Swim Squads

 

JUNIOR SQUAD

This is the entry level training group for Maryborough Swimming Club. This group targets:

Swimmers in this group should attend 2-3 times a week and are expected to have their own fins kickboard goggles and swim cap.  At this level swimmers are encouraged to attend Thursday club nights. This is a free activity aimed at encouraging self improvement through comparing your own timed swims throughout the season.

INTERMEDIATE SQUAD

The next level training group is intermediate squad. Objectives for this squad are:

Equipment required for this group includes kickboard, fins, pull-buoy, goggles and cap. Please ensure that all of your child’s equipment is clearly marked with their name.

 

Swimmers in this group are looking at attend training 3-5 times a week if their goals are competitive swimming. If your child’s goals are swimming for enjoyment and social fitness then two or more sessions are recommended. As with any training program please consult with your coach about attendance.

 

All swimmers in this squad are encouraged to attend Club Nights every Thursday in summer.

 

Regional swimming competitions are promoted to squad members to attend. These are decided upon at the beginning of each season and a coach is allocated for support at these meets.

STATE TARGET GROUP

As the name suggest the focus of this new training group is gaining entry to State level swimming competitions. It is aimed at swimmers aged 10 to 12yrs old who have goals of swimming competitively. This group has greater expectation place upon them in terms of attendance, work ethic and commitment. Objectives include:

Acceptance into this squad is through consultation with Head Coach and Head Coaches decision is final. Attendance is greater through discussion with coach on an individual basis but generally 4 to 6 sessions is normal.

SOCIAL SWIMMERS

This program is designed for the older swimmer who enjoy swimming and the healthy lifestyle that swimming provides but do not want the pressure and tough training that competitive swimming requires. At Maryborough Swimming Club we promote swimming for all ages, ability level and goals. This squad has no minimum attendance requirement nor does it have any expectation on performance. This group does however have the same expectations of coaching respect and training etiquette as every other program within the club. 

 

Members of this squad are able to compete at meets if they choose to by simply changing their membership status to competitive swimmer. If you choose to remain noncompetitive then you are able to compete in club nights and club meets only. This is your choice no swimmer in this group is expected to compete, they will however be encouraged to attend club activities.

HIGH PERFORMANACE SQUAD

High performance as the name suggests is all about getting results in the competitive arena of swimming. Swimmers are in this program because they wish to compete at state level or higher. Swimmers in this program sign individual working contracts which contain information about training attendance, meet schedules, training requirements, and anything else that commits the swimmer to reaching their goals.

 

Admission into this program is by consultation with the Head Coach Adrian Williams. All swimmers have an opportunity to be in HPS if they desire but they must prove that they are willing to be a part of what HP Squad means.

 

This squad stands for commitment, perseverance, and courage. While HPS is results orientated, the overriding goals of fun, team work, and enjoyment of swimming still apply. This program is about swimmers maintaining a balanced lifestyle. School work takes a very high priority. Maintaining grades and attitude are school are just as important as the swimming.