TEA TREE GULLY SWIMMING CLUB
The Tea Tree Gully Swimming Club caters for swimmers of all abilities from beginners through to competitive swimmers at State level through the Tea Tree Gully Squad and associated Learn to Swim programs. The emphasis throughout is on excellence in swimming and stroke technique and at the same time encouraging the need for fun and family involvement.
The Club is affiliated with SwimmingSA and our swimmers are encouraged to participate in local, state and interstate carnivals appropriate to their individual levels of skill, participation, ambition and determination.
Tea Tree Gully Amateur Swimming Club Incorporated is a not-for-profit swimming club founded to teach the art and encourage the sport of swimming.
We urge all members and parents to extend the same enthusiasm and support as is willingly offered by our Coaches, Committee members and various officials towards the ongoing development and enjoyment of each of our swimmers.
From learn to swim through to competitive squads to Masters Swimming, TTGSC can assist you with finding the right swimming program at affordable prices.
VISION
Premier competitive swimming club in North East Adelaide
MISSION STATEMENT
Developing swimmers and creating athletes in a competitive and friendly environment.
Values
- Strive to do your best
- Water safety a must
- Integrity through doing what is right
- Mutual respect for each other
- Make it Fun
- Engage with our people
- Results through teamwork
TTGASC HISTORY
In October 1969, a meeting was held in the Modbury Primary School to form the Tea Tree Gully Amateur Swimming Club. This was because no swimming club existed in Tea Tree Gully and a new Olympic pool had just been opened at Waterworld.
The Club trained at the Waterworld pool in the summer, and during the winter at the Strathmont Centre and Hampstead pools.
Mr Ray Riddell was the first club President and along with his daughter Davinia, former State swimming champion, coached the Club until 1973 when Barrie Scott took over.
In 1972 the first Open carnival of the Club was held at Waterworld directed by Kevin Bampton
THE FIRST COMMITTEE OF HISTORY
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee
Learners Coach
Ray Ridell
G.Tonkin
Mrs. M. Gogilis
Mrs Williams
Kevin Bampton, Mrs. E. Bampton, Mrs P. Ribinskas, D.Ross, Ron Thompson
Ron Thompson
Some of the early swimming members of the club were Darrell and Michael Bampton, Andrew and Christina Scott, Geoffrey Beagley, David Ross, Peter McMurtrie, Annette and Sharon Stead, Sharon, Paul and Colin Thompson, Alan Kerrison, Vaughan, Astrid and Maree Van de Velde and Paul and Jane Ribinskas. Read about one of our Club Founders Barrie Scott or some Committee Members and Coaches Phil and Glenda Small
CLUB COMMITTEE: 2019-2020
| POSITION | NAME |
|---|---|
| President | Lisa Castelluzzo |
| Vice President | Angelo Annetta |
| Secretary | Donna Sampson |
| Treasurer | Tony Castelluzzo |
| Registrar & Nominations | Phil Wootton |
| Members | Jo McGlashan, Clare Piercey, Melissa Gilchrist, Jo-Ann Aay, Belinda Mentha and Felicity Young |
| Member Protection Information Officer | Angelo Annetta |
HOW TO JOIN
If you are interested in joining or trying out the club please contact the president or a coach (see Contacts Page) We will arrange for a free assessment for your child and they can swim for two weeks free as a try out period. After the come n try period has finished the swimmer will then need to become an official member of the club.
Note that swimmers graduating from Learn to Swim programs must be able to swim proficiently in Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and have the beginnings of Butterfly.
The club sells a range of apparel at wholesale prices including fins, pull-buoys, paddles, snorkles, kickboards, and goggles. The club swimming cap and uniforms including polo top and hoodie may also be purchased.
MEMBERSHIP AND REGISTRATION
Membership and training fees are set by the committee. Accounts are distributed at the beginning of each term (quarterly) and can be paid to the attendance steward and can be paid by EFT or via direct debit. Contact the Club Treasurer (by treasurers email) for more details.
The swimming season runs from 1 October - 30 September of each year.
Annual Club Membership
The annual Club Membership fee is charged at the beginning of each club year and contributes to the following costs:
- Building/property Insurance
- Hire of facilities for Club events eg AGM, Club Champs, Long distance time trial
- SwimmingSA affiliation fee
- Website hosting
- Trophies and medals
- Printing/Photocopying for advertising
- Incidental costs
For the following Club year, 1 Oct 2019 - 30 Sept 2020, the annual Club membership fees will be:
- $110.00 for one swimmer
- $190.00 for 2 swimmers
- $250 for 3+ swimmers
Swimming SA
SwimmingSA require annual membership fees. Please see Swimming SA Fees and Charges for details.
Swimmers under the age of 18 years are required to have a parent or guardian become members of SwimmingSA
ANNUAL TROPHIES AND AWARDS
In October of each year the club conducts its Annual AGM and Presentation evening.
Open to all members, the presentation evening recognises the efforts of swimmers within the Tea Tree Gully Squad Swimming Program for the completed season.
The Barrie Scott Trophy
Most Conscientious Senior Member
Awarded to the competitive swimmer who has the most points based on 1 point for attendance and participation at:
- Each squad training session
- Club Time Trial or special Club Time Trial as declared by the Committee
- At an Open Carnival or other event or championship eg Swimming SA meets, State Championships
Coaches Awards
The Coaches award is presented to one swimmer in each squad who has achieved at a high level throughout the season as demonstrated by:
- Conscientiousness
- Improvement
- Consistency
- Attitude
The Penny Bristow Trophy
For the swimmer who has broken the most club records during the current swimming year.
Swimmer of the Year
The Swimmer of the Year is determined by the Management Committee in consultation with the coaching team and awarded to the competitive swimmer who overall has achieved at the highest level in the following areas:
- Conscientiousness
- Improvement
- Consistency
- Attitude
Most Improved Trophies
Trophies are awarded to swimmers who have achieved the largest percentage improvement in their performances over the season in the following categories:
- Girls 12 & Under
- Boys 12 & Under
- Girls 13 & Over
- Boys 13 & Over
Percentages are calculated on the fastest time swum for the current season against the fastest time swum the previous season. The fastest time swum the previous season is known as a swimmers base time. Swimmers without a base time will create a base time with their first swim for the season.
Prior to the 2008-2009 season, improvement was only measured at time trials and club events. Since 2008-2009, swimmers can achieve improvement in any event sanctioned by Swimming SA or TTG club event which includes time trials. SwimmingSA sanctioned events appear in the Handbook of Events.
To be eligible, swimmers must have:
- Competed at the Club Championships; and
- Attended at least 1/3rd of all compulsory training sessions (average of at least 1 session per week)
Note: Failure to comply with any of the above conditions will render any swimmer ineligible.
Life Members
| YEAR | NAME |
|---|---|
| 1972 | Ray Ridell |
| 1975 | Kevin Bampton |
| 1976 | Ron Thompson, Barrie Scott |
| 1977 | Don Richards, Veronica Hewitt |
| 1978 | Maxine Scott |
| 1979 | Glenda Richards, Steve Warren, Darrell Bampton, Christina Scott, Andrew Scott |
| 1982 | Susan Hewitt, Dianne Hewitt, Justin Scott, Matthew Scott |
| 1986 | Kylie Harris, Steven Bristow |
| 1988 | Sharni Harris, Joanne Boyce |
| 1993 | Glenda Small |
| 1998 | Lyn Harris, Geoff Beagley |
| 2001 | Phil Small, Linda Nottage, Joan Ames |
| 2003 | Erica Ames, Damien Nottage, Alicia Small |
| 2005/2006 | James McCartney, Callum McCartney, Renee Smith, Tom Gilligan, Amanada Nottage |
| 2007 | Krystal Jones |
| 2009 | Rebecca Ryan |
| 2011 | Kevin Ryan |
| 2015 | Mark McCarthy |
| 2018 | Erin McGlashan |
Service Awards
| YEAR | NAME |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Penny Bristow, Jim Harris |
| 1988 | Glenda Small |
| 1993 | Sue Chugg, Eithne Mayton |
| 1995 | Alicia Small |
| 1996 | Joan Ames, Linda Nottage |
| 1997 | Lyn Harris |
| 1998 | David Seyfang |
| 2001 | Erica Ames, Damien Nottage, Jan Isaacson, Julie Piro |
| 2006 | Anne Gilligan, Brenton Nottage, Jim MCCartney, Di Bessell, John Smith |
| 2007 | Steve Jones |
NUTRITION
Nutrition for the Adolescent Athlete
While the Australian Dietary Guidelines provide suitable advice for adolescents who participate in general physical activity, adolescents who have a high-level of participation in sport have a unique set of nutrition requirements that require special attention. Not only do adolescent athletes need to meet the nutrition demands of their growth and development, they also have to meet the extra nutrition requirements associated with undertaking daily training and competition. Although nutrition should be considered a key determinant of an athlete’s potential sporting success, it is often overlooked. To overcome this, Sports Dietitians Australia, in conjunction with Griffith University has created a world-first position statement containing recommendations on sports nutrition for athletes aged 12-18 years, who have involvement with organised training and competition.
Iron depletion in athletes
Elite and recreational athletes involved in regular intensive training programs can quickly deplete iron stores and are at risk of developing iron deficiency anaemia, a condition where there are not enough red blood cells. These athletes, and in particular, female and adolescent athletes, have higher iron requirements than non -athletes. Dietary iron recommendations are 1.3 to 1.7 times higher for athletes than non - athletes and 1.8 times higher for vegetarians than meat eaters. Meeting these high iron requirements though diet is often difficult, especially in those athletes that follow vegetarian style diets, very high carbohydrate diets, low energy diets or avoid red meat –a good source of iron.
Links
- Link to Swimming Australia's results database Click Here
- Swimming Australia Click Here
- General link to a number of helpful nutrition articles Click Here
- Gary Barclay’s information for swimming athletes and parents on how to make the most of your time as a swimmer Click Here
- Swimming Australia is committed to the development of all swimmers and recognises the extremely important role that parents play in the support and development within swimming. A range of resources have been developed to assist parents in this role. Click Here
- Dr Ralph Richards Click Here
- Swimming World Magazine Click Here