M1 Swim Club - Competitive swimming
The following information outlines how squad swimmers can join M1 Swimming Club and participate in competitions.
What are the benefits of joining M1 Swimming Club?
Club membership has the following benefits:
allows swimmers to participate in competitions (Swimming Victoria requires swimmers to join a club as a competitive member to enter approved competitions)
being part of a team
provides a goal for swimmers to train for
Who can join M1?
Swimmers in the following Tateswim squads may join M1: Dolphins, Development, Sprinters, Open, Competition and Performance.
When is the best time of the year to join M1?
The season starts in July each year, so we usually recommend joining around this time. It is possible to join M1 at any point in the year.
What is the time commitment for competitive members?
Competitive swimmers are usually asked to attend a swim meet 2-3 times per term. Most swim meets run for about 3-4 hours and are typically held on a Saturday or Sunday (morning or afternoon). Refer to our competition calendar for the list of events for each squad.
What are the costs involved?
The following is a guide to the costs involved with joining M1:
Annual membership fee (click here for details). Most of this consists of fees directed to Swimming Victoria and Swimming Australia.
Competitive members will need to pay entry fees to participate in each swim meet (approx. $10-15 per event) and purchase club uniform (click here for details).
Note: Tateswim charges competitive club members a Competitive swimmer fee once every six months to cover the cost of coaches attending swim meets. Refer to our Squad fees page for more information.
How do I get started?
Please refer to the getting started section of the M1 website - this will guide you through a few steps to get you on your way.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to know more - we are here to help!