AboutThe M1 Swimming Club allows Academy of Swimming members to participate in organized competitions. Swimmers wishing to enter swim meets are required to join the M1 Swimming Club which is affiliated with Swimming Victoria and Swimming Australia. Swimmers within the Academy of Swimming will be moved into our competition pathway once they join the M1 Swimming Club. The advantage in racing is that our coaching team are able to watch your child test technique learnt at training in a racing environment.
How to join the M1 Swimming Club?
Yes, the first step is indeed to join the M1 Swimming Club and to become a member, go to www.m1swimmingclub.org.au
Identification of Competing Swimmers:
Our coaches maintain a detailed record of all swimmers, including those who are actively competing. This information helps us tailor our guidance and feedback to meet the specific needs of each swimmer. We have also found over the past 20 years that most club swimmers wear the M1 Swimming Club cap during training sessions. Club uniform can be purchased at Swimwear Galore (Malvern store only) or by clicking here
Feedback and Guidance:
We value your input and strive to maintain transparent and effective communication with our swimmers and their families through various channels: Competing swimmers receive regular feedback on their technique, performance, and areas for improvement. This feedback is delivered both during training sessions, direct feedback from our dedicated coaches at the conclusion of sessions, open channels of communication, enabling parents to contact us via phone, social media, or email and personalized progress reports for swimmers who participate in meets, delivered promptly on the Monday following the competition
Practice for Race Starts:
We incorporate race start practices into our training regimen, ensuring that competing swimmers have ample opportunity to refine their starts and other race-specific techniques. We also have special skill development sessions each term and further information is available on our website by clicking here
What costs are involved?
Annual membership fee, Club uniform, Competition entry fee and Competitive swimmer fee
Where is the club uniform available to purchase?
Uniform can be purchased at Swimwear Galore (Malvern store only) or by clicking here
Competition calendar (updated regularly)
Please click here for details
Competitive Swimmer Fee
Throughout the season, swimmers may attend meets at which our coaches are in attendance. To support the cost of providing coaching staff at nominated meets, an annual competitive levy applies to each squad family who is registered with Swimming Victoria / M1 Swimming Club. This payment of $200 per family will be added to a members next direct debit payment after joining the M1 Swimming Club.
Coaches from the Malvern Academy of Swimming and Glen Eira Academy of swimming will be in attendance at nominated meets subject to a minimum number of swimmers entering. Coaches are not responsible for the supervision of swimmers at swim meets.
