The age performance squad is for swimmers whose focus is aimed at competing at an age state and age national level. The programs training focus is designed to develop well rounded swimmers for all events in all strokes and distances within the pool. The squad builds on and further develops the techniques taught in previous squads.

The program offers 8 swim sessions a week (4 mornings and 4 afternoons) Each swimmer is encouraged to meet regularly with the coach to discuss their individual goals and it is recommended that they train as per the guidelines below and compete at targeted meets throughout the year.

Swimmers in this squad must be SSPW members and compete at State and National Championships if qualifying times have been achieved.

 

Session Times

Summer 2026/27

This 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)

• Monday
  • 5:30am - 7:15am
  • 5:30pm - 7:15pm
• Tuesday
  • 5:30pm - 7:15pm
• Wednesday
  • 5:30am - 7:15am
• Thursday
  • 5:30pm - 7:15pm
• Friday
  • 5:30am - 7:15am
  • 5:30pm - 7:15pm
• Saturday
  • 6:30am - 8:15am

You may choose any sessions out of the above schedule but we recommend the following:

• National Championships Goals
  • 6-7 sessions per week
• State Championships Goals
  • 4-6 sessions per week
• Multi-Sport Athletes
  • 4-6 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.

• Monday
  • 5:30am - 7:15am
  • 5:15pm - 7:00pm
• Tuesday
  • 5:15pm - 7:00pm
• Wednesday
  • 5:30am - 7:15am
• Thursday
  • 5:15pm - 7:00pm
• Friday
  • 5:30am - 7:15am
  • 5:15pm - 7:00pm
• Saturday
  • 6:30am - 8:30am

You may choose any sessions out of the above schedule but we recommend the following:

• National Championships Goals
  • 6-7 sessions per week
• State Championships Goals
  • 4-6 sessions per week
• Multi-Sport Athletes
  • 4-6 sessions per week

NB. There will be no swimming on the following dates

• Friday 29th May 2026
• Saturday 30th May 2026 
• Monday 1st June 2026 (Am Session Only)

 

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	$1728	$1584
Standard Fee - 2 payments (October 12th 2026 - December 18th 2026) - 10 Weeks (January 4th 2027 - April 10th 2027) - 14 Weeks	$760 & $1064	$700 & $980

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