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 in accordance with their current level of ability (including ability to perform basic turns), swimming experience and good technique.
Criteria:
- Demonstrating ability to compete in all four competitive strokes
- Must be able to swim 5x100 metres Individual Medley on 2.15 (with at least 5 seconds rest per swim), 5x100 metres Freestyle on 1.50 each (with at least 5 seconds rest per swim) or 2,000 metres average of 1.50 per 100 metres
Training commitment:
Swimmers are encouraged to attend 3-5 sessions per week.
Racing commitment:
Swimmers are expected to compete regularly in club nights, ACT Development Meets and other the major meets i.e. ACT Championships and ACT Relay Championships.
Training equipment:
All swimmers must have all their own fins, pull buoy, kickboard, water bottle and spare goggles.
Training times:
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Monday - Thursday (mornings): 5.30 - 7.00am
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Monday - Friday (afternoons): 5.00 - 6.30pm
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Saturday: 8:00am - 10:00am
Fees:
$135 per month inclusive of GST
10% discount for 2nd child, 20% for 3rd child, 30% for 4th and free for 5th child
*Families are also charged a membership fee of $20 (inclusive of GST) each month
