FUN, FITNESS AND FUTURE CHAMPIONS
Squads at 5 Star Swim Schools cater for swimmers who want to achieve in the pool, surf fo for general fitness, our philsophy is to teach great technique, combined with speed and endurance.
MINI SQUAD
This is our first level for squad swimmers. Stroke timing, tumbleturns and attention to style and technique are given top priority to enable swimmers to carry good technique throughout their swimming careers. As a minimum requirement swimmers must be able to swim freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke corectly.
2 Sessions per week recommended. Swim fins required.
JUNIOR SQUAD
Incorporating all strokes with particular attention to stroke technique, starts and turns. Endurance swimming is introduced through repetitive sets. The minimum requirement for the squad is the ability to swim all strokes correctly.
2 - 3 Sessions per week recommended. Swim fins required.
INTERMEDIATE SQUADS
Swimmers are promoted to intermediate squad as their skills and stamina improves. The focus of this squad is increasing speed and endurance through efficient technique.
3 Sessions per week recommended. Swim fins required.
SENIOR SQUADS
Work at a faster pace with emphasis on strength, style and speed. This squad is suitable for teenage swimmers who wish to improve fitness and endurance in a quality, goal oriented program.
3+ Sessions per week recommended. Swim fins and pull buoy required.
JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SQUADS
Swimmers in these squads are at or striving toward representative level. Technique is continually drilled in all sessions along with all aspects of competitive swimming. Emphasis on individual goals with coaching in the finer technical aspects.
Minimum 4 squads per week depending on age.
Swimmers will need their own swim fins, pull buoys and paddles.