Potential Squad

The aim of Potential Squad is to introduce more advanced training techniques at the same time as maintaining focus on stroke technique and skills, with the drills learned in Development Squad progressed.  There will be more emphasis on competition and the non-pool-based skills needed to be a competitive swimmer. 

Potential squad swimmers will be aiming to final and medal at District level and qualify for National Age Group Championships. 

Criteria for entry into this squad include:

• Ability to consistently demonstrate correct basic swimming technique across all 4 strokes.
• Ability to perform multiple repetitions ranging between 50-200m depending on stroke.
• Consistently performs various swimming skills correctly, e.g. turns, streamline, underwater kicking, diving skills.
• Has regularly competed at various levels, e.g. internal club meets, FVJL, external club meets, and/or district meets.
• Has demonstrated a history of consistent training attendance levels.

The squad trains 5 times a week; once before school and 4 evening sessions.

Swimmers are recommended to attend at least 4 sessions per week.