step up for finals.
19 Mar 2023 10:00am-12:00pm	National Age Qualifiers Females 15-17Yrs Males 16-18Yrs	Aim: Bringing our area’s National reps together so swimmers can fine tune race skills, get a taste for outdoor conditions and build friendships with other athletes in the area.    Limit: 35-40 swimmers	National Age Squad – Lane Cove Aquatic Centre Age National qualified swimmers aged Females 13-14 Years & Males 14-15 Years who qualify for the 2023 Australia Age Swimming Championships or Open Water Championships in an individual event. Goal: to equip National Age qualifiers with the skills to qualify for the next Nationals and step up for finals.
Dates TBA	Other Squads coming soon	Aim:  Prepare swimmers to qualify for State Age & Open Water Finals, & National Age	Squad Activities – coming soon

Applications, payment and closing dates – COMING SOON

All development squad applications and payments must be made online at least 24 hours before each closing date. Each squad has a limit of 35-40 swimmers and will automatically close when squads are full.

The final date for applications will be when the squads are full, which may be at any time. Do not leave your nomination until the last minute!

We regret that there is no refund for cancellations.

What will happen next?

Your swimmer’s application is subject to the eligibility criteria, minimum numbers being met for each event and an available spot. If your swimmer meets the criteria, your payment was successfully received and the squad is appropriately chosen, they will be accepted.  If squads become full, the online registration page will clearly indicate that the squad is full and will not allow further applications.

If an application is accepted, you will be contacted with details of the upcoming events for your Squad closer to the date of the events. If your application is rejected due to ineligibility you will be contacted via email and removed.

Enquiries

This website is your main source of information.  Please keep checking our website, we will update details from time to time.  Details will evolve.  For more information or for questions about the squads, please contact the Development Squad Convenor via the email below.

E-mail: devsquads@smne.org.au