Sydney Uni Swimming Club

The Sydney Uni Swimming Club (SUSC) is one of the best and most successful clubs in Australia. In October 2009 the Sydney Uni Swimming Club received the highest honour available under the “Go Club” system being names Australian Swimming ‘Club of the Year’. SUSC has had many Australian swimmers compete for the club: Sarah Hilt, Elka Graham, Brett Hawke, Chris Fydler, Michelle Engelsman, Matt Dunn, Scott Miller and Phil Rogers.

SUSC encourages all members to enjoy swimming as a sport and to enjoy being part of a successful and happy team of dedicated athletes. SUSC caters for all ages starting from five years and up competing at Club, Area State and National level.

The aim of the Open program, is to give athletes the chance to continue their sporting pursuits while getting an education and to provide the right balance in life, now and for the future. SUSC is run by a Management Committee which is elected at the Annual General meeting in September of each year. SUSC has been awarded Gold ‘Go Club’ status from Australian Swimming for club administration for the last two years.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach - Bobby Folan
b.folan@sport.usyd.edu.au 
The Head Coach of the Sydney Uni Swim Club (SUSF), Bobby has been involved in University Swimming for almost a decade, both as a swimmer and a coach. Bobby was assistant coach to Eddie Reese at the University of Texas. His students won six gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. Bobby is currently completing his Gold License Coach accreditation and has a Masters Degree in Sport Management. Coaching achievements include: coached Commonwealth Games record breaker and Australian Champion Adam Pine, World record holder Aaron Rhind, World Champion Richard Eliason and Telstra Dolphin Meagan Ramsay. Bobby was also Australian Coach at 2009 World Cup; 2009 Global Games; 2008-10 NSWIS Coach; Australian Team Coach “London 2012” Relay Camp 2009; Australian Team Coach IPC 2010.

Competitive Coach - Vanessa Smith
v.smith@sport.usyd.edu.au  (Program Manager)
Vanessa Smith is a silver licence coach and has over ten years experience. In 2002 she was awarded National Masters Coach of the Year. Vanessa has coached State gold medallists and National level swimmers. Her extraordinary dedication and educational experience has enabled her to develop innovative and highly successful training programs. Vanessa is responsible for our Competitive Programs.

Development Coach – Leanne Thompson
l.thompson@sport.usyd.edu.au
Leanne is our development coach, currently coaching our development and junior competitive squads. She has been teaching Learn to Swim, coaching development and age group squads in New Zealand for more than five years. Leanne is currently working towards her Bronze coaching license.

Swim School administrator – Oscar Tootell
swimschool@sport.usyd.edu.au  
Oscar is the Swim School administrator who coordinates the Learn to Swim and Junior Squad Program. Oscar has been working in the aquatic industry for five years and also assists with the junior squads.

Membership & Club Activities

Membership is open to swimmers from 5 years of age.

2010 – 2011 season fees are:

• $90 for swimmers

• $20 for non-swimmers (parents/guardians)

Membership covers the swimming year from the 1st October to 30th September. Each member is issued with a NSW Swimming card and registration number which is to be quoted on all carnival entries. SUSC is affiliated with Metro South East Sydney Area and SUSC membership includes registration with Swimming NSW and by affiliation, Swimming Australia.

Membership enables the swimmer to compete in District/Area and Swimming NSW approved events/competitions, in addition to SUSC run activities.

http://www.suswimclub.com.au/