Swimming Performance

2026/27 Swimming Program

Swimming is a program that has experienced a lot of success, with many athletes competing at state and national level competitions. The swimming program owes much of its success to the highly accredited satellite coaches from around Gippsland who are under the guidance of Coach Co-ordinator Brian Ford. The Swimming Program has been proudly sponsored by the Morwell Bowling Club for many years and continues to also be supported by Gippsland Swimming & Swimming Victoria ensuring the sport and the program are progressing with the best intentions for all involved. The program boasts former Academy athlete and Olympic swimmer, Ashley Delaney as its patron.

Performance standards

2026 – 27 Training Dates

Induction Day : Wednesday 8th July – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough

Performance Camp – Dates to be confirmed

• 8.00am to 6.00pm each day.
• 2 – 3 sessions per day.

Race Preparation – Feb/ March – TBA

Depending on when Gippies and States is we’ll bring all the Academy swimmers together for one or two meets targeting National times only or
pre- National race preparation.

ACE Day – April 2027 (TBC) – TAFE Gippsland / GSA Office, Newborough

Support Staff

Brian Ford (Coach Co-ordinator)
Dean Gooch (Performance Coach)

Advisory Panel

Jenni Lewis GSA Board Rep
Anita Pistrin (GSA EO)
Jackie Madden Gippsland Swimming
Nic Baker Swimming Vctoria
Brian Ford (Coach Co-ordinator)
Dean Gooch (Performance Coach)

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