The Devonport Swim Club is Back!
Coached swimming on the peninsula
The club is now up and running again, based out of the newly refurbished Takapuna Grammar School pool.Devonport Swim Club was established in 1995 and up until 2021 operated out of the Devonport Navy Base pool.After a few years with only the sea to swim in, we are grateful to have this new pool at TGS to again run morning and evening swim sessions for children and adults, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.The club doesn't teach people to swim, but it does train them to become better swimmers.At relaunch, there have been more expressions of interest than we have squad places (particularly for Adult squads) so squad place allocation will go to those that register and pay for membership first. You will have the opportunity to join a waitlist if your preferred squad is full.
The pool is looking amazing now!
SWIM SQUADS
Youth Squads
Our youth fitness squad swimmers need to have reached a level of competence in their technique that illustrates proficiency in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.Sessions are geared towards developing the ability to participate in our club events (pool based or open water) held throughout the year. The yearly training plan will focus on these events.
Junior Squad
For 10-year-olds up with a reasonable fitness level.The squad will concentrate on fitness with technique drills to ensure they develop and maintain a strong capable swim stroke. This squad will also learn to dive, tumble-turn and use the swim pace clock during workouts.We offer the opportunity for juniors to swim twice a week Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Workout distance will typically be between 1.2k – 2km. When the swimmer technique and fitness have reached a suitable level they are then moved through to our Intermediate Squad to ensure progress is maintained.
Intermediate Squad
Generally 12-15yrs old and have reached a level of competence in their technique and fitness that enables them to swim at least 1.5-2km.Ideally they have learnt to dive, tumble-turn and use the swim pace clock during workouts’ so we can challenge them to improve fitness with increased volume and intensity in their sessions.Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays in term-time, 5.30pm - 6.30pm.When the swimmer’s technique and fitness have reached a suitable level they can move to our Teenage Squad to ensure progress is maintained.
Advanced Squad
Our advanced youth squad rise early for a 7-8 am session on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (term-time) and include keen 14-17 year-old swimmers.They are expected to take training more seriously and apply themselves accordingly, demonstrating their best whether it be technique, drills or challenging swim sets.The hour sessions cover a minimum of 2.5 – 3km, focusing predominately on freestyle with the inclusion of other strokes. The swimmers develop a great camaraderie, excellent fitness and attend their sessions regularly.The current cost for youth swimmers is $200 per term (4 terms a year).
SWIM SQUADS
Adult Squads
Adult squad swimmers will already be proficient in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. They don’t need to be super-fit, indeed many new members are returning to swimming after a long absence. Our sessions are all coached.Sessions will be geared towards developing the ability to participate in our club events (pool based or open water) held throughout the year. The yearly training plan will focus on these events.
Masters Squads
Includes Morning Masters and Evening Masters. Typical workouts are 2.5-3 km, mainly freestyle, although other strokes included at most sessions. A reasonable standard of technique is required to join this group.It is a fitness squad and swimming drills are incorporated into the program. The emphasis of this group is to build and maintain a strong fitness level and regular attendance is encouraged.Morning Masters swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays year-round from 6am - 7am, and may be asked to help remove the covers at 5.30am.Evening Masters swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays year-round from 6.30pm - 7.30pm, and may be asked to help replace the covers at the end of the session.The current cost for adult swimmers is $250 per quarter.
Open Water Events
Round North Head
This iconic swim has become a regular fixture for many Auckland swimmers and regulars on the open water circuit. The last event was held on Saturday April 12th - we were very lucky to have perfect conditions and a full contingent of swimmers.The 2.7km swim sets off from Windsor Reserve beach, running with the tide around North Head, finishing in front of Bath Street Reserve on Cheltenham Beach. The event is open to the public, but all entrants should be competent swimmers.The question is: Are you game to enter the Freedom Swimmers category?Prizes to the fastest swimmers in each category, plus spot prizes at the end.We will update you when a date is set for our 2026 Round North Head Classic.
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