Tuggeranong Valley Swim Club aims to assist all swimmers to be the best swimmers they can be. Our squad program is predominantly catered for competitive swimmers and their families.
Squad level for swimmers are determined by our Head Coach. Swimmers are selected based on their ability, technique and swimming experience.
Young swimmers are socialised into the squad program through our Junior squad. The aim of this squad is to further the technical ability and training capacity of young swimmers, introducing them to competition swimming.
Swimmers who achieve ACT, Country and State qualifying times may move through to the Intermediate squad. Swimmers performing at State Championships and achieving National qualifying times are eligible for consideration to our Senior squad.
Junior and Development Squad
The Junior Squad is our entry level squad where the focus is on technique. Swimmers in Junior Squad will start developing skills and abilities in all four competitive strokes and be introduced to competitive swimming. For swimmers aged 9+, skills will be further developed and they will be prepared to competed in all strokes up to ACT Championships.
How do I know if my child is ready?
Generally they are in the top levels of learn to swim. There aren’t rules, but good guidleines are:
- can swim 300m
- really proficient in 1 strolke (usually freestyle), fairly proficient in 2 more strokes (usually backstroke and breaststroke), with some idea of the fourth stroke!
Do I need to buy equipment?
Yes you do. But wait until have a trial, decide if it’s right for your child, and then find out which equipment is needed for the squad your child will go into. There are discounts on some sites for squad members.
How many times a week to they train?
Squads run 6 days per week per the timetable below. A rough guide for Junior Squas is 2 to 3 sessions per week (and 4 to 5 per week for Intermeidate, 6+ for Senior). These also aren’t ruls, but guidance. And often children swim many more sessions in the school holidays!
Intermediate Squad
The Intermediate Squad is generally for swimmers aged 9 to 12 years who want to further develop their skills and abilities in all four competitive strokes.
Swimmers are selected to train in this squad at the had coach’s discretion based on:
- current level of ability
- swimming experience
- good technique
- attendance
- behaviour
Senior Squad
The Senior Squad is generally for swimmers aged 13+ years who wants to further develop their fitness, skills and abilities. Swimmers training in Senior Squad are competing at or striving to be competitive at an ACT, Country, State and National level.
Swimmers are selected to train in this squad at the had coach’s discretion based on:
- current level of ability
- swimming experience
- good technique
- attendance
- behaviour
What does it cost?
Junior and Development: $XX per month (including GST)
Intermediate: $XX per month (including GST)
Senior: $XX per month (including GST)
Families are also charged an annual membership fee of $XX (including GST)
