A top-ranked swimming club in Melbourne
MLC Swimming comprises both our Learn to Swim Programs and competitive programs, run in partnership with the MLC Aquatic Swim Club.
MLC Swimming offers both MLC and non-MLC students an opportunity to extend their skills by participating in our award-winning Learn to Swim program with lessons available from 3 years of age, and competitive swimming programs run in partnership with the MLC Aquatic Swim Club. Our competitive pathway is recognised nationally as a high-ranking club for athletes, both male and female.
Learn to Swim
Since 1991 our Learn to Swim program has built a strong reputation for teaching the fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
Lessons are conducted by qualified instructors who aid and guide students through 8 distinctive pathway levels. Each level has a unique set of swim skill targets and milestones that help develop the individual's swimming technique and endurance.
Classes run after school Monday-Thursday and on Saturday mornings.
Water familiarisation, independent movement through the water, basic floating and survival skills.
Increased confidence and body awareness in the water and develop independent propulsion without aids.
Learn foundational armstrokes, strengthen kick and increase independence in deep water.
Consolidate arm action in freestyle and backstroke over longer distances and introduce breaststroke kick on back and butterfly kick.
Continue strengthening and refining freestyle and backstroke technique and butterfly kick, introduction of breaststroke kick and arms
Consolidation of freestyle and backstroke over a greater distance, the introduction of breaststroke technique, butterfly arms and diving.
Consolidate technique in all strokes with particular attention on breaststroke and butterfly. Introduction of race skills
Continued focus on technique and endurance, including race and training skills in preparation for squad-based sessions.
Once students have progressed through our Learn to Swim levels, students can progress into one of our non-competitive squads: Junior District Squad or Senior District Squad.
Swimmers who show an interest in competitive swimming can be assessed to join the competitive squad program.
We also offer holiday programs during school term holidays. Please complete the enquiry form below, and one of our Learn To Swim team will contact you when the holiday program information is published.
Competitive swimming at MLC
MLC Swimming runs a competitive squad program in partnership with MLC Aquatic. The Club is a community-based competitive swimming club that trains predominantly at MLC in Kew. The Club promotes the development of swimmers of all genders and at every stage, from a junior novice level, through to international level.
We pride ourselves on our positive club culture, which is built around respect, commitment, unity and communication. We aim to facilitate a positive, team-based learning environment across our club structure to assist our athletes in reaching their potential.
Our squad program is run by a team of qualified and experienced coaches who have had success at National and State level competitions having placed swimmers on senior and junior Australian and Victorian teams. The coaching staff prescribe a balanced training program based on world-leading practices and are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to create growth and improvement in our athletes. The coaches are also supported by a qualified and experienced strength and conditioning coach. Our Coaches are passionate about ensuring that our athletes can reach both their swimming and academic goals and work with each individual athlete to achieve this.
The Development squad is designed as an introduction to squad swimming, bridging the gap from Swim School. The focus is developing training and racing skills and experience, to prepare swimmers to successfully participate in competition. Attendance at competitions is required to build confidence and experience. Athletes are 11/u years of age, and training 3+ sessions per week.
The State Squad is designed to provide junior athletes with the training and skills required to compete at the Victorian Age Championships, as well as prepare for a successful future in swimming. Attendance at competitions is required in this squad to build confidence and experience. Athletes are 10-14 years of age and training 4+ sessions per week.
The National Development Squad is a selection-based squad which provides coaching and support for athletes identified as tracking towards National level qualification. Entry is by invitation from the Coaching Team, with up to 24 positions available in the squad.
Athletes are required to commit to the training schedule as set out by the coach and be able to train at the required level. Individual requirements are determined by the coach, based on age, personal goals/aspirations, swimming background, and ability.
Athletes are 12-15 years of age and training 5+ sessions per week.
The Senior Competition Squad aims to provide athletes with a flexible and nurturing training environment to successfully compete at State and National Championships, without the strict requirements of the Performance squads.
Athletes are 15/o years of age and training 4+ swim sessions per week.
The Age Performance Squad is a selection-based squad which provides coaching and support for athletes performing highly at a national level. Entry into this squad is by invitation from the Coaching Team, with up to 16 positions available in the squad. Athletes are selected for the squad with the following priority levels:
Athletes are required to commit to the training schedule as set out by the coach and be able to train at the required level. Individual requirements are determined by the coach, based on age, personal goals/aspirations, swimming background, and ability.
Athletes are 15-17 years of age and training 7+ sessions per week.
The Open Performance Squad is a selection-based squad which provides coaching and support for athletes performing highly at a national level. Entry into this squad is by invitation from the Coaching Team, with up to 12 positions available in the squad.
Athletes are required to commit to the training schedule as set out by the coach and be able to train at the required level. Individual requirements are determined by the coach, based on age, personal goals/aspirations, swimming background, and ability.
Athletes are 17/o years of age and training 7+ sessions per week.
Enquire
For enquiries, please email swimming@mlc.vic.edu.au.
Please include your child's name, current age and involvement in swimming, and swimming program of interest.