Canterbury Swimming – College & Taipans Club

Swimming Squads Timetable

Here is the updated Term 4 Swimming Squads Program Timetable.

We are excited to introduce more morning sessions for our squad levels, and the addition of strength and conditioning sessions in our school gym.

We are also looking forward to begin a full term of Thursday afternoon Club Nights.

Nominations for our first Club Night are now open in Swim Central.

Please see this webpage for more information on who can join our Canterbury Taipans Swim Club and be nominated for swim events.

SQUAD

AM/PM

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Tiny Taipans Squad
(2-3 sessions per week)

AM

-

-

-

-

-

PM

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Swim

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Swim

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Swim

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Swim

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Swim

Development Squad
(3-4 sessions per week)

AM

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

6:00am - 7:30am
Gym

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

6:00am - 7:30am
Gym

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

PM

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Swim

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Swim

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Swim

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Club Night

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Swim

Junior Squad
(4-5 sessions per week)

AM

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

6:00am - 7:30am
Gym

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

6:00am - 7:30am
Gym

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

PM

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Swim

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Swim

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Swim

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Club Night

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Swim

State Squad
(5-7 sessions per week)

AM

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

6:00am - 7:30am
Gym

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

6:00am - 7:30am
Gym

6:00am - 7:30am
Swim

PM

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Swim

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Swim

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Swim

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Club Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Swim

Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Nights

Our Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Nights will run every Thursday evening during our Summer swimming season.

This starts at the beginning of Term 4, then rolls across Term 1 of the following school year.

Club Nights are open to anyone aged 5 years & over.

Race distances are 25 metres for 8 years & under swimmers and 50 metres for 9 years & over swimmers.

Participants are grouped into three race categories: 5-8 years old, 9-11 years old, and 12 years old & over.

These swimming races begin from 4:30pm, so we encourage all nominees to arrive by 4:00pm to check-in and prepare for the evening ahead.

Nominations to race at these Club Nights can be made through Swim Central.

Swimmers aged 8 years & under who wish to race at our Club Nights, will need to register for a Swimmer 8&U Membership through Swim Central.

All other swimmers aged 9 years & over can attend our Club Nights with a valid Competitive OR Recreational Swimmer 9&O Membership purchased through Swim Central.

If you would like to give our Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club a try out, we have a FREE 4-Week Come N Try Swimmer Membership available.

Our Club Nominated Preferred Swim Meets

Throughout the year, the Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club will nominate preferred external swim meets as a focus for our Club to attend.

These events are selected with the intention of helping our Club Members gain race experience, achieve Personal Best times (PBs), and set qualifying times that build towards major championship competitions.

View Upcoming Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club EventsDownload Taipans Swim Squads Information & TimetablesCanterbury Taipans Swimming Squad Enquiry Form

Swim Meet Types

A full list and explanation of the different event types and meets offered by Swimming Queensland are provided here…

Development Meets are hosted by a region or club and don’t require swimmers to have achieved a qualifying time to enter.

These meets generally run no longer than 3 hours and follow a recommended events program prepared by Swimming Queensland.

Race times achieved at Development Meets may be used to qualify for Preparation Meets and Regional Championships.

Similar to Development Meets, Transition Meets are hosted by a region or club and don’t require swimmers to have achieved a qualifying time to enter.

These meets generally run no longer than 4 hours and follow a recommended events program prepared by Swimming Queensland.

Race times achieved at Transition Meets can be used for ALL other swim meets, including Regional, State and National Championships.

Preparation Meets are also hosted by a region or club and are considered the next step on the pathway from Transition or Development Meets.

Some Preparation Meets may have qualifying times and Rule Tolerances are not applied at these meets.

These meets may run over one or two days and follow a recommended events program prepared by Swimming Queensland.

Race times achieved at Preparation Meets can be used for ALL other swim meets, including Regional, State and National Championships.

Regional Championships are hosted by your Region.

Regions may choose to set qualifying times for Club Members to enter their Championships.

Rule Tolerances are not applied at these meets.

Entry to Regional Championships is limited to your Region only.

Race times achieved at Regional Championships can be used for ALL other swim meets.

Swimming Queensland hosts two types of swim meets – Preparation Meets and State Championships.

Qualifying times are required to enter both types of swim meets.

Rule Tolerances are not applied at these meets.

Club Members from across Queensland, other states and national federations, may attend these meets if they have achieved the qualifying criteria set.

Race times from these meets can be used to enter ALL other swim meets.

Please consult the individual events webpage via Swimming Queensland’s Events Calendar for more details.

Age & Open National Championships are hosted across the country each year by Swimming Australia.

Swimmers are required to meet qualifying criteria to enter these Championships.

Race times from these meets can be used to enter ALL other swim meets.

National Championships are also used as a qualifying meet for selecting international Junior and Senior Australian swimming teams.

For more information on when and where the next National Championships are being held, please visit the Swimming Australia website.

Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Memberships

Competitive Memberships are for swimmers aged 9 years and over who represent our Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club at external race meets around the Greater Brisbane and Gold Coast regions.

It will cover the 2023/2024 Summer Club Season – Term 4, 2023 and Term 1, 2024 with a total of 20 Club Nights, comprising 10 per School Term.

An active Canterbury Taipans Competitive Swimming Membership includes:

  • FREE entry to all Club Nights – 2023/2024 Summer Club Season.
  • FREE entry to all race meets attended by the Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club.
    NB: There may be other fees attached to nominations for external race meets.
  • FREE Club Member swimming cap.
  • Official time records.
  • End Of Term Club breakup celebrations.
  • End Of Term Club medal presentations.

Competitive Swimmer Membership fees can be viewed via Swim Central.

To purchase this Canterbury Taipans Competitive Membership, please select the 23/24 Competitive Swimmer 9&O option in Swim Central.

Recreational Memberships are for social swimmers aged 9 years and over.

It will cover the 2023/2024 Summer Club Season – Term 4, 2023 and Term 1, 2024 with a total of 20 Club Nights, comprising 10 per School Term.

An active Canterbury Taipans Recreational Swimming Membership includes:

  • FREE entry to all Club Nights – 2023/2024 Summer Club Season.
  • FREE Club Member swimming cap.
  • Official time records.
  • End Of Term Club breakup celebrations.
  • End Of Term Club medal presentations.

Recreational Swimmer Membership fees can be viewed via Swim Central.

To purchase this Canterbury Taipans Recreational Membership, please select the 23/24 Recreational Swimmer 9&O option in Swim Central.

Recreational 8 Years & Under Memberships are for our youngest Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Members.

An active Canterbury Taipans Recreational 8 Years & Under Swimming Membership includes:

  • FREE entry to all Club Nights – 2023/2024 Summer Club Season.
  • FREE entry to special 8 Years & Under race events.
  • FREE Club Member swimming cap.
  • Official time records.
  • End Of Term Club breakup celebrations.
  • End Of Term Club medal presentations.

Recreational Swimmer Membership fees can be viewed via Swim Central.

To purchase this Canterbury Taipans Recreational Membership, please select the 23/24 Swimmer 8&U option in Swim Central.

If you would like to try out our Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club, we have a FREE 4-Week Come N Try Swimmer Membership available.

This membership only includes intra-club activities such as our weekly Summer Season Swimming Club Nights.

To secure this FREE Canterbury Taipans Membership, please select the Come n Try Swimmer option in Swim Central.

Please Note: To receive the FREE Club Member swimming cap, and participate in our End Of Term Club breakup celebrations and medal presentations, you MUST be registered as a full Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Member.

Swim Central: Our Swimming Club Membership System

All our competitive and social Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Memberships are managed through Swim Central.

Registrations for ALL our Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club events and race nominations are also handled through Swim Central.

So the first step is to create your own account on Swim Central, if you haven’t done so already, before registering with our mighty club!

Swim Central New Account Registration Steps HERE

Once you’ve registered on Swim Central, the next step is actually joining our Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club as members, by following these steps:

  1. Login to the Swim Central Portal HERE via your new account.

NB: Adults aged 18 years or over must register themselves, while children aged 17 years and under must be registered by a parent or guardian as their dependent/s.

  1. Go to the Store in the left-hand menu and select Memberships.
  2. Search for Canterbury Taipans SC Inc Waterford QLD 4133 from the list, then select your relevant membership option/s e.g. Competitive Swimmer.
  3. Finally, proceed to the Checkout and pay, and then you are a Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Official Member!

NB: Memberships must be renewed yearly.

If you encounter any difficulties, please follow the steps via this Weblink HERE.

Alternatively, please visit us at the Canterbury Aquatic Centre, or come early to one of our Swimming Club Nights, where a staff member will be happy to assist with your online registration/s.

Please Note: Canterbury Taipans Swimming Club Inc fees are paid through your Swim Central Membership, and go towards celebratory events and medal presentations.

The other costs paid via Swim Central, through your annual membership fees, are association costs with Swimming Australia, Swimming Queensland and Swimming Brisbane.

Swim Central also applies discounts when you register multiple memberships with your family.

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WATER POLO IS HERE | Canterbury Taipans Swimming NEW Offering: Term 4 Training Sessions | 6:30pm – 8:30pm Every Wednesday Night @ Canterbury Aquatic Centre – JOIN US!

What: NEW Term 4 Weekly Water Polo Training Sessions!

When: 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Every Wednesday Night – Starting THIS Wednesday 4 October 2023.

Where: Canterbury College Aquatic Centre.

Who: For Canterbury Families + Wider Logan Community!

Junior Squad: For boys & girls aged 13-17 years old.

Senior Squad: For boys & girls aged 18 years old & above.

Hosts: Canterbury Swimming – College & Taipans Club.

Cost: $20 Per Session | Pay On Entry.

RSVPs: NOT Required | Just Show Up!

Dress Code: Boys – Swimmers (preferred) | Girls – One-Piece Swimmers OR Tank Top Swimmers.

NB: Boardshorts are not preferred for this type of sport.

Contact: Canterbury Swimming – College & Taipans Club – T: 07 3299 0900 | E: 

CANTERBURY WATER POLO IS HERE FOR EVERYONE AGED OVER 13 YEARS!

We have a qualified and experienced Water Polo Coach, as well as all the necessary training and playing equipment – so come and try it out!

Whether you are new or have played Water Pole before, these weekly training sessions will help you learn and build the fundamental skills.

It can also help you improve your fitness for competitive game-play and your overall general health.

For the more serious athletes, we can help develop your match tactics and competitive skills.

These initial weekly Wednesday night Term 4 two-hour training sessions, will help us gauge the popularity of Water Polo amongst our local community.

Should there be enough strong interest, we will look at forming a Water Polo team or club to compete in the 2024 Season.

Our training sessions will operate with two squads – a Junior Squad and Senior Squad.

Junior Squad: For boys & girls aged 13-17 years old.

Senior Squad: For boys & girls aged 18 years old & above.

See you there!

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