Age Development Squad

A squad providing a challenging program yet relaxed environment. Swimmers competing at a School, State or National level of competition.

This squad provides a challenging program yet relaxed environment. Swimmers should have goals of competing at a school and/or state level of competition. All strokes are continually developed and built on and athletes are prepared to swim at their highest possible level.

There are 5 Swimming sessions on offer per week and it is recommended that swimmers attend 2-4 sessions per week.

Swimmers are encouraged to be SSPW club members and to compete throughout the year.

Times

SUMMER 2026/2027 - Penrhos College

Age Development Squad will be running out of the Penrhos College Pool over the following dates and timetable.

Monday 12th October 2026 - Friday 18th December 2026 


We will then break for Xmas and New Year Period


Monday 4th January 2027 - Saturday 10th April 2027 

 

NB There will be no swimming due to closure of the College on the following dates:
Tuesday 26th January 2027 (Australia Day)
Friday 26th March 2027 (Good Friday)
Saturday 27th March 2027 (Easter Saturday)
Monday 29th March 2027 (Easter Monday)

 

  • Tuesday
    • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Wednesday
    • 5:45pm - 7:00pm 
  • Thursday
    • 6:00pm - 7:15pm
  • Friday
    • 5:45pm - 7:00pm

You may choose any sessions out of the above schedule. We recommend 2-4 sessions per week.

 

WINTER 2026

For the period of 4th May 2026 - 9th October 2026 the below schedule will be held at the Penrhos College Pool.

  • Tuesday
    • 5:15pm - 6:45pm
  • Wednesday
    • 5:15pm - 6:45pm 
  • Thursday
    • 5:15pm - 6:45pm
  • Friday
    • 5:15pm - 6:45pm

You may choose any sessions out of the above schedule. We recommend 2-4 sessions per week.

NB. There will be no swimming on the following dates

  • Friday 29th May 2026
  • Saturday 30th May 2026 (also Dragon Racing)

 

Fee Table 2026/27

Summer 2026/27

DETAIL NON-wesley/PENRHOS STUDENTS PENRHOS/wesley STUDENTS

Early Bird Rate - 24 weeks

(October 12th 2026 - April 10th 2027)

Payments made prior to 31st October 2026

$1344 $1176

Standard Fee - 2 payments

(October 12th 2026 - December 18th 2026) -

10 Weeks

(January 4th 2027 - April 10th 2027) -

14 Weeks

$600

&

$840

$530

&

$742

Early Bird Rate is for payments made by 31st October 2026 for their relevant period.

There is a $60 sibling discount for the 2nd full fee paying squad swimmer onwards on Early Bird 24 week payments only.

 

Bank Transfer

This is our preferred method of payment.

Transfer directly from your bank to ours with our BSB and Account details.

Account Name: Watkins Southside Swimming
Bank: National Australia Bank
BSB: 086 006
Account Number: 79 340 4020
Description: Please write child’s name and swimming course/squad

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

DMC Fins, Snorkel, Paddles, Pull Buoy