Dear Northcote Swim Club Families,

We have a lot of exciting updates to share this week, from celebrating our swimmers’ achievements to important reminders and new club gear!

Congratulations, DVE Swimmers!

A huge well done to all our swimmers who competed at the DVE meet on the weekend. It was a fantastic day of racing, team spirit, and personal bests. A big thanks to all of our parent supporters and coaches. WaterMarc is not an easy venue on the bottom!

Club Night – Entries Close Soon!

Our next Club Night is on March 29th, and we’d love to see as many swimmers as possible join in. It’s a great opportunity to race in a fun, supportive environment, perfect for both experienced competitors and those new to racing. Remember to submit your entries before the deadline on March 26th!

Named Club Caps – Second Round of Orders

If you missed out on ordering a named club cap last time, now’s your chance! We are calling for a second round of expressions of interest—get your name on a cap and wear it with pride at training and competitions. Place your order here: EOI Named Club Caps.

New Merch in the Club Shop!

We’ve stocked up on some exciting new merchandise, including: ✔️ Drink bottles – Stay hydrated at training and meets! ✔️ Cool towels – Perfect for staying refreshed between races. ✔️ Draw-string bags – Great for carrying your gear to and from the pool. ✔️ Stickers – Show off your Northcote pride on your water bottle, phone, or laptop. ✔️ Yellow zinc – Protect your skin while standing out in Northcote colours!

Get yours at the Club Night!

Our Commitment to a Child Safe Club

Northcote Swim Club is committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all swimmers. We are renewing our focus on the National Sport Integrity Framework and Child Safe practices to make sure we continue to uphold the highest standards. We will be sitting down with all squads over the coming weeks to talk through what it means to be a squad swimmer and read through the Club Code of Conduct together. Your swimmer may come home with questions or comments. Please take some time to read the Code of Conduct together. Creating a safe space for our swimmers is a team effort, and we appreciate your support.

Preparing for Cold Weather – What to Expect Next Term

With the cooler months approaching, we’ll soon be implementing our Cold Weather Procedures which will include timetable changes and indoor 25m pool training to help swimmers stay warm, healthy, and ready to train during winter. Keep an eye out for the new timetable and for further details on pre-race warm-ups, post-training routines, and tips for staying comfortable in and out of the pool.

Thank you for being part of our vibrant swimming community!

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. See you at the pool!

Crispin Butteriss
Club President
Northcote Swim Club