All of our coaches support the club’s mission to develop the potential of each swimmer, regardless of age or ability.
Garry Cole
Head Coach
BRONZE ACSTA
Jenny Whelan
Squad Coach
BRONZE ACSTA
Paula O’Neill
Squad Coach
BRONZE ACSTA
Jordan Strini
Assistant Coach
Squad levels
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
This is our entry level squad. Swimmers entering this squad will:
- be able to swim 25m freestyle and 25m backstroke
- have some knowledge of breaststroke & butterfly
- be willing to listen and participate within a group
- learn new skills; turns, dives and training drills.
DOLPHINS SQUAD
Swimmers entering this squad will:
- be able to swim 50m freestyle and 50m backstroke
- swim breaststroke and butterfly
- train towards 100m IM’s with turns
- work towards stronger strokes/ kicks/ turns
- use the clock, go 10 apart, simple cycles on 1 min, 1 min 30.
BRONZE SQUAD
Swimmers entering this squad will be able to:
- do 12 x 50 sets Kick IM 1:20
- do 12 x 50 sets Pull 1:05
- swim 200 IM with correct turns and technique
- Use the clock on many cycles.
SILVER SQUAD
Swimmers entering this squad will be able to:
- do 12 x 50 sets Kick 1:10
- do 12 x 50 sets Pull 0:55
- swim 200 IM under 3:20
GOLD SQUAD
Swimmers entering this squad will be able to:
- do 16 x 50 sets Kick 1:00
- do16 x 50 sets Pull 0:45
- 200 IM Under 3:00
- Be highly skilled and fully independent as a squad swimmer.
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