Squads
  

 
The basic criteria for each squad are outlined below;
Superfish
 Specifically designed for young swimmers making the transition from swimming lessons. Swimmers attend one 45-minute session per week at the indoor heated pool at Strathcona.
Junior Development
Attend on average 1 training session at the start of the season, building to 3-4 sessions per week. Criteria: Commitment to training for required number of sessions and attendance at nominated swim meets.
State Development
Attend on average 2 training sessions at the start of the season, building to 4-5 sessions per week. Criteria: Commitment to training for required number of sessions (extra distance compared with Junior Development) and attendance at nominated swim meets.
State
 Attend on average 2 training sessions at the start of the season, building to 5 sessions per week. Criteria: State qualifying times or training commitment that meets these times.
National
 Attend on average 4 training sessions at the start of the season, building to 7-8 sessions per week. Criteria: State finalist or medallist, or training commitment that meets these times.
  Swimmers progress into the next squad when they achieve these goals. Before moving a swimmer to the next squad the coaches will also take into account the swimmer's ambitions, performance at training and potential. Age is not a primary criteria for squads.
   
Squad Equipment List
 
Recommended equipment for swimmers at each level:

Junior & State Development

Water bottle
2 x goggles
2 x bathers
Zoomers (short fins)
Wet bag

 

State

Water bottle
2 x goggles
2 x bathers
Zoomers
Wet bag
Finger paddles
Skipping rope
Pull buoy
Band
Sponge

 

National

Water bottle
2 x goggles
2 x bathers
Zoomers
Wet bag
Finger paddles
Skipping rope
Pull buoy
Band
Sponge
Snorkel
Stroke rate pacer