Squad Training Programs

Squad Training Programs

The information below is our preliminary grading structure for our ‘Learn To Swim’ program. However, once a child is assessed they will be graded into a more specific group within the below group grading level. Children are all regularly reassessed throughout the term.

STINGRAYS

• Average school age is Yr 7 and above
• This is best suited for any girl or boy wanting to achieve good swimming fitness, without wanting to race or participate in Club activities on a regular basis.

Competitive Squads

Below is the squad pathway for any swimmer wishing to compete at NSW and/or Australian Swimming endorsed events. All swimmers must be current members of Tivoli Swim Club and racing regularly to be considered for an invitation into these groups.

DEVELOPMENT DOLPHINS

• Is more than fulfilling the above Dolphins criteria, plus has been attending swim meets, on a regular basis and tends to swim more than the minimum of 3 sessions per week
• Must swim a minimum of 3 sessions per week and compete in at least 2 club carnivals per term

MARLINS

• Average school age is Yr 4-6
• Must swim a minimum of 3 sessions per week and compete in at least 2 club carnivals per term
• These swimmers should be aiming to compete at Metropolitan and/or State Age Championships, in both Winter and Summer
• Has acquired official times in all strokes and can hold a minimum of 16 x 50m fs on :55

SHARKS

• Average school age is Yr 7 and above
• Is very competent in all starts, turns and finishes, plus all strokes
• Can hold a minimum of 20 x 50m fs on :50
• Must swim a minimum of 4 sessions per week and compete in at least 2 club carnivals per term
• These swimmers are aiming to achieve at a Metropolitan, State Age and/or Open and/or Australian Age Championships or at the 5/ 10km events at the State and/or Australian Open Water Championships