Once all the basic skills of swimming have been learnt, swimmers progress into our Sealions and Seals squads.
Our Head Coach Charles is supported by several volunteer helpers, the majority of whom are parents of club swimmers or older swimmers. In addition to working poolside during training sessions, coaches also support swimmers at competitions.
As of April 2024, helpers are: Dan, Mark, Matt & Sarah.
To progress from Sealions, swimmers are expected to:
Reinforce all of Aquabears skills, technique and practices as well as:
Total training time
3 hours water time
All swimmers should warm up for 10 minutes before each session, and stretch for 10 minutes after each session.
Your aim should be to do as many sessions as you can.
Equipment required:
Total training time
4 hours 15 minutes water time.
All swimmers should warm up for 10 minutes before each session, and stretch for 10 minutes after each session.
Your aim should be to do as many sessions as you can.
Equipment required:
To progress from Seals, swimmers are expected to:
Reinforce all of Stage 2 skills, technique and practices as well as:
To progress from Otters, swimmers are expected to:
Reinforce all of Seals skills, technique and practices as well as:
Total training time
6 hours 15 minutes water time.
All swimmers should warm up for 10 minutes before each session, and stretch for 10 minutes after each session.
Your aim should be to use all these hours.
Equipment required: