Swim Squads

Our swim squads are led by qualified coaches that put a focus on deeper development of technique, endurance and speed for potential competition.

Our Squad Program runs all year round and Squad membership are ongoing. Squad members are entitled to freeze their membership for a maximum of 8–weeks per calendar year and can submit a request to freeze membership at UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre via the reception in-person. You can extend your 8–week freeze by paying an additional $2.50 per week for a maximum additional 4-weeks.

Check out the different options below.

JUNIOR SQUAD (45 MINUTES SESSION)   

This level will focus on advanced stroke correction and development of training skills. 

The goal is to swim a total of 400m Freestyle, or 200 Backstroke, 200 Breaststroke and 50m Fly with good technique. Improving dives and turns is also part of the program.  

Squad size capped at 12. Double session days – 6 ppl per lane/ single session day 8 ppl – total 16 

Attendance recommendation: 2-3 session per week  

Equipment required: water bottle, snorkel, and long flippers. 

Cost $46 per fortnight (unlimited sessions) 

Silver Squad (60minutes)

This level will focus continues developing good technique with a gradual increase in distance to building up physical fitness.  

The goal is to increase the distance with good technique to 800m for Freestyle, 400m for Backstroke and Breaststroke, and 100m for Fly. Continued instruction in dives and turns is given, as well as necessary training skills for advancement.  

Swimmers are encouraged to compete in the monthly club race nights and interclub competitions.  

Squad size capped at 10. 

Attendance recommendation: 3-4 per week  

Equipment required: water bottle, snorkel, long flippers, pull buoy and ankle band. 

Cost $52 per fortnight (unlimited sessions)

Gold Squad (90 minutes)

This level is for swimmers preparing for competition, either school or club. Training is split between developing the physical aspects of the strokes and the technical. 

Swimmers are encouraged to compete in the monthly club race nights and interclub competitions.  

Squad size capped at 12. 

Attendance recommendation: 3-4 per week  

Equipment required: water bottle, snorkel, long flippers, pull buoy, ankle band, and hand paddles. 

Cost $58 per fortnight(unlimited sessions)

PLATINUM SQUAD

Platinum is for the swimmer who is looking to challenge themselves outside of school at state or national level competitions. Prospective members must be assessed by the Head Coach and agree to the requirements for this level. 

• Strength & Condition training
• A pre-session Activation program done before entering the water. 
• Attendance at swim meets as required by the Head Coach 
• A minimum of 5 sessions/week. Allowance for school/water polo sessions is entirely at the Head Coach’s discretion. 

Training and competitive programs are individually designed by the Head Coach for each member and video session are done twice per year. 

Cost $68 per fortnight (includes gym)

ADULT SQUAD

The Adult squad is conducted for 60 minutes full body workout, currently Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. . There are a range of ability levels, grouped into four separate areas with different intervals and, occasionally, different sets. The majority are participating for general fitness though many compete in ocean swimming races in the summer.  A few do Masters competitions. 

Sets are mainly done in F/S though the other strokes should not be ignored. Total distance in sessions varies, but in the hour the better swimmers should be completing 2.8-3.2k and the lowest level 1.8-2.5k. 

While equipment for this level is not mandatory the following items will help participants improve (Fins, Paddles, Snorkel)

Cost $54 per fortnight (includes three sessions) 

Have a question? Check out our FAQs or contact us.

SWIM SQUAD TIMETABLEs

Below is the timetable for all of our swim squad classes.

Bronze Squad (45 minutes):

Silver Squad (60 minutes)

Gold Squad (90 minutes)

Platinum Squad 

Adult Squad

Class Details: