Our Club History

    The Maryborough Swimming Club (MSC) has been part of the local community since 1864, when the first mention of swimming baths appeared, though they were more likely used for bathing than training! By 1912, MSC had grown to 150 adult and 50 junior members.

    In 1940, the Olympic-sized outdoor pool opened, thanks in part to MSC’s advocacy. The club played a key role in upgrading the facility to competition standards and they also hosted Victorian Country Championships in the 1940s and ‘50s.

    Current Day

    While the outdoor pool awaits repairs, MSC continues to operate and evolve. We hold winter training at the Maryborough Sports & Leisure Centre, summer sessions at Dunolly, and our annual Long Course swimming meet at Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre in Bendigo.
In 2023, MSC developed a strategic plan focused on growth and inclusivity. With a dedicated group of members, we aim to support both fitness and competitive swimmers while expanding opportunities for masters, triathletes, and swimmers with special needs.
MSC remains a family, community-driven club where swimmers of all levels can thrive.


    The Club operates as a member of the Central Victoria Swimming Incorporated District 15.

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    STRATEGIC PLAN

    Our Values

    INCLUSIVITY

    All swimmers are VALUED

    RESPECT

    of self & others

    KINDNESS

    in water play

    TEAMWORK

    in and out of the WATER

    EXCELLENCE

    in swimming TECHNIQUE

    CELEBRATION

    of individual ACHIEVEMENT

    STRATEGIC PILLARS

    Maryborough Swimming Club has identified a set of strategic goals supporting each of our three strategic pillars. These strategic goals will provide a focus and road-map for the work we will undertake over the next three years. The following is a summary of our strategic plan.

    #1 growing participation

    1.1 ATTRACTION: attract new swimmers into MSC. Actively grow participation. 

    1.2  ENGAGEMENT: continue to engage swimmers & their families within a welcoming & warm club culture.

    1.3 RETENTION: develop swimmers through MSC programs and pathways.

    #2 Governance & Communications

    2.1 Good governance underpinning a safe and inclusive club environment for all participants.

    2.2 Compliant governance frameworks and policies. 

    2.3 Build the club brand and spread the word.

    #2 Sustainable & collaborative club

    3.1 Sustainable club model.

    3.2 Sustainable financial model.

    3.3 Collaborative club.

    MSC ANNUAL AWARDS

    Maryborough Swimming Club Annual Trophies

    Maidstone Trophy

    Awarded to the swimmer (10 years or under) who shows improvement in all four strokes over 50m in the competing season.

    Lang Family Award

    Awarded to the swimmer (11 to 13 years) who shows improvement in all four strokes over 50m in the competing season.

    Eley Trophy

    Awarded to the club person of the year who has strived above and beyond the normal call of duty in a voluntary capacity during the year for the overall benefit of the club and its members.

    Krutli Outen award

    To the swimmer (14 years and over) who shows rement in all four strokes over 100m in the competing season.

    Reg Long Trophy

    To the swimmer (13 years and over) who swims the fastest 200 metre individual medley at validated meets during the season.

    Norm Rasmussen Trophy

    To the swimmer (under 12 years) who swims the fastest 200 metre individual medley at validated meets during the season.

    Coaches Awards

    Awarded to swimmer/s who is a regular attendee at club training sessions and who, in the opinion of the coach, puts the most effort into these sessions.

    Russell Eastwood Memorial Award

    Junior and Senior awards, awarded by the president, as an incentive to the swimmers who have shown dedication and enthusiasm toward their swimming throughout the season.

    Club Championships

    First, second and third places for results in the club championship night in under 12 50 metre events and 200 metre IM and over 13 100 metre events and 200 metre IM for males and females receive medals.

    Aggregate Points Trophy

    First, second and third awarded to the top three-point scorers across the swimming season. Points are allocated as follows:

    • One point for each race swum during the season.
    • Two points for equalling the best time in a race.
    • Three points for improving a best time in a race.
    • Five points for competing in an individual medley.

    OUR SPONSORS

    Maryborough Swimming Club proudly acknowledge are sponsors