Stroke and Stamina Teaching Squads

Stroke Squad (1 and 2)

The Stroke Squad contains swimmers who have met the assessment requirement for the Club. The key aim is to introduce effective technique for all strokes, and to improve the swimmer’s efficiency within the water, with a goal to progress towards the Stamina Squad. 

Upon joining the club, a swimmer may be placed into our Stroke 1 squad. Stroke 1 is a once a week a transition group, with the expectation that swimmers will gain confidence and skills after the learn to swim stage. Swimmers will then fully integrate into the Stroke 2 group when there is space (which provides 3 training sessions a week). 

Aims and Objectives for the Stroke Squad

(1)     To develop effective techniques on all strokes
(2)    To meet ASA Diving into water standards
(3)    To enjoy learning and developing swimming skills
(4)    Progress within the swimming club toward the Stamina Squad

Swim assessments for the Stroke Squad will be communicated ahead of time by our Membership Secretary. For more information, please refer to our joining information page. 

Stamina Squad

The Stamina Squad includes swimmers who are primarily developing their stamina, progressing to a level where they can swim efficiently and effectively for a long period. They show enthusiasm to develop their swimming technique and skills, with a goal to progress towards the Development Squad. 

Aims and Objectives for the Stamina Squad

(1)     To develop the stamina of swimmers
(2)     To encourage participation in club championships and galas
(3)     To develop understanding of stroke technique
(4)     Progress within the swimming club towards the Development Squad. 

Squad training times 

Stroke 1 Squad training times*

*Stroke 1 is a once a week a transition group, with the expectation that swimmers will gain confidence and skills after the learn to swim stage. Swimmers will then fully integrate into the Stroke 2 group, which includes additional training sessions. 

Stroke 2 Squad training times

Stamina Squad training times

For addresses and directions on how to reach the above training locations, please refer to our training locations page.