Conditions around squad Cancellation / Holds
Squad Member Cancellations, If you decide to stop squad training and/or move to another program please complete this form 7 days in advance of your next debit. Please ensure you communicate with your coach so they understand your reasons and can help address any concerns. Alternatively, If you’re taking a holiday or planned break you can place your account on hold for breaks of longer than 2 weeks. Click here for a hold request.
At Rackley Swimming / Centenary Dolphins Swim Club, we offer a progressive squad structure that allows swimmers to develop at their own pace and in line with their personal motivation for the sport. Squad training is a great way to make friends, while also greatly benefiting those participating in school swimming meets. It has a great benefit across multiple sports due to the low impact on the body and thus a great sport to use in the development of Aerobic Capacity.
WE OFFER AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EACH SWIMMER CAN EXPRESS THEIR MOTIVATION FOR SWIMMING!
If a swimmer simply wants to swim to keep fit and enjoy the squad atmosphere, we can offer that through our Junior Squad and Fitness Squad. The Fitness Squad is open to swimmers aged 16yrs up to Adults competing at masters and open water/triathlon competitions. There are no attendance requirements for these squads.
If a swimmer is motivated to become a State Qualifier or National Finalist, we offer opportunities for these athletes through our Bronze, Silver and Gold Squads. These squads do have minimum attendance requirements.
Below is a brief description of each squad. All squads run year round and swimmers must be a registered member of Clayfield Swimming to compete in the squad program.
Junior Squad
The Junior Squad builds upon the fundamental swimming skills and developing your child’s ability to learn how to train and develop a love for the sport through having fun. The primary focus is on learning competitive stroke and race techniques, with an emphasis on stroke technique, teamwork, basic training etiquette and discipline.
Recommended to attend at least 2 sessions a week.
Junior Competition Squad
The Junior Competition Squad is aimed at young swimmers wanting to join the Centenary Dolphins Swim Club and regularly compete in inter club and Brisbane Swimming competitions.
Recommended to attend at least 3 sessions per week.
Bronze Squad
The Bronze Squad is designed for swimmers competing at a Brisbane and State Level. The Bronze Squad is the entry group into our competitive-focused squads for swimmers aged 10 and over.
Recommended to attend at least 4-5 sessions a week.
Silver Squad
The Silver Squad is for State and National qualifiers 12 years and over. Squad sessions maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, racing skills and dry land sessions. It aims to continue developing swimmers’ conditioning for competition and create training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success.
Recommended to attend at least 5-6 sessions a week.
Gold Squad
Silver Squad is for State and National qualifiers 12 years and over. Squad sessions maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, racing skills and dry land sessions. It aims to continue developing swimmers’ conditioning for competition and create training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success.
Recommended to attend at least 5-6 sessions a week.
Fitness Squad
The Fitness Squad welcomes swimmers of all levels and abilities from ages 16 and up. Fitness squad swimmers may be training for Masters, Ocean Swims, Triathlons or just want to increase their general fitness. These sessions help swimmers improve their swimming performance and technique to achieve any goal.
