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We have a variety of different training
squads to suit every age or type of swimmer.
* Tadpoles
(usually 5-8 years) Our Entry level squad. Quite often siblings of
older children who have become bored sitting around waiting for their
brothers or sisters to finish training - they want to get in and have a
go themselves. This squad is more than just "swimming lessons". We run
15m races at time trials to give these youngsters a taste of
competitive swimming in a fun and non pressured environment. This squad
trains 2 x 1 hour per week.
* Stingrays
(usually 7-10 years) Also an entry level squad. For swimmers who wish
to train up to 2-3 times per week (1.5 hour sessions) - for general
fitness, competitive stroke skills and/or just wanting to participate
in a social and enjoyable sport. Swimmers in this squad have basic
competitive strokes in Breaststroke, Freestyle and Backstroke and will
be learning Butterfly.
* State
Development
(aged 7-11 years)This is our Junior competitive level squad. Most
swimmers in this squad can swim 50m of each of the 4 main strokes
(Free, Back, Breast, Fly.) This squad trains 4 x 1.5 hours per week.
Swimmers in this squad may have a couple of State times alrady for
their age group, or they will be close to qualifying for State
Championships.
* State
Age
(9-12 years) This is our Junior Development (or Transitionary) squad -
most swimmers have trained for a minimum of 12 months in a competitive
squad environment and swim at a Junior State Championship level. They
are all competent at swimming 50m+ in all 4 strokes and have developed
good technique in their strokes, starts, turns and finishes. This squad
trains 5-6 times a week (1.5 - 2 hours per session), and alongside the
National Development and National Age squads a couple of times per week.
* National
Development Squad
(11-16 years) Swimmers in this squad are usually showing promise in
their swimming and normally competing in a number of different events
at State level, as well as aspiring to swim at a National level. They
are coached by the Head Coach and are prepared to enter the national
Age squad based on adaptability to training and race performances. This
squad trains 6-7 times a week plus two dry land sessions per week.
* National
Age & Open
(Elite) Squad (Teenagers or older) These swimmers are aspiring to or
already competing at a National or International level of competition
in the Pool and/or Open Water. They train 8 times per week plus a
minimum of two dry land training sessions per week. This squad is also
coached by the Head Coach.
* Adult
/ Tri / Surf Club Squad
(all ages) Focus is on stroke correction and endurance training to
improve strength, speed and fitness for tri-athletes, surf life saving
members, and even mums and dads! Even the odd Rottnest Channel Swimmer
can jump in here!
* Fitness
Development Squad
(any age) This is a recreational squad for swimmers who are aiming for
high levels of competition in swimming, surf, triathlons or other
sports but unable to commit to competitive squad sessions.
All swimmers must be
registered within 3
weeks of commencing training due to Insurance purposes.
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