Membership Information

What you get for your membership

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National Level

Part-time General Manager to liaise with Federal Government and sporting associations on a whole range of issues, both within Australia and on the International sporting scene.

• Part-time Operations Manager to administer the sport including IT, Technical andCoachingportfolios.
• Negotiation of a comprehensive insurance cover specifically forMasters SwimmingAustralia members.
• NationalBoardmeetings held twice yearly to set policy and review programs and rules.
• Organisation of timetable and program for Annual National Swim Meets and Masters Games.
• A National E-newsletter includingCoachingand Technical information distributed to all members who ‘tick the box’.
• Nationally recognisedCoachingAccreditation and Technical Officials accreditation
• Records kept at National level on portal on the website and distribution of World Records
• Submission and production of National Top 10 annually for women, men and relays.
• Production of National Aerobic Trophy results.
• Provision of awards, publications, merchandise etc.
• Provision of National badged clothing.
• Establishment and review of safety policies for clubs and swim meets.

State Level

• Full-time Executive Officer to manage day-today affairs ofMasters SwimmingWA and represent our sport to government and other organisations.
• 6-weeklyBoardmeetings to set and review activities of the association, with quarterly E-News distributed to clubs and members electronically.
• Provision of updated State, National and World swim records at interclub swim meets.
• Sanctioning of approximately 17 BE ACTIVE and Distance swim meets per year to ensure quality and safety of these meets including provision of medical cover.
• Sanctioning of 10 OWS events conducted annually by MSWA clubs.
• Welcome/Information Kit sent to all new members via Club Contacts.
• Organisation of OWS and Pool State Championships each year.
• Scheduling and production of calendar for pool swim meets.
• Collation and production of annual OWS calendar.
• Annual Awards, which include Coach of the Year, Official of the Year, McDonald Club Administration Award, Service Award and nominations for external awards.
• Opportunity to become an accredited Masters Coach.
• Opportunity to become qualified as a Referee or any other technical official.
• Annual Report produced and available through Club Contacts.
• Website updated weekly with club contacts, event material, resources , technical course flyers & registration forms, coaching tips and course information.

Club Level

• A safe and managed environment to keep fit, have fun, and form friendships.
• A welcome/information package including handbook.
• Training partners.
• A supports system for starters and improvers.
• Measuring sticks for improvement such as time trials, aerobic swims, Top Ten lists.
• Social events as organised by your club.
• A Committee to run the Club by holding regular meetings.
• Coachingby qualified Masters coaches in many clubs.
• Opportunity to participate in hosting a BE ACTIVE Club Challenge or Distance Swim meet per year.
• Opportunity to compete at chosen level of competition for records or inclusion in Top Ten Results.
• Provision of Club’s uniform/clothing.
• Opportunity to learn management and other skills. 

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