Welcome
Every Marion Swimming Club member is valued, and it is our aim that they are provided every possible opportunity to realise their dreams and potential in competitive swimming.
Marion Swimming Club offers the environment, structure, facilities and opportunities for all levels of competitive swimming. It promotes swimmers establishing and realising their swimming goals and developing valuable life skills, disciplines and habits to assist their life in and out of the pool.
Marion has a proud past with swimmers competing at State, National and Olympic levels. Others compete successfully at local carnivals and achieve great satisfaction at their chosen level. With such a diverse membership, swimmers also participate interstate and nationally in Surf Life Saving, Royal Life Saving and triathlons.
Marion is family. We actively promote a family atmosphere, encouraging a healthy mix of social activity and fun. From the very young to the young at heart, members of all ages relate together in a family friendly environment. Parents play an integral role in their child’s sporting life. Marion is a club for its members, managed by its members. Parents and swimmers alike share a commitment to the success of the Club through a wide range of activities such as fund-raising, helping at carnivals, and officiating.
A proud past and now an exciting future. Marion is the home of swimming in South Australia and the Marion Swimming Club is determined to play an integral role in growing the sport of competitive swimming. The national and international stage is now on our doorstep and we are strategically positioning ourself to ensure our swimmers maximise their opportunities in swimming.
Marion - The Home of Swimming
History
The Marion Swimming Club was established in 1979 to serve the wider Marion community and was the youngest club to be awarded ‘Club of the Year’ by the state governing body, Swim SA. It first won the coveted award in 1982, just three years after the Club's formation and has since won this award on a number of occasions with the latest being in 2005 and 2006.
The Club has a proud past with swimmers competing at State, National, Commonwealth and Olympic Levels including, Hall of Fame Members, Glenn Beringen, Olympic and Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist, and Martin Roberts, Olympian, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist. Top swimmers are mentored by top coaches and Marion has a history of quality coaches of the calibre of Arthur Ballantyne, Lynda Lehmann, Ross Price, Glenn Beringen and now international coach, Paul Dennis. Today Marion is currently the second largest club in South Australia and is aiming to develop the next wave of Australia’s champions and rise to the top of swimming.
Marion has a history of developing swimming at all levels. Since its inception, Marion has partnered with our community to take competitive swimming to local schools and community groups. The highly successful Marion Primary Schools Carnival program that commenced in the early 80s is one such program. Currently a new format is being developed to link with stakeholders in the aquatic education and surf sectors across south-western Adelaide.
In recognition of outstanding performance at all levels, Marion Swimming Club is currently the only club in South Australia to be awarded Go Club PB Gold status by Swimming Australia. However, Marion Swimming Club is not content to rest upon its laurels and is firmly committed to making new history. As the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre is located within the City of Marion, Marion Swimming Club aims to be the ‘Home of Swimming’.
About Marion Swimming Club
Marion Swimming Club has existed for over thirty years and continues to be a strength in competitive swimming in South Australia. Catering for a varying membership, our aim is to the be the best swimming club in the state.
To achieve this aim, MSC has adopted a strategic plan addressing eight key areas, our '8 Steps To Success'.
1. Emphasise and enhance a "culture of improvement,
growth and success" in
all activities of the Marion Swimming Club.
2. Build and maintain a strong financial base to support current swimming programs and future
investments needs.
3. Progress and maintain a high level of swimming performance by Marion
Swimming Club at state and national level competition.
4. Develop processes and documents for welcoming and engaging
with all new members of the Club.
5. Maintain regular liaison and engagement with the peak bodies of swimming and other community
networks.
6. Promote and target an optimum level of membership which coincides with club planning and resource allocation.
7. Secure the long term commitment of coaches and raise the profile
of coaching personnel
through education and mentoring.
8. Enhance relationships and invest in systems which will provide access to high quality water space and support facilities for training and competition.
Be a part of the Marion Swimming Club and join with us in our exciting growth and success.
Our Coaches
Marion Swimming Club has a talented and successful coaching team and is always looking to develop their own skills and those in our group of developing junior coaches.
Head Coach - Paul Dennis
Paul Dennis is new to Marion and was previously a director and manager of high performance elite sport with extensive International experience in athlete/coach management, programme planning and competition, with particular emphasis on long term planning to achieve successful outcomes to stated aims and objectives.
Previously Paul was head coach to one of Ireland's top senior clubs containing many athletes who have represented Ireland internationally at Olympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and Commonwealth Games. Formally Director of High Performance swimming for Ulster, Paul has a BA in Sports Studies and a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Coaching, as well as a range of high level swimming qualifications. Paul is equivalent to a Gold level ASCTA coach.
Sharks Coach - Heather Carbone
Highly respected and with extensive experience in swimming coaching and teaching, Heather oversees our junior squads in their transition from swim schools to competitive squad swimming. Heather is a Bronze level ASCTA coach. She is also an accredited technical official and Austswim teacher.
Junior Trainee Coaches
Marion is a firm believer in pathways and providing opportunities for its swimmers to continue their development in swimming. Currently we have two trainee coaches. Stephanie McLachlan is AUSTSWIM certified and currently awaiting accreditation as an ASCTA Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Swimming, and is progressing to a bronze licenced coach. Gemma Harper is undertaking mentoring to commence her coaching training.
There is currently a vacancy on the coaching panel pending moves to SAALC.
Our Squads
Marion Swimming Club has a range of squads to cater for the development and transition of swimmers through the Club. We recognise that swimmers have different goals, and our squad structure provides these opportunities.
Performance Squads - National and State Age
Our Performance Squads cater for those with a high level of commitment to competitive swimming. Entry is through interview with the Head Coach having met performance & commitment criteria. The National Squad is for swimmers meeting the criteria for National Age level and Open level.Our State Age Squad is for swimmers at State Age level and looking to progress to National level.
Development Squads - National and State
Our Development Squads cater for swimmers with a commitment to competitive swimming who are aiming to make the criteria for a performance squad or who are currently looking for a reduced session commitment.
Sharks Squads (A, B and C)
Our Sharks Squads are for those making the transition to competitive Club swimming from a swim school or the like. The focus is on learning how to be a competitive swimmer.
Club Squad
Our Club Squad caters for swimmers who enjoy the Club swimming environment and what it offers, but cannot make the commitment to a Performance or Development Squad.
Email the Club for Further Information
Download our current squad times and information sheet
Please note squad times change for summer and winter seasons.
Our Locations
Marion Swimming Club has good access to water space in a range of locations over summer and winter seasons.
SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Marion Swimming Club utilises the premiere competition and training facility in the country. Currently our National and SurfSwimFitness Squads are training at SAALC. Usage is continually reassessed to ensure MSC swimmers have access to the most appropriate lane space and facilities for their development.
Westminster School Sports and Swimming Centre
Marion Swimming Club has used this facility since its construction and is proud of its partnership with Westminster School. It provides an indoor heated 25m pool that is perfect for developing our younger swimmers.
City of Marion Outdoor Pool
The traditional home of Marion Swimming Club since its formation in 1979, the 50m outdoor pool is a favoured training location in summer months. It is home to the City of Marion Open Carnival.
Membership
Marion Swimming Club welcomes your membership enquiry to join us to achieve your competitive swimming goals. It is a thriving and growing Club whose membership comprises primary and secondary school aged children and those competing in the open categories. Marion swimmers are experiencing extraordinary success at all levels and thrive in our friendly Club environment; the only Club in South Australia this year to be recognised at Gold Go Club standard.
New To Competitive Swimming
Many swimmers commence competitive swimming by making the transition from a learn to swim program or by experiencing success in school programs. Prospective members commence with a free no obligation trial session where a coach assesses readiness and discusses options with the swimmer and parents.
If looking to register for a free trial session, email us.
Transferring to Marion Swimming Club
Given Marion Swimming Club's success, in and out of the pool, and its renowned family friendly atmosphere, many look to be a part of this winning culture. Those looking to transfer to Marion from an another club are encouraged to make contact with our coaching staff to discuss their circumstances. Transfers are subject to Marion Swimming Club Management Committee approval.
If looking to transer, please contact our Head Coach.
Technical Officials, Coaches, Supporters and Friends of Marion Swimming Club
Marion Swimming Club values your involvement and support in a wide range of ways. If you are looking to be a part of our community, please register by emailing us.
Contact Us
Marion Swimming Club welcomes your contact. If looking to phone the Club, please make email contact and the Club will return contact to you at its earliest convenience.
General Enquiries |
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Head Coach |
Paul Dennis |
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Management Committee |
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President & Public Officer |
Darren McLachlan |
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Vice President |
Chris Hunt |
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Secretary |
Simon Williams |
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Treasurer |
Frank Young |
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Membership Officer |
Karen Geisler |
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Fees Coordinator |
Jo Field |
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Social & Fundraising Committee |
Julia Adlem |
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Competitions & Grants |
Simon Williams |
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Pubicity Officer |
Anthony Slade |
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Club Contacts |
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Nominations |
Julia Adlem |
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Uniform |
Heather Carbone |
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