OUR TRAINING LEVELS
ACTIVE START
Chronological ages; Females 5 years to 8 years; Males 6 years to 9 years
Physical literacy in an aquatic environment including breath control;buoyancy;floating and gliding; kicking; arm propulsion; coordination; connection or feel for the water plus some basic water safety activities.
FUN-Damentals
Chronological ages; Females 5 years to 8 years; Males 6 years to 9 years
The fundamental movement skills are developed. During this stage activities are structured and fun. Teaching all the strokes and building technique is paramount at this level.
LEARN TO TRAIN
Chronological ages: Females 8 to 11 years; Males 9 to 12 years;
In this pre-growth spurt period, we focus on repetition of skills towards mastery in stroke mechanics plus learning and moving towards mastery of racing skills: starts; turns and finishes are done in this stage.
TRAIN TO TRAIN
Chronological ages: Female 11 to 14; Male12 to 15;
During the training to train stage, emphasis is made on aerobic conditioning combined with speed work and developing anaerobic capacity. In this period there is greater individualization of fitness and technical training as well as learning correct weight lifting techniques is introduced. The focus is still on training rather than competition.
TRAIN TO COMPETE
Chronological ages: Female 14 to 16 years; Male 15 to 18 years.
During the training to compete stage there is continued emphasis on physical conditioning with more training building the race pace work and the anaerobic system. At this stage swimmers are developing individual strengths and event selection is fostered. Training continues to develop strength, core body strength and maintain flexibility. In competition target both National Open and Age Meets to gain experience and confidence at domestic level whilst striving to gain national team representation and international experience.
COMPETE TO WIN
Sustain podium success at the international level for up to two or more Olympiads.
ACTIVE FOR LIFE
Healthy Life Long Physical Activity.