Squad Swimming | Flinders Aquatic Academy

Squad

Our squads cater for all swimmers, whether they be interested in fun and fitness or a goal of one day representing Australia. We have a strong emphasis on technique, that will allow all swimmers to develop a skill that will carry them through to adulthood, being able to enjoy everything that water based activities have to offer.

There is no set minimum number of weekly sessions required. Instead, we recommend a specific range tailored to each swimmer's level. This range is designed to help swimmers maintain their skills and fitness alongside their squadmates, while also building confidence and improving overall fitness levels. Squads can continue year round with our holiday program ensuring continuity throughout the year.

Those who enjoy competing are encouraged to come along to our fortnightly race nights, which run during term 1 and 4 and open to all Flinders Aquatic swimmers above the level of Dory Gold. Swimmers may also choose to join our swimming team Flinders Phoenix, which competes a various local and regional competitions throughout the year, with some athletes reaching the level of state and nationals.

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Bronze Squad

Bronze squad is our introduction to squad level swimming. The focus is on all four strokes with technique being a priority. We extend on diving and introduce open turns (used in butterfly and breaststroke). Swimmers will need to demonstrate the ability to complete sessions to a set standard, maintaining good technique, in order to progress to Silver.

We encourage participation in competitions including flinders phoenix race nights, where the objective is to learn and improve while having fun.

Recommended: 2-4 sessions per week

Silver Squad

Silver squad continues to develop and extend on the four swimming strokes, as well as refine integral skills such as dives, streamlines and turns. There is a heavy focus on technique, and we introduce fitness as a key objective. Swimmers will also learn to read and understand pace clocks. Sessions must be completed to a set standard maintaining good technique, in order to progress to Gold.

Participation in competitions is highly recommended including flinders phoenix race nights, where the objective is to learn and improve while having fun.

Recommend: 3-5 sessions per week

Gold Squad

Gold squad has a stronger focus on race specific training including speed and threshold fitness. Technique development and improvement remains a priority and swimmers are expected to have mastered the basics of all strokes and skills. Swimmers will also learn to read and understand sessions in written format. Sessions must be completed to a set standard maintaining good technique, in order to progress to dolphins.

Participation in competitions is highly recommended including flinders phoenix race nights, where the objective is to learn and improve while having fun.

Recommend: 4-7 sessions per week

Dolphins Squad

Dolphin squad is our high-performance squad where participation in competitions, including flinders phoenix race nights, are expected. Swimmers should be targeting qualification for state and national level. Focus is on improving and refining all areas of swimming including technique, skills, speed, endurance, and threshold fitness. While the objective is to set and reach goals, inching toward the elite level, fun and enjoyment remain a priority.

Recommend: 5-8 sessions per week