Once swimmers have completed Stage 8 in lessons they are eligible to join our squad program. The squads run all year round. It is a continuous group unlike the 10 week blocks in lessons. If you would like to join a squad please contact via email squads@watkinssouthsideswimming.com.au
We now also accept KidSport vouchers.
Watkins Southside Swimming
Swim Program Pathway
|
Squad |
Available sessions per week |
Recommend Attendance |
Racing |
Club Registration |
|
Junior |
2 x 45 min 1 x 1 hrs |
2 |
Dragon racing |
Encouraged to be SSPW club member |
|
Intermediate |
2-3 x 1 hour |
2-3 |
Dragon racing |
Encouraged to be SSPW club member |
|
Competition |
4 x 1 .25 hrs |
2-3 |
Dragon, Club & SWA racing |
Encouraged to be SSPW club member |
|
Junior Development |
5 x 1.5 hrs |
3-4 |
Dragon, Club & SWA racing |
Compulsory to be SSPW member |
|
Junior Transition |
6 x 1.5 hrs |
4-5 |
Club & SWA racing |
Compulsory be SSPW club member |
|
Age Performance |
8 x 1.75 hrs |
6-7 |
Club & SWA racing |
Compulsory be SSPW club member |
|
Age Development |
5 x 1.5 hrs |
3-4 |
Club & SWA racing |
Expected to be SSPW member |
|
Open Performance |
9 x 2 hrs |
As discussed with coach |
Club & SWA racing |
Compulsory be SSPW club member |
|
Strength & Speed |
4 x 45min |
2-3 |
Club & SWA racing |
Optional to be SSPW member |
Our Swimming Squads
Junior Squad
Focusing on freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, introduction to butterfly and race skills.
More →Intermediate Squad
Focusing on skill development of freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly while preparing for competition.
More →Competition Squad
Stroke development continued plus increased racing preparation
More →Junior Development Squad
Continued stroke development, increased focus on race skills, with planning towards competitive swimming
More →Junior Transition Squad
Preparing Junior athletes to achieve to the highest level.
More →Age Development Squad
A squad providing a challenging program yet relaxed environment. Swimmers competing at a School, State or National level competition.
More →Age Performance Squad
Train for competition, aim for excellence.
More →Open Performance Squad
Focused on striving for performance level of swimming.
More →Strength & Speed Squad
Come along swim fast and have fun with your friends.
More →Penrhos Squads
Swimming squad for Penrhos College students
More →Adult Swimming
Swimming squad for fitness, technique & fun
More →Health
If you are unwell, experiencing cold/flu symptoms or any other sickness, please make sure you stay home until symptoms are gone.
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. We have test sets that we will also use to determine when swimmers are ready to progress.
Holidays
If you are going away for more than a month then you can withdraw and re enrol when you come back. In this case we do not hold your position. If you would like your place held, normal quarterly fees apply.
Dates
Squads run through School Holidays with the only days missed being when the Wesley pool is closed — Christmas, New Years, Boxing Day, Australia Day and Good Friday.
Fees
Fees are usually 3 monthly (quarterly) with the exception of May and June. If you start part way through a quarter fees are pro rata. Fees can be found on each individual squad page.