Once swimmers have completed Stage 8 in lessons they are eligible to join our squad program.The squads run 11 months a year with all swimmers having April off.It is a continuous group unlike the 10 week blocks in lessons.
Squads run through School Holidays. The only days that will be missed are when the Wesley pool is closed, (Christmas, New Years, Boxing and Australia Days and Good Friday.)
Fees are usually 3 monthly (quarterly) except for May, June. If you start part way through a quarter fees are pro rata.
Progressing to the next squad level!
To advance to the next squad level a swimmer should be showing great enthusiasm and regularly be near the front of the line. If they are strong in all areas the coaching staff will be considering them to go up. If swimmers are eager to go up they should ask their coach how they are performing.
Holidays
If you are going away for more than a month then you can withdraw and re enroll when you come back. In this case we do not hold your position. If you would like your place held, normal quarterly fees apply.
Junior Squad
Days: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
Time: 3.45 – 4.45pm 1st May 2008 – end March 2009
* 4.45 – 5.45pm Commencing Tuesday 14th October 2008
* 5.45 – 6.45pm - end March 2009.
This group focuses on freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke with an introduction to butterfly.
We teach swimmers how to work in a training group and work on developing swimming skills and drills to head toward competitive swimming.
Typical age groups 8-11 years
Distance 800m – 1500m
Fees: click to download
Intermediate Squad
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons
Time: 3.45 – 4.45pm. 2nd May 2008 – end March 2009
*5.15 – 6.15pm Monday 13th October 2008 – End of March 2009
This group focuses on freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke, with butterfly in short efforts. In this group the focus is still very much on skill development with competition skills beginning to be taught. Swimmers in this group must join the Southside Wesley Swimming Club. We believe competitive swimming at a low level ie: club mornings, is important to the swimmers development at this stage.
Typical age groups: 9-13 years
Distance: 1400m – 2000m
Equipment: Fins on Mondays
Fees: click to download
Senior Squad
Returning to training Thursay May 1st 2008
Training Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday afternoons
Winter: 3:45pm – 5:15pm (Wesley Pool)
Summer: 5:00pm – 6:30pm (Penrhos Pool)
Wednesday morning 5:30am – 7:00am (Wesley Pool all year)
Saturday Morning 6:30am – 8:00am (Wesley Pool all year)
This group is focused on competition and training is directed at improving all competition strokes. Competition skills such as starts, turns and finishes are given more attention. Swimmers in this group must join the Southside Wesley Swimming Club and compete to their highest possible level. Swimmers are expected to compete at State Championships if they have qualifying times. Advice can be sought from the coaching staff or at swimming club mornings as to what competition is appropriate.
Attendance: Required to attend at least: 16 sessions per month Year 6 und under,
: 20 sessions per month year 7 and over.
Typical age groups: 10-14 years
Fees: click to download
Elite (Nick & Lish’s Squads)
Returning Thursday May 1st 2008
Training Sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday afternoons
Winter: 5:00pm – 7:00pm (Wesley Pool)
Summer: 5:00pm – 7:00pm (Penrhos Pool)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings 5:30am – 7:15am (Wesley Pool all year)
Saturday Morning 6:30am – 8:00am (Wesley Pool) – Club Mornings
7:00am – 9:00am (Wesley Pool) – Non Club Mornings
Swimmers should arrive 15 minutes before training for stretching.
Note: Penrhos pool entry is off Murray St Como
Main sessions you should be at are Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
This group is training with pool competition swimming our sole focus. Swimmers must be committed to attend 30 sessions per month (Year 9 and above) or 25 sessions per month (Year 8 and under). Swimmers not reaching this standard will be invited to train with the fitness group. Swimmers should be aiming for excellence in their training and being focused on improving their performance in competition. We will be striving for success – as we see it, this is getting the best possible performance out of the swimmer. Swimmers must have goals for themselves to discuss with coaches. Swimmers in this group must join the Southside Wesley Swimming Club. Swimmers are expected to compete at State Championships and National Championships if they have qualifying times.
Swimmers in year 11 and 12 should discuss their program with Nick.
Club Nationals funding. To be eligible for full national funding from the swimming club swimmers must attend at least the minimum training requirement and attend 75% of club mornings.
Strength and conditioning. A program is available through Brendan Kennedy in the Wesley Gym at $20 per month Boys year 10 and above. Girls year 9 and above. This is only by invitation from the coaches.
Equipment required: Paddles, pool bouy & fins.
Fees: click to download
The Club/Fitness Group (13 years and over only)
Returning Thursday May 1st 2008
Training sessions:
Winter times
Tuesday afternoons 5:15pm - 6:15pm (Wesley Pool)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings 7:00am – 8:00am
Summer times – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
at Penrhos 5.30 – 6.30pm
This group is working towards school competition and keeping up fitness. Swimmers in this group are still encouraged to compete at club and state level.
They must be members of the Swimming Club.
Fees: click to download
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