M1 Swim Meet Gala – Confidence for every swimmer
Meet: M1 Flat Chat Gala
Location: Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Date: 21 Mar 2026
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Entry:
M1 Swim Club members – Click here
Non M1 Swim Club members (Academy of Swimming Members)- Click here
Assistance Required:
The club requires assistance from parents to help run the gala (timkeeping and marshalling). Click here
The Perfect Introduction to Squad Swimming Competition
The M1 Swimming Club Flat Chat Gala is an ideal introduction to squad swimming for swimmers and young athletes living in the Stonnington Council and Glen Eira Council areas. Designed specifically for swimmers progressing through a squad swimming program, this local swim meet gala provides a friendly, structured, and low-pressure environment where children can gain confidence racing as part of a squad.
For many swimmers, this is their first experience of competitive squad swimming. It helps swimmers understand race procedures, pool etiquette, and how squad swimming competitions work, all while racing alongside teammates in a supportive and encouraging setting close to home.
Building Confidence Through Squad Swimming Racing
Building confidence is a key focus of the M1 Swim Gala. Squad swimmers from Stonnington and Glen Eira are encouraged to race at their own level, focusing on effort, skill development, and personal improvement. By removing unnecessary pressure, the gala helps young swimmers feel comfortable racing, boosting confidence both in and out of the pool.
This confidence-first approach supports long-term squad swimming development. Swimmers learn to enjoy competition, build resilience, and develop a positive mindset towards racing, which is essential for progression within squad swimming pathways.
Valuable Race Feedback for Coaches
The M1 Swim Meet Gala also plays an important role in squad swimming development by providing valuable feedback for our coaching team. Observing swimmers in a race environment allows coaches to assess key squad swimming skills such as race confidence, starts, turns, finishes, pacing, and stroke technique under pressure.
This insight is especially valuable for swimmers training in squad swimming programmes across local pools and swim clubs within the Stonnington Council and Glen Eira Council communities. Coaches use this feedback to tailor training sessions and support each swimmer’s individual development within their squad.
A Key Step in the Local Squad Swimming Pathway
Overall, the M1 Swim Meet Gala is a key part of the local squad swimming pathway for families in Stonnington and Glen Eira. It supports beginner and developing squad swimmers, builds race confidence, and helps coaches deliver targeted, effective squad swimming programmes.
The M1 Swim Meet Gala is the perfect local swim meet for first-time squad swimmers, offering a positive introduction to squad swimming competitions while strengthening the connection between racing experience and purposeful coaching.
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