Updated June 2022
New swimmers will be assessed as to their current swimming capabilities and put into training squads that suit those capabilities. An outline of the available squads is below. Training is provided by qualified licensed coaches through Swimming WA and who are also registered with ASCTA (Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association). All pool sessions are at the Leschenault Leisure Centre unless specified otherwise.
As we are a competitive swimming club, all new members must have a desire to compete and represent our club. The expectation is that all swimmers will attend time trials at least twice a month with the aim of progressing to local competitions as soon as they are ready.
National Development, Transition & Senior Squad
COACH: Taarna
QUALIFICATION: Advanced
The pathway available for this Squad is National Age, Senior State Championships and targeted Competition Meets. Selection onto the Region Rep Team is also an important Pathway for this Squad
Swimmers attend 5 pool training and two dry land strength and conditioning sessions per week. Swimmers are required to attend Club Race nights.
Teen Fit Squad
COACH: Kate Pfoeffer
QUALIFICATION: SAT-CS
Designed for swimmers who are 12 years and over, who wish to compete at target meets, swim for fitness or to complement other sports.
Juniors Squad
COACH: TaarnaCam, Derek Hanson and Caitlin Crispin
QUALIFICATION: Advanced/SAT-CS
Designed for swimmers who are 10 – 13 years, who have mastered the skills taught in our Juniors squad and are looking to qualify for State Championships. Swimmers are required to attend Club Race nights.
Swimmers attend 4 pool and 2 Core sessions per week.
Intermediates Squad
COACH: Taarna Cam and Mia Wagstaff
QUALIFICATION: Advanced/SAT-CS
This squad is for our junior swimmers who have mastered the skills required at the Flippers level. The pathway for this squad is targeted Competition Meets. Swimmers are required to attend Club Race nights.
Swimmers attend 2-3 pool sessions per week.
Junior Dolphins Squad
COACH: Caitlin Crispin
QUALIFICATION: SAT-CS
Priority is given to ensuring the squad are proficient in all strokes to prepare them to compete in targeted Competition Meets. Swimmers are encouraged to attend Club Race nights.
The pathway available to these swimmers is to the Junior Development Squad.
