Junior Squad
Junior Squad represents the final stage of our Learn to Swim Programme and an opportunity to progress towards competition.
Swimmers focus on completing the fundamentals of each stroke and understanding of movement. While a core focus is stroke development our priority is developing wholistic movement and understand of how to move effectively in water.
We encourage all swimmers at this level to consider joining the MBS Swim Club where they can try club night races and test out competitive swimming.
Swimmers at this level are able to complete the following distances (with technical competency) and are introduced to some longer swimming.
- 25m Freestyle
- 25m Backstroke
- 25m Breaststroke
- Up to 25m Butterfly
Development Squad
The Development Squad is our introductory squad.
Athletes focus mainly on stroke development and introductory race skills (dives, turns and finishes) helping swimmers feel confident and capable when competing. This stage of development continues to hone stroke skills with an emphasise on building an aerobic base that enables athletes to hold good stroke over extended distance.
State Development Squad
The State Development Squad continues with race skills, energy system development and experiencing a variety of swimming events, while basic constraints-based learning activities are introduced. State Development Squad athletes are familiarised with basic training habits and fitness sets.
State Development athletes (in years 7 and above) are also able to access our Strength and Conditioning Program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (subject to discussion with coach).
State Squad
The State Squad refines competitive practices and provides a foundation for an enhanced training routine. The focus is on technical and fitness refinement, including a focus on medley training. Athletes will also begin to discuss and reflect on season objectives with their coach (eg: making their School swimming team).
State athletes (in years 7 and above) are also able to access our Strength and Conditioning Program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (subject to discussion with coach).
National Squad
Access to National Squad is at the Head Coaches discretion.
Athletes at this level are focused on Swimming Australia National Events.
An application and / or appointment will be required – contact the Head Coach here.
