Junior Squad
Junior Squad represents the final stage of our Learn to Swim Programme.
Swimmers focus on completing the fundamentals of each stroke.
From a fitness perspective, swimmers aim to be able to complete the following distances (with technical competency);
- 25m Freestyle
- 25m Backstroke
- 25m Breaststroke
- Up to 25m Butterfly
Development Squad
The Development Squad is our introductory squad.
Athletes focus mainly on stroke development and introductory race skills (dives, turns and finishes)
State Development Squad
The State Development Squad continues with stroke development, while basic constraints-based learning activities are introduced. State Development Squad athletes are familiarised with basic training habits and small fitness sets.
State Development athletes (in years 7 and above) are also able to access our Strength and Conditioning Program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (subject to discussion with coach).
State Squad
The State Squad refines competitive practices and provides a foundation for an enhanced training routine. The focus is on stroke improvement, skill development and medley training – with a BIG emphasis on kicking. Athletes will also begin to discuss and reflect on season objectives with their coach (eg: making their School swimming team).
State athletes (in years 7 and above) are also able to access our Strength and Conditioning Program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (subject to discussion with coach).
National Squad
Access to National Squad is at the Head Coaches discretion.
An application and / or appointment will be required – contact the Head Coach here.
Performance
The Performance Squad has placed an athlete on EVERY Australian Swimming Team, since 2015.
- 2015 World Swimming Championships
- 2015 World Junior Swimming Championships
- 2016 Rio Olympic Games
- 2017 World Championships
- 2018 Commonwealth Games
- 2018 Youth Olympics
- 2018 Junior Pan Pacific Games
- 2019 World Junior Swimming Championships
- 2019 World Championships
- 2019 International Swimming League
Access to Performance Squad is at the Head Coaches discretion.
An application and / or appointment will be required – contact the Head Coach here.
