Development Squad

This squad provides a transition from learn to swim lessons to competitive practice. The squad caters for the development of swimmers who are beginning their competitive swimming experiences in an educational environment. Sessions focus on developing skills in all four strokes, turns and starts in preparation for competitions. Learn squad practice techniques with an introduction to fitness development. New swimmers decide the number of sessions they are comfortable with. As a guide a minimum of 3 sessions per week are recommended depending on age and ability. Swimmers are encouraged to increase their sessions, in consultation with the Head Coach, as their ability and self-confidence improves.

Performance Squad

The Performance Squad is for the development of swimmers who are identified as having potential for competitive swimming and/or qualify for State Titles. Swimmers in these Squads have the desire to become more involved in the training and competitive aspects of the sport. Swimmers will develop all aspects of stroke technique, fitness and race skills to prepare for competitions. As a guide, a minimum of 4/5 sessions per week are recommended at this level to achieve improvement. Swimmers are encouraged to increase their sessions as their ability and self-confidence improves.

Performance Squad (National Age/State)

This Squad is for dedicated, self-disciplined and self-motivated competitive swimmers. Swimmers in this Squad train morning and evening sessions, attending between 6 to 9 sessions (depending on age and ability). Attendance at these sessions, is by invitation of the Head Coach only.

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