How to become a master
The BECOME A MASTER program is available to all new and existing/continuing club members.
Eligibility: Participants need to join/be a member of the Tuggeranong Masters Swimming Club and register for the program to participate. Apart from the normal club membership and training fees, there is no additional cost for the “Become a Master” program.
Duration: The program runs over a 3-month duration from the date of registration to participate.
Tracking: The program is points-based, where successful participants must achieve a minimum of 100 points. There is also a bonus activity component for an additional 100 points. Program participants use a tracking form to monitor their progress and completed activities/points.
Awards: Successful participants receive a certificate certifying that they completed the program. New members will also receive some club merchandise.
Program components
New club members offered a 30-minute one-on-one session with a coach.
All participants maintain a tracking record card of activities undertaken and distances swum.
The program comprises two types of activities: Mandatory and Bonus (see full details below).
Results will be published on the club website, including points achieved.
All swim sessions (Training, Endurance 1000, etc.) count towards KM swum.
Club training sessions are coached sessions structured as a warmup, drills, build, main set, and cool down.
Endurance 1000 sessions are not counted as a club training session. Endurance 1000 refers to timed swims that form part of the Masters Swimming Australia’s National Endurance Program: where swimmers determine what they will swim, from a program of 400m, 800m, 1500m, 30 min, 45 min, and 60 min swims. There is no upper swim time cut-off for these swims.
Distance & Pace sessions are designed for longer distances and open water swims. The coach also swims these sets. This program runs seasonally.
Mandatory activity table
The 100 points required are achieved by completing all activities in the table below.
A certificate will be awarded to participants who achieve all mandatory activities and a minimum of 100 points.
In addition, new club members will also receive a drink bottle.
Bonus activity table
Bonus points can be added to the 100 mandatory points achieved.
Achieving a combined total of 200 or more points qualifies new member participants for a club swim cap.
Registering interest or enquiries
To register your interest in the BECOME A MASTER program, please email us.
If you have any questions relating to the program, please talk to one of our coaches at a training session or contact us.