Absences
We know life gets busy — here's how absences and training breaks work at Tateswim.
Note: Scheduled training breaks occur during school holidays — no hold request is needed during these periods. See our training breaks page for dates.
Short absences (under two weeks)
No action is required. Swimmers are welcome to attend additional sessions on their return.
Medical absence
If a swimmer is unable to attend training for at least two weeks due to illness or injury, a squad hold can be requested.
A medical certificate is required.
For approved squad holds, squad fees are reduced for the training missed. A holding fee of $40 applies.
Medical holds apply from the date the request is received.
Following a hold, a swimmer may be reassessed to ensure they are training in the most suitable squad.
Planned absence
If a swimmer is unable to attend training for at least two weeks due to travel or other planned absences, a squad hold can be requested.
For approved squad holds, squad fees are reduced for the training missed. A holding fee of $40 applies.
Squad hold requests must be submitted at least 14 days before the start of the absence.
A maximum of two planned absence holds may be requested per financial year.
Following a hold, a swimmer may be reassessed to ensure they are training in the most suitable squad.
For absences longer than 8 weeks, please contact us directly.