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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.
* Dolphins (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.
* Sharks (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.
* Stingrays (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!
* Club 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.
