Swimmer Development Pathways

LEARN TO SWIM

Usually 2 x 30 minute lessons/week.

Children are introduced to all strokes with the objective of teaching self control in the aquatic environment and acquiring an appropriate degree of self control.  Children are graded into classes of similar standard and we endeavour to use the same teacher for each class for the whole term to ensure continuity of learning.

Once the student can swim 25 metres effectively in most strokes, he or she is ready to progress to the next level. 

IMPROVERS

3x30 minute lessons/week

In these classes, the objective is to continue stroke development. Children are further instructed in diving, tumble turns, and stream lining. Some endurance training is introduced.

JUNIOR OTTERS

3x45 min lessons/week.

This squad is aimed at young swimmers (7 years and over) who can swim multiple laps and who wish to learn the skills required to participate in club nights and junior carnivals.

OTTERS DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

Up to 5x1 hour lessons/week.

The next progression for primary school aged children. This squad has a heavy focus on technique and stroke development.

STATE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

Up to 6x1.5 hour sessions

This squad is aimed at those swimmers in the later years of primary school/early high school who have a good level of technique and who may wish to compete at a Regional and/or State Level .  A further improvement in technique and fitness are the main objectives of this squad.

INTERMEDIATE SQUAD

5-7x2 hour sessions per week.

This squad is aimed at High School students who's training goals include achieving State and National Age qualifying times. This level swimmer must display a good work ethic and desire to learn and maintain effective training and self-management skills.

SENIOR SQUAD

8-10 sessions per week.

This squad is dedicated to the development of high performance swimmers. To apply swimmers must have achieved National open qualifying time or better. Swimmers in this group undertake a scientifically designed program incorporating pool training/gym work and  the use of a recovery centre.  Squad members include both current and aspiring Australian Team members.