Squad Structure:

We have 8 squads within our programme; JD1, JD2, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Sapphire, Masters and Junior Masters.

When you attend the pool for a free trial, the coaching team will identify the best squad. Coaches will ensure swimmers are placed within their closest ability group which will help swimmers to progress quicker and with the right skills to ensure a long and enjoyable time within the club and sport.

Junior Development 1 Squad (JD1) - Entry Squad

Requirement

  • Attending or completed Learn to Swim Club Ready

  • Committed to attend a minimum of 1 session (out of 2) a week

  • Committed to competitive environment and squad rules

Training Overview

  • 2 sessions  / 1 hour 45 minutes per week

  • Maintaining high skill levels whilst developing knowledge of all methods and principles of training, athleticism, team spirit 

Junior Development 2 Squad (JD2)

Entry level

  • Completion of Learn to Swim Club Ready or JD1

Training Overview

  • 2 sessions / 2 hours per week

  • Progression of technical skills and abilities with an introduction to the development of speed, as well as social skills, team spirit and racing laws

Competitions

  • Beta League

  • Mini Meets

  • Club Championships

Bronze Squad

Entry level

  • Attend minimum of 2 sessions a week with the intention and willingness to progress to 3

  • Good attitude

  • Understand basics i.e. use of clock, lane discipline, use of equipment, Laws of Sport

Training Overview

  • 3 sessions  / 3.5 hours per week

  • Further build technique and refine skills, sculling and “feel for the water” correct breathing patterns, perfecting starts and turns, stroke counting, mobilisation.   Competitions at this stage will be used to test and refine skills in the future.  

Competitions

  • Beta League

  • UOA Development Meets

  • Graded Meets

  • Club Championships

Silver Squad

Entry level

  • Attend a minimum of 3 sessions a week with the intention and willingness to progress to 4

  • Committed to competitive environment and squad rules

Training Overview

  • 4 sessions / 5.5 hours per week

  • Emphasis on maintaining high skill levels whilst developing aerobic (endurance) capacity.   Introduction to various methods and principles of training with specific targets e.g. race skills, athleticism, focus, and team spirit

Competitions

  • Beta League

  • UOA Development Meets

  • District Meets

  • Graded Meets

  • Club Championships

Gold Squad

Entry level

  • Attend a minimum of 4 sessions a week with the intention and willingness to progress to 5

Committed to competitive environment and squad rules

Training Overview

  • 5 sessions  / 7.5 hours per week

  • Maintaining skill levels and developing all methods and principles of training 

Competitions 

  • Beta League

  • UOA Development Meets

  • District Meets

  • Graded Meets

  • Club Championships

  • National Meets

Sapphire Squad

Entry level

  • Attend a minimum of 4 sessions a week with the intention and willingness to progress to 6

  • Committed to competitive environment and squad rules

Training Overview

  • 6 sessions  / 9 hours per week

  • Maintaining skill levels and developing all methods and principles of training 

Competitions

  • District Meets

  • Club Championships

  • National Meets

Junior Masters Squad

Entry level

  • Ability to complete 1500m per hour consistently

  • Aged 14-18

Training Overview

  • 4 sessions  / 4.5 hours per week

  • Maintaining skill levels and developing all methods and principles of training 

Competitions

  • UOA Development Meets

  • District Meets

  • Club Championships

Masters Squad

Entry level

  • Attend a minimum of 1 session a week

  • Ability to complete 1500m per hour consistently

  • Aged 18+

Training Overview

  • 4 sessions  / 4.5 hours per week

  • Maintaining skill levels and developing all methods and principles of training 

​Competitions

  • Masters Meets

  • Club Championships

  • Open Water Meets