Carlile Timeline
| 1940s |
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| Forbes achieved his Master of Science Degree. While lecturing in Physiology at the University of Sydney, he worked closely with Professor Frank Cotton, Australia’s "Father of Sports Science". |
| 1946 |
| Forbes coached an elite group of swimmers in the rock pool at Palm Beach. |
| 1948 |
| Forbes was appointed as Australia’s National Coach to the London Olympics. |
| 1950s |
| Scientific research conducted on swimmers by the Carliles, revolutionised the world of sport. They used the pace clock, circle swimming, log books, interval training, heart rates, blood counts and other tests to monitor training. These Carlile methods eventually became standard practice throughout the world. |
| 1952 |
| Forbes was selected as Australia’s first modern pentathlete at the Helsinki Olympics, giving him the unique distinction of being the only person to first coach and then compete at an Olympic Games. |
| 1955 |
| Forbes opened Australia’s first commercial swim school that catered for all levels at Drummoyne, in Sydney. |
| 1961 |
| The Carliles won the coaching rights at the Ryde Swimming Centre. |
| 1962 to 1966 |
| The Carliles were appointed national coaches for Holland. They coached the Dutch team to outstanding success at the European Championships and the Tokyo Olympics |
| 1962 |
| Sydney’s first indoor swim school was opened by the Carliles at Cross Street, Ryde. It continues to operate as a successful swim school today. |
| 1966 |
| One of the world’s first commercial swimming programs for mothers and babies was introduced at the Pymble indoor pool. |
| 1968 |
| The Carliles purchased Castle Cove Swim Centre from former pupil and world record holder, Terry Gathercole. |
| 1970 |
| Shane Gould, a Carlile pupil from the Ryde Club, became the first person to hold every freestyle world record simultaneously, from 100m through to 1500m. This feat is unlikely ever to be repeated. |
| 1972 |
| Ursula Carlile was appointed Australia’s first female Olympic swim coach. At the Munich Olympics, Shane Gould won five medals: three gold, one silver and a bronze, a feat unequalled by any other female athlete, to this day. |
| 1973 to 1982 |
| The Carliles were appointed “Honorary National Swimming Coaches” to the People’s Republic of China. |
| 1977 |
| Forbes was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Narrabeen Fitness Centre joined Pymble and Ryde as one of the organisation’s “elite training” locations. The Member of the British Empire (MBE) was awarded to Forbes for his services to swimming. |
| 1985 |
| The Killarney Heights facility was purchased and soon became recognised as Australia’s leading swim school. |
| 1990 |
| The Killarney Heights facility was recognised as a Centre of Excellence, by Australian Swimming and the Australian Institute of Sport. |
| 1995 |
| The Australian Swimming Coaches’ and Teachers’ Association (ASCTA) honoured the Carliles for their "Contribution to the Teaching of Swimming in Australia". |
| 1996 |
| Forbes was honoured by his peers at the ASCTA annual convention, for 50 years of devoted service to swimming. |
| 2002 |
| A purpose built state-of-the-art swim school was opened in the Norwest Business Park at Baulkham Hills. |
| 2003 |
| Five awards were bestowed on the Carliles, including Forbes and Ursula being inducted into the National Swim School Association Hall of Fame and Forbes being granted Life Membership to Australian Swimming. Carlile Swimming opened its Head Office at Fairlight. |
| 2005 |
| In a joint venture project with Hornsby Council, a purpose built, state of the art swim school was opened at Cherrybrook. |
| 2007 |
| Carlile Swimming celebrated "75 years in swimming" for Forbes Carlile at a gala charity event, hosted by Alan Jones and attended by the who's who of the Australian and international swimming world. Carlile Swimming took over the management of the swim school at Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. |
| 2008 |
| Carlile Swimming took over the management of the swim school at the Carlingford Fitness First complex. |