JUNIOR FITNESS SQUAD:
Our junior fitness squad swimmers need to have reached a level of competence in their technique that illustrates proficiency in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Their swim fitness is such that they can swim at least 1km. They should ideally have already have reached squad level at another swim school and be at least 10 years old.
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 to swim up to 3 times
per week with workout distance being between 1-1.5km. 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.
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.
INTERMEDIATE FITNESS SQUAD:
Our Intermediate fitness squad swimmers are 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 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. ORCAS:
Our Orca squad rise early for a 6-7am session and consist
of keen 13-17 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 2-2.4 km, focussing predominately on freestyle with
the inclusion of other strokes. The swimmers develop
a great camaraderie and attend their sessions regularly.
This is an adult fitness group for novice swimmers or
those just returning to swimming. It is shorter session
than our full masters squad and freestyle is the predominate
stroke with occasional breaststroke and back stroke.
There is not a “learn to swim” squad although
some basic stroke instruction is provided and swimming
drills are incorporated into the program. The squad normally
covers up to 2km in distance each session.
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.
Buddy swimming – ideal for friends or spouses
of ‘card
carrying’ members, we offer a reduced rate of $80 per quarter,
for uncoached swimming on Friday evenings between 5-9pm (winter) and 6-9pm (summer),
Saturday
and/or Sunday mornings (7-9am). Entry to the Navy pool at these times is on the
basis you are over 18 and swim with a ‘buddy’ who is already
a Devonport Swim Club Member and has been issued a Navy security pass.
Please remember that uncoached times are for Masters (ie.,
Members with a Navy-issue photographic id card) and there must be at least two
club members
in the pool at any time.
Junior members can swim in uncoached times only if accompanied by a Master who
has a suitable first aid qualification –
to email us for more information.
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