Squad Overview

Centenary Dolphins Swim Club provides a clear pathway from Learn to Swim through to competitive squad training. Each stage supports swimmers as they build technique, confidence, fitness, and race skills at a pace suited to their development and goals.

Foundation stage

Learn to Swim

Children build water safety, confidence, breath control, and basic swimming skills through the Rackley Learn to Swim program.

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Squad Training

Once swimmers are ready, they move into squad training. Squad training at Jindalee Pool, including sessions, training fees, assessments, and enrolment, is managed by Rackley Swimming.

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Junior Squad

Learning how to train

For whom Developing swimmers ready to move from Learn to Swim into structured squad training
Recommended attendance 2 or more sessions each week
CEDO membership Optional for training Required before entering official meets

Bronze Squad

Starting the competition pathway

For whom Swimmers generally aged 10 and over working towards Brisbane and Queensland competition
Recommended attendance 4 to 5 sessions each week
CEDO membership Highly encouraged Required before entering official meets

Silver Squad

State and national development

For whom State and national qualifiers generally aged 12 and over
Recommended attendance 5 to 6 sessions each week
CEDO membership Required

Gold Squad

High performance swimming

For whom National Age and Open swimmers generally aged 14 and over, subject to coach approval
Recommended attendance 6 to 7 sessions each week
CEDO membership Required

Adult Squad

Fitness, technique, and personal goals

For whom Adults training for fitness, Masters, triathlon, or ocean swimming
Sessions available 3 coached sessions each week
CEDO membership Optional Required before entering official meets

Holiday Clinics

For whom: Swimmers in Bronze Squad and below, including swimmers in Rackley aquatic programs.

When: Selected school holidays.

Focus: Stroke skills, race skills, dryland games, team activities, and an introduction to club swimming.

Our Development Philosophy

Progress comes from consistency, support, and enjoyment of the training process. Coaches guide each swimmer towards their own version of success.

  • Technical excellence before training volume
  • Safe and progressive dryland training
  • Education around mindset, nutrition, and recovery
  • A club culture built around inclusion, discipline, and pride