SQUAD STRUCTURES AND GUIDELINES

 

Please note that the following are all subject to the coach's discretion. There may be some exceptions when the head coach feels a swimmer's progress would better suit a different squad. 

 

DEVELOPMENT SQUAD 2

Criteria:

• Ability to swim Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle

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Sessions Available (2)​

• Friday (7.30-8.30pm)

• Saturday (2-3pm)

 

DEVELOPMENT SQUAD 1

Criteria:

• Ability to swim Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle.

• Ability to perform a freestyle tumble turn.

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Sessions Available (4):

• Tues (6-7pm)

• Thurs (4.30-5.30pm)

• Fri (7.30-8.30pm)

• Sat (2-3pm)

 

This squad is designed for less experienced swimmers who are looking to advance from learn to swim to competitive swimming or to swim for fitness. In this squad you will develop your ability in the four swimming strokes, dive starts and turns. As a member of the Development Squad you will be encouraged to attend club time trials, carnivals and Swimming SA Development meets.

 

INTERMEDIATE SQUAD

Criteria:

• 10 years +

• At least 1 Long Course SA State Age Qualifying Time

• Coach’s Recommendation

• Attends a minimum of 3-4 sessions per week

 

 Sessions Available (4):​

• Tues (6-7:30pm)

• Thurs (4.30-6pm)

• Fri (7.30-8.30pm)

• Sat (2-3pm)

 

In this squad you will continue to develop your competitive swimming technique and there will be a greater emphasis on endurance and competitive skills.

 

STATE PROGRESSION SQUAD

Criteria:

• At least 11 years of age

• At least 2 Long Course SA State Age Qualifying Times

• Coach’s Recommendation

• Attend a minimum of 3-4 sessions per week

 

Sessions Available (6):

• Mon (4.30-6pm)

• Tues (6-7:30pm)

• Wed (4.30-6.30pm)

• Thurs (4:30-6pm)

• Sat (5:30-7:30am)

• Sat (3-4pm)

*Attendance to Monday morning on coach recommendation

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STATE SQUAD

Criteria:

• 12 years of age with at least 4 Long Course SA State Age Qualifying Times

• be at least 14 years of age with Coach’s Recommendation 

• Attend a minimum of 5-6 sessions per week

 

Sessions Available (9):

 

• Mon, Wed, Fri (5-7 am), Sat (5:30-7:30am)

• Mon, Tue, Thurs (4:30-6pm),

• Wed (4.30-6.30pm)

• Sat (3-4pm)

 

NATIONAL SQUAD

Criteria:

• At least one national qualifying time in the current season from:

 

Australian Age Swimming Championships

Australian Open Water Swimming Championships

 

• Attend 6+ sessions per week 

• Girls 12+, Boys 13+ 

• Must attend Friday morning session each week.

 

Sessions Available (9):

• Mon, Wed, Fri (5-7 am), Sat (5:30- 7:30am)

• Mon, Tues, Thurs (4:30- 6 pm)

• Wed (4.30-6.30pm)

• Sat (3-4pm)

 *more to follow – possible dedicated session for national squad members