Squad programs

Senior squad

Levels and coaches

We have Bronze accredited coaches that will coach interested swimmers in Advanced and Pre-Advanced squads.

Training

Many of the swimmers in these sessions have competed at state level. There are many opportunities for interested swimmers to compete in swim meets including the popular encouragement meets for those who are new to the competitive side of swimming.

Sessions

Training times depend on the swimmer's ability. Entry to the squad team is by assessment with the coordinator.

Squad training is scheduled as below;

• Advanced Squad runs Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 5am to 6.45am
• Development Squad runs Tuesday and Thursday - 6pm to 7pm & Friday - 5pm to 6pm
• Pre Advanced runs Wednesday and Friday - 5.45am to 6.45am
• Advanced/Pre Advanced runs Saturday - 6am to 7.30am
• Development Squad runs Saturday - 7.30am to 8.30am

• Adult Squad runs Wednesday - 5am to 6am

Pre squad

Training

Pre squad is not just about swimming laps. It's about a complete training program to help develop strong and capable swimmers. This program is designed to enhance stamina and endurance in the water, to continue the development of stroke efficiency and to expand on existing swimming skills. Our squad program will provide an introduction to competitive swimming by challenging students with time trials and encouraging personal best times. Pre-squad starts at Level 09 & students will need to have progressed through Level 08 before transitioning to Pre-Squad. 

Sessions

These sessions are one hour and run:

• Monday
• Wednesday
• Friday
• Saturday

Cost

The cost of the Pre squad and Junior squad training program is the same as normal Learn To Swim lessons.

Bookings

New students are welcome to join and are encouraged to book in for their free swim assessment to determine their competency for these sessions.

For further information or bookings, call (03) 5421 1452 or email gispoolcman@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Gisborne Thunder Swim Club

Most swimmers in these squad sessions are also members of Gisborne’s local swimming club, 'Gisborne Thunder'.

For further information and contact details visit Gisborne Thunder.

Coached squad

This is a fitness squad session with a social atmosphere, for any age or ability. There are lanes allocated according to speed and efficiency.

Teenagers come up from our Learn To Swim program and swim at these times with further stroke development and competitive techniques reinforced. Endurance and fitness is the goal, with all strokes swum and fine tuned. 

Swimmers follow a set lesson plan with drills, time trials and endurance swim challenges set.

All swimmers have the option to join the teens in their individual races and relays at the end of each session. 

Also brushing up on survival swimming and rescues that swimmers practice in preparation for their Bronze medallion and lifeguard training.

Sessions

• Monday, 6pm–7.30pm
• Wednesday, 6pm–7.30pm
• Friday, 6pm–7.30pm

Cost

• Program fees: $14 per session payed fortnightly via Direct Debit. 

Come in for a free trial and assessment.

Junior squad

Level 9 Life Saving Victoria Junior Swim and Survive

This hour session involves competitive stroke development, endurance, preparation for school swimming sports, and includes further rescue and survival swimming techniques. Participants need to have completed Level 8 and have a trial assessment.

Sessions

• Monday, 5pm–6pm
• Wednesday, 5pm–6pm
• Friday, 5pm–6pm

Pre squad

Level 8 Life Saving Victoria Swim and Survive

Students participating in Pre squad need to have completed Level 7 Swim and Survive. A trial assessment is encouraged to determine if student is ready for the hour session of stroke development, water safety and survival techniques. Introduction to competitive techniques for all strokes and diving is included.

Sessions

• Monday, 4pm–5pm
• Wednesday, 4pm–5pm
• Friday, 4pm–5pm 

Cost

The cost of the Pre squad and Junior squad training program is the same as normal Learn To Swim lessons.

New students are welcome to join and are encouraged to book in for their free swim assessment to determine their competency for these sessions.

For further information and bookings, call (03) 5421 1477 or email ksacreception@mrsc.vic.gov.au