Club`s History
Established in 1976, the Laverton Swimming Club (LSC) has been synonymous with swimming in Melbourne`s West promoting the development of recreational, and competitive swimming for swimmers of all abilities,genders and levels,from development through to National Championships. Since the begining the administration of the Laverton Swimming Club has been run by a Committee of volunteers comprising of parents and young adults who have come through the (LSC) program, and does soo till this day.
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Throughout the years, the Laverton Swimming Club maintained a strong representation in the competitive stream, and club level swimming.
However, between the years 2000 - 2010 due to changes, lack of pool space, change in coaches, and other clubs becoming more aggressive in there athlete recuitment, the Laverton Swimming Club stuggled to maintain a competive position in the surrounding area it operated in, this was obvious by early 2011 the club was contemplating closure.
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Mid 2011, the Administration of the Laverton Swimming Club was approached by coach Sandro(Alex)Vasta with a vision of bringing back the lustre to the Laverton Swimming Club name.
The term,"Athlete focused,Coach driven,Parent supported" was the catalyst for Head Coach Vasta and a team of dedicated and commited parents
for rebuilding the Laverton Swimming Club name.
Looking for new and innovative ways to create growth and improvement the Teams main focus was to emphasise the importance of a positive club culture built around integrity, respect, dedication, and self discepline.
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The coaching staff prescribing a balanced training program based off world leading practices, together with providing a positive learning environment to assist the athletes in reaching their full potential, and the ability of the coaches to adjust training needs to accommodate academic requirementshas seen the Laverton Swimming Club grow from strenght to strenght over the years.
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The Laverton Swimming Club is now considered a strong contender as one of the Western suburbs strongest Clubs, and perhaps one of the largest through their membership base.
The 2021 year will bring further changes to the structure of the Laverton Swimming Club. Firstly, changing the operating name to Laverton Wyndham Aquatics (LWA), to better reflect the demographics it operates in.
Secondly, and perhaps the most important, the collaboration of a joint venture with other entities.
Performance Achievements
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2019 Hancock Prospecting Australian Championships: Six National Qualifiers Paris Vasta, Vince Cartina, Koke Edge, Cartier Vasta, Bianca Mathews, Stella Soesanto.
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Paris Vasta - Gold Medalist 100 Breastroke
Silver Medalist 400 Idividual Medlley
4 x 50 Mixed Medley Relay - first Club relay at Nationals.
Kobe, Cartier, Vince, Bianca. Significant PB.
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2018 Swimming Victoria Touring Team Singapore: Paris Vasta.
Selected on the Victorian Team traveling to Singapore.
Representing Victoria in the 14thNeo-Garden Chamionships - Bronze Medalist in the 4x100 Medley Relay
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2018 Georgina Hope Foundation Age Nationals: Sydney - Four Qualifiers - Paris Vasta, Cartier Vasta, David Allen, Josh Allen
Paris Vasta - Gold Medalist 200mt Breastroke
Silver Medalist 100mt Breastroke
Silver Medalist 400 Individual Medley
2018 Hancock Prospecting Commonwealth Game Trials - Gold Coast.
Paris Vasta - Finalist placing in the A final 200mt Breastroke, finishing 8th overall against the top swimmers of Australia.
Finalist placing in the B final finishing 12th overall.
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2017 Georgina Hope Foundation - Brisbane: three National Qualifiers
Paris Vasta, Sean Gatt, Cartier Vasta
Paris Vasta - Bronze Medalist 200mt Breastroke
Silver Medalist 100mt Breastroke
4th 200 Individual Medley
4th 400 Individual Medley
2017 Australian Open Water Championships: Adelaide
Two Qualifiers
David Allen, Josh Allen
David Allen - 7.5 Km 10th
David Allen - 5.0 Km 10th
Josh Allen - 2.5 Km 7th
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2017/18 Victorian Open Water Coach of the Year - Alex Vasta
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2016 Georgina Hope Foundation Age Championships:Adelaide
Three National Qualifiers Paris Vasta , Sean Gatt, Cartier Vasta
Cartier Vasta - Bronze Medalist 100mt Breastroke
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2016 Hancock Prospecting Olympic Trials: Adelaide - Paris Vasta
Paris Vasta - 200mt Breastroke - Semi Finalist
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2015 Georgina Hope Foundation Age Championships: Sydney - Three Qualifiers Karlene Pircher, Paris Vasta, Cartier Vasta
Karlene Pircher - Silver Medalist 200mt Breastroke - Junior Australian Team Qualifier Fina World Championships - Hawaii
Paris Vasta - Bronze Medalist 200mt Breastroke
Bronze Medalist 100mt Breastroke
5th 400 Individual Medley
4th 200 Individual Medley
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2015 ASCTA Victoria Achievement for Placing a Swimmer on an Australian Team: - Alex Vasta
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2013 Georgina Hope Foundation Age National: Adelaide
Three Qualifiers - Paris Vasta, Charlie Liddel, John Ooi
Paris Vasta - Gold Medalist 200 Individual Medley
Silver Medalist 100mt Breastroke
Silver Medalist 400mt Individual Medley
4th 200mt Breastroke
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2013 - ASCTA - Victorian Age Group Achievement at Australian Age Championships: - Alex Vasta
Victorian State Team Representatives:
2013 - Paris Vasta
2015 - Paris Vasta
2016 - Cartier Vasta
2016 - Swimming Victoria - Special recognition for placing Swimmers on Victorian State Team: - Alex Vasta