This is the first of our squad levels at the Monbulk Aquatic Club. Squads range from White all the way through to the senior level State Squads. White is the transition squad between the learn-to-swim type programs of a swim school and competitive level swimming.
This squad then continues to develop the swimmers who have already learned correct and efficient freestyle and backstroke with a good understanding of breaststroke. Training sessions are programmed to maintain correct technique, develop breastroke and butterfly and increase stamina and fitness.
Although we begin to introduce competitive swimming to the kids, the emphasis is placed on having fun, socializing with a new group of friends and promoting health and fitness for kids .
There are 4 sessions available for this squad with a recommended minimum attendance of 1 and a maximum of 3.
Swimmers entering this squad have either developed all four strokes to a reasonable level in white squad or are older swimmers who have recently joined the club. Programs are technically more challenging and promote greater endurance in swimmers. Training still promotes enjoyment with an understanding of health and fitness and encourages making new friends. At this level most swimmers are aware of the competition rules and are entering the swim meets recommended by their coach and/or the team manager.
Swimmers are continuing to develop their fitness, endurance and technique; some may be aiming for State Qualifying Times.
There are 6 sessions available for this squad with a recommended minimum attendance of 3 and a maximum of 5.
Introduction to State level swimming with increased sessions, higher intensity and volume. Swimmers in this squad show potential to swim State times over 50M during the current season. With a shift in training focus to speed and endurance.
There are 7 sessions available for this squad with a recommended minimum attendance of 4 and a maximum of 5.
This squad is for swimmers who have qualified for State Championship's and are willing to commit to 6 - 7 pool sessions per week, combined with land or weight training. These squads are focused on the highest level of competition and swimmers are aiming for higher level competition.
There are 7 sessions available for this squad with a recommended minimum attendance of 5 and a maximum of 7.
This squad is for swimmers who have qualified for National Championship's or are very close to National times and are willing to commit to 7 pool sessions per week, combined with land or weight training. This squad is the highest offered ay Monbulk Aquatic Club.
There are 7 sessions available for this squad, we recommend that all sessions be attended.
Attention!
The decision for a swimmer to move up or down in squad levels is at the discretion of the coaches in consultation with the committee, letters of invitation will be given to parents for consideration with the swimmer. The swimmer will move squads as soon as practical after written acceptance of invitation.
Consideration of special circumstances in placing swimmers into various squads will be given where the committee and coaches deem this appropriate.
