The squads are as follows:

• High Performance Squad
• National Age Squad
• State Squad
• Junior State Squad
• Junior Squad
• Club Squad

Each swimmer will earn the right to a place in each Squad.The selection criterion is as follows:

1. Commitment to excellence
2. The true desire to improve in swimming skills, dryland components and general lifestyle.
3. Attendance as outlined in each Squad.
4. A positive attitude and effort to training.
5. Age and Maturity
6. Being able to handle the work load of Squad, mentally and physically
7. Performance at training and competition
8. Qualifying times/standards
9. View towards long term commitment and goals
10. Become a student of the sport.

Aims of Squads

• A TEAM ENVIORMENT - Where support and encouragement are the norm.
• Where each swimmer will be able to reach his or her full ASPIRATIONS.
• NO OVERCROWDED LANES
• To learn and grow - Become a student of the sport
• To understand the skills and physical demands of the sport of swimming
• To make friends and have fun
• To enjoy the challenges

High Performance Squads

• Aim: Compete at National Open and International Level
• Attendance 8 - 10 pool sessions per week
• 3 Gym sessions + 2 Dryland
• Lead and live a lifestyle that will enhance High performance
• Individual programs ( no overcrowding lanes - see new pool )
• Long Course and Short course Training ALL AT ONE FACILITY. - All Year round.
• GYM at POOL
• Screening/ Profile - Physiotherapy , Massage all available

National Age Squad

• Aim : National Age Medalist / Finalist
• Must have attained National Age Qualifying Times
• Aspiring to compete and Qualify for Open National Level
• Attendance 7 - 9 pool sessions per week
• 3 Gym sessions + 2 Dryland
• Lead and live a lifestyle that will enhance High performance
• Individual programs ( no overcrowding lanes - see new pool )
• Long Course and Short course Training ALL AT ONE FACILITY. - All Year round.
• GYM at POOL
• Screening/ Profile - Physiotherapy , Massage all available

State Squad

• Aim :Finalist at Victorian Championships Short and Long Course
• Must have attained State Qualifying Times in more than 1 Stroke and Distance
• Aspiring to gain National Age Qualifying Times
• Attendance 6 - 7 pool sessions per week
• 1 - 2 Gym sessions + 3 Dryland
• Lead and live a lifestyle that will enhance High performance
• Individual programs ( no overcrowding lanes - see new pool )
• Long Course and Short course Training ALL AT ONE FACILITY. - All Year round.
• GYM at POOL
• Screening/ Profile - Physiotherapy , Massage all available
• First year swimmer in this Squad may at the coaches discretion attend only 5 due to increase in training load and / or growth and Age.

Junior State Squad

• Aim: Attain State Qualifying Times and Finish in Top 20 or better.
• Consistency is a must in the Developing years
• Aspiring to State Top 8
• Attendance 5 pool sessions per week
• 2 - 3 Dryland + Flexibility
• First year swimmer in this Squad may at the coaches discretion attend only 4 due to increase in training load and / or growth and Age.
• Team training with a Medley background , to cover all strokes ( no overcrowding lanes - see new pool )
• Long Course and Short course Training ALL AT ONE FACILITY. - All Year round.
• Screening/ Profile - Physiotherapy.

Junior Squad

• Aim Aspire to State Qualifying Times and further development competition skills.
• Consistency is a must in the Developing years
• Aspiring to State Qualifying Times
• Attendance 4 pool sessions per week
• 2 Dryland + Flexibility
• First year swimmer in this Squad may at the coaches discretion attend only 3 due to increase in training load and / or growth and Age.
• Team training with a Medley background , to cover all strokes ( no overcrowding lanes - see new pool )
• Long Course and Short course Training ALL AT ONE FACILITY. - All Year round.
• Screening/ Profile - Physiotherapy.

Club Squad

• Aim: All swimmers whose desire to participate at club activities and continue to train and maintain a level of fitness but are unable to give a serious commitment as outlined in the above squads, and still may wish to have fun and compete.
• Attendance 4 pool sessions per week.
• Must attend 3

Download the 2010 training schedule and 2010 Holiday training timetable.

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