Swim squad

Mini squad

The first squad level within the MQU Squad Program, swimmers will begin to develop racing skills, including starts, turns and finishes. Swimmers in this level can swim a continuous 100m of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, and 50m of butterfly.

45 minutes – 2 sessions per week.

Emerging squad

The second squad level within the MQU Squad Program, swimmers will continue to refine technique and skills across all four strokes and learn to maintain fitness over increased distances. Swimmers will complete a minimum of 2.5km each training session.

1 hour – 3 sessions per week.

Teen Transition squad

Teen Transition is a part of our recreational stream. Swimmers in this squad will combine fitness and skills throughout this 60-minute training session and should be able to complete 100m of continuous freestyle and backstroke and 50m of breaststroke and butterfly. Targeted at swimmers who enjoy swimming, but do not wish to compete.

45 minutes – 1 session per week.

Teen squad

Teen squad is a part of our recreational stream, and a progression from the Teen Transition squad. Swimmers seek to improve fitness to compliment other sporting endeavours, without the requirements of competitive swimming. Teen squad members have the option of joining the Macquarie University Swimming Club.

1 hour 15 minutes – up to 4 sessions per week.

Novice squad

The first competitive squad level within the MQU Squad Program. Swimmers will have an increased focus on competition. Novice squad members are required to join the Macquarie University Swimming Club and are actively working towards NSW Metropolitan and NSW State Age qualification.

1 hour 15 minutes – 4 sessions per week.

Intermediate squad

The second competitive squad level within the MQU Squad Program. Members of this squad are required to join the Macquarie University Swimming Club. Swimmers will begin to specialise in their preferred stroke/events and are actively working towards qualification at both NSW Senior State Age & National Age competitions.

1 hour 30 minutes – 5+ sessions per week.

Advanced squad

The third competitive squad level within the MQU Squad Program. Members of this squad have chosen swimming as a competitive sport and are actively working towards qualification at NSW State Open & Australian Age/Open qualification. Swimmers are also striving for selection onto Swimming NSW Pathways squads.

2 hours – 6+ sessions per week.

Swim Fit squad

Swim Fit is a group environment suitable for competent swimmers who can perform at least 50m of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke non-stop. These coached sessions in the 50m pool aim to help you:

• extend your strength and endurance
• advance your technique in all four strokes
• build confidence in a mixture of drills
• achieve 2km in an hour.

Swimmers may use this program to focus on technique and fitness. Swimmers may then be interested in joining the Masters squad.

1 hour – up to 3 sessions per week.

Masters squad

Swimmers in this squad are training for Masters competitions, ocean swims, and triathlons. Swimmers should be able to complete at least 200m of continuous freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke and 100m butterfly. Swimmers complete 3.5 – 5.0 km in this 90-minute training session.

1 hour 30 minutes – up to 3 sessions per week.