The placement of a swimmer in a particular squad is based on several requirements.

• At the discretion of the swimmers coach or program manager

• A demonstrated ability for the swimmer to handle the workload

• Whether the swimmer is prepared to make the required commitment

• The time or level requirements are being met by the swimmer

 

Age National squad

Swimmers participate in 7-9 swim sessions + 2 gym sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 13 years and over and are Age National level competitors

 

Senior State Squad

Swimmers in the Senior sate squad are open age (17 and over) state level competitors. They are required to participate in 6-8 swim sessions per week + 2 dry land sessions. Swimmers have qualified in multiple events for Victorian championships and are aiming at qualifying for Open National Championships.

 

Age State Squad

Swimmers in this squad participate in a minimum of 6 swim sessions + 1 dry land session per week. Swimmers are generally 13-16 years and are qualified to swim in multiple events at Victorian champs and are aiming to qualify for national champs

 

Senior Recreational squad

Swimmers in this squad are aged 14 years or older and who wish to participate in recreational fitness related swimming. The squad is aimed at developing swimmers to successfully participate in school or recreational meets. Minimum 2 sessions per week.

 

Junior State Squad

Junior State Squad swimmers are 8-12 years of age and are State level swimmers. Swimmers participate in 4-5 sessions per week, including 1 dry land session. Swimmers are qualified for 12/u state level competitions.

 

Emerging State squad

This squad is aimed at pre state level swimmers aged 10 - 14 year of age, they participate in 3-4 swim sessions, plus 1 dry land session per week, Swimmers are introduced to inter club competitions and aiming to qualify for Victorian championships in events 100m or longer

 

Junior Development Squad

Swimmers in this squad are aged 8-11 years and participate in a minimum of 2 swim sessions per week. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in Intra club competitions.

 

Junior recreational squad

Swimmers in this squad are 8-14 years. The squad is a transition between swimming lessons and training squads. Minimum 2 sessions per week.

 

Stroke Development Squad

The stroke development squad is the transition squad between learn to swim and squad training. Swimmers participate in 1-2 x 1 hour sessions per week 8-12 years. The focus is on competitive strokes and introduced to intra club competitions and specific junior competitions.