Development

The entry level for squad. Children must be able to swim 50 metres freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke as well as 25 metres butterfly. Correct technique in all four strokes is emphasised. Racing skills and turns are introduced.

• Maximum of 5 sessions per week
• Required Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy
• 1 hour
• Classes run on Monday to Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings
• Cost: $130 per month

Transitional

This squad caters to swimmers aged 10 years and over who have begun competing and are interested in further skill acquisition. Test Sets Apply.

A focus on stroke technique continues while basic aerobic conditioning sets are introduced. Emphasis is placed on extending swimmers through 100 metre repeats. Race-specific skills are developed.

• Minimum of 3 sessions per week
• Maximum of 5 sessions per week for 10 year olds
• Maximum of 6 sessions per week for 11 year olds
• Required Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy
• 90 minutes
• Classes run Monday to Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings
• Cost: $145 per month

Performance

This squad is designed for swimmers 12 years and over who intend to compete at a State and/or National level. Places are offered to children who have identified swimming as their main sport and who display a good work ethic. Physiological conditioning is emphasised including Aerobic Threshold, Production/Removal and Lactate Accumulation. Race pacing is introduced and technique is constantly developed. Test Sets apply.

• Minimum of 5 sessions per week
• Required Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy, paddles, short fins, skipping rope
• 2 hours
• Classes run on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings and Monday to Friday afternoons
• Cost: $165 per month

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