Squad Structure

Green Squad

Swimmers selected to train with this squad will benefit from 5 evening and 3 morning sessions per week.  You will have shown the appropriate level of commitment, dedication, experience, and talent.  You will also have competed at District level.

The training in this squad is demanding.  Its emphasis is on distance training combined with the fine tuning of technique.  Swimmers in this squad will be expected to attend all the evening sessions and a minimum of two early morning sessions.

Red

Swimmers selected to swim in this squad will have 4 evening sessions and at the discretion of the coach 1 early morning.  You will have shown commitment and ability.

Training in this squad will consist of stroke technique and low intensity base aerobic work and race preparation.  You will be expected to attend all the sessions.

Red+

Swimmers selected to train in this squad will benefit from 4 evening and 3 early morning session per week.  You will have demonstrated a commitment to improvement of stroke technique and stamina.  You will show a significant level of dedication.

The training in this squad will be demanding with the emphasis on aerobic conditioning and improvements to stroke technique.  Swimmers will be expected to attend all sessions.

Blue

Swimmers selected for this squad will have 3 evening sessions.  The emphasis in this squad is on skill development on all 4 strokes, together with learning to training, rather than competing.

This is a transitional phase with the emphasis changes from teaching to a more equal balance of technique work and physical conditioning.

Some swimmers from this group currently swim extra sessions - selected by the coaching staff.

Yellow

Swimmers selected for this squad will get 2 evening sessions per week.  Swimming in this squad will centre on development, fitness, and fun.

 Squad Movements

        You will have the opportunity to progress through the Squads depending on your dedication, commitment, ability, and attendance.

Any movement of swimmers between the squads will be at the Coaches discretion.