ASAOC with the cooperation of the Western Australian Institute of Sport has decided to look well into the future. With that in mind we have selected 3 squads of athletes the 2020 Squad, 2018 Squad and the Development Squad to each train monthly at Challenge stadium under the direction of Greg Hodge, the WAIS Swimming Performance Manager.

Applications for the Open Water Swim Clinic with Greg Towle have been extended to the 21st of December. Make sure you get your ‘Intent to Take Part’ form in to take advantage of this opportunity.

Those wishing to take part in the Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour who have not yet sent in their ‘Intent to Swim/Coach’ form may still do so. Please find the form here.

The Selection Criteria for the Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour has been released and is available below. Make sure you fill out an ‘Intent to Swim’ form available under squads in the development section of the website if you would like to be involved.

ASAOC is pleased to host Swimming Australia’s National Open Water Coach Greg Towle, who will be running a clinic for athletes this January. Greg will also be running an Open Water Swimming Coaching Course, updated details of which will be released soon. For more information on the clinic and how athletes become selected, please see the article below.

ASAOC will be hosting a tour of Asia for our coaches and developing swimmers. The Indian Ocean All-Stars Tour will be 4-8 days long and will take place between the 18th and 25th of January 2010. For more information on this exciting new initiative and to register your interest please follow the link.

The 2009 Australian State Team Age Short Course Championships - Applications Close Monday 17th August 2009.