SQUAD PROGRAM
Swimmers are learning to convert fundamental swimming skills into fundamental racing skills. A division wide goal is to swim with enthusiasm and participate in the creation of a fun-filled environment that fosters a passion for the sport.
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There are 3 age groups divisions; Gold, Silver and Bronze. Each group has a different number of training sessions.
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GOLD: 6-8 x 2 hour sessions per week + 2 gym sessions
SILVER: 4-6 x 2 hour sessions per week + 1 gym session
BRONZE: 2-4 x 1.5 hour sessions per week
GOLD
The Gold group swimmers are elite age group athletes that are preparing to train at the standards necessary to help them transition successfully into the next highest division and beyond. Emphasis of this group is progressing the level of technique, endurance and racing skills for competition at the highest-level meets. Gold swimmers are required to attend at least 90% of practices weekly and commit to all qualified championship competitions.
SILVER
The Silver group swimmers are training through sets that require a higher level of difficulty and intensity while maintaining a focus on technique and skill. The ability to make technical changes within challenging sets is required. Silver level swimmers are strongly encouraged to attend at least 80% of practices weekly and commit to all qualified championship competitions.
BRONZE
The Bronze group swimmers are building aerobic endurance, learning to race and continuing to improve on the technical aspects of each stroke and its related skills like starts, turns and finishes. Bronze level swimmers are encouraged to attend at least 60% of practices weekly.
CLUB NIGHT
Club night allows swimmers to participate in a competitive, yet friendly environment, and provides an opportunity to practice their skills under race conditions.
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Swimmers are organised into races based on their ability. Points are awarded for swimming and improvement of their own personal best times (PB’s). Before progressing to longer distances, swimmers must be able to swim their current distance under a specific time.
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On club night assistance is needed with timekeeping and other official duties. All help is greatly appreciated and it allows you, as parents, to become involved in your child’s sport.
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
All swimmers who take part in club championship events, will earn points towards a trophy at the end of the season.
Swimmers compete in their age groups based on their age on the day.
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Championships are swum in all four strokes (Butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle)
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Age groups start at 8 & under and go through to 17/18 years.
HOW TO JOIN
Simply go to www.qld.swimming.org.au and click on the “JOIN NOW” button at the bottom of the page. You can join on-line provided you are a new member who has not yet been registered with any other club.
Simply choose the Wide Bay region from the drop-down menu followed by Pelican Waters Swimming Club Caloundra and follow the prompts.
If you have previously been part of another club, simply contact the Club Registrar with your swimming membership number.
If you have any questions about how to join, please call 07 5437 2817 or email