A BRIEF HISTORY OF METRO WEST DISTRICT

                (Prior to 1993 was known as Number 1. District)

 *  In the metropolitan area of Melbourne there were seven Metro Districts in 1961. Later, Districts were given numbers one to seven, Although the No 7 district eventually dropped out. At that time No 1 District consisted of the following nine swimming clubs: Newport, Footscray, Sunshine, Maidstone, Essendon, Oak Park, Broadmeadows, Pascoe Vale and Fawkner.

*  The arrangement of six Metropolitan Districts continued until 1993 when the Metropolitan Districts were revamped by Swimming Victoria and reduced in number from six to four, (Metro North, South, East and West) to alleviate a perceived imbalance of numbers of clubs in each District. The No 1 District consequently became Metro West District. Since its formation Metro West has seen of its clubs close down as well as new clubs start up, or some just had a name change.

*  In the 2004/2005 Season, Metro West comprised of nineteen swimming clubs ranging in location from Werribee from the south, all the way around the western suburbs to Craigieburn in the north. Currently the swimming clubs in Metro West are: Altona, Aqua Wolves, Brimbank, Broadmeadows, Hume City, East Keilor, Essendon, Footscray, Laverton, Links, Maidstone, Melton, Moonee Valley Aquatic, North West Aquatic, Oak Park, Sunbury, Sunshine, Swimmers and Werribee.

*  The District has always encouraged the development of its swimmers by supporting them with awards and grants. Many of the District's swimmers have gone on to represent their clubs (and District) at State, National and International levels.