SQUAD PROGRAM

SEAHORSE-SWIM & SURVIVE

Is our introductory squad for swimmers who wish to further develop their endurance and stroke consistency. The emphasis is on learning more challenging stroke drills required to perfect all four swimming strokes.
Maximum of 10 per instructor

STINGRAYS

Must be able to swim 50 metres freestyle in 50 seconds with good breathing, and complete 100 metres Breaststroke and Backstroke with confidence. Butterfly drills will be consolidated in the STINGRAYS, and training skills such as reading the pace clock and tumble turns are also introduced. Most of each 45 minute session will be devoted to more advanced stroke drills emphasising technique and endurance.

SEALION

Squads swim for 60 minutes, 2 to 3 times each week. Training sets are introduced for the first time and SEALIONS are expected to have strong and correct technique in all four strokes. Swimmers in this squad should begin racing in Swimming Club events (if they aren’t already!) Racing skills are emphasized in the SEALION squad and the swimmers are encouraged to increase speed and strength in the water.

MASTERS AND TRI-ATHLETES

We specialise in squads for ADULT swimmers, catering for all levels from the social to the competitive.
MASTERS sessions cover between 2.5km and 3.5km in each one hour session. Our TRI-ATHLETES enjoy a busy schedule of events and training during the warmer months.
Swimming with a keen and friendly group of enthusiasts makes hard work seem EASY!
Many of our Masters swimmers also compete in open water races throughout the summer, including Palm to Whale, Bondi Classic and Coogee Island Classic events.

RACING PROGRAM

Year round at Willoughby Leisure Centre and at Riverview.

SWORDFISH

Are aiming for competition and more discipline is expected in training. Sets are designed to challenge the swimmers in SWORDFISH squads, and only those demonstrating interest in racing should consider this training option. Both sprint and endurance ability are developed in this group to prepare for advanced squad swimming. Three to five 90 minute sessions each week are expected and dry land training is introduced at this level.

DOLPHIN

Swimmers are aiming at competing at Metropolitan and State level. Qualifying times for these meets are posted on the noticeboard, and only those demonstrating potential to achieve these times will be accepted into this squad. Competitive swimming must be a priority in this group as many DOLPHINS are aiming for National titles and training sessions are tailored for this level of competition. DOLPHINS must attend a minimum of four training sessions each week. Morning squads are included for these swimmers, and Interclub competition is essential.

SHARK

Swimmers are experienced competitors and are motivated to push themselves to reach their full potential. Up to eleven sessions each week are available for SHARKS, who are required to attend a minimum of seven. These swimmers are expected to make competitive swimming a high priority, aiming for success at State and National Championships.

Bookings & Enquiries

• 1300 363 019