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Our Competitive squads have a strong history of developing swimmers to become some of the country’s leading surf and pool athletes competing successfully in Australia and abroad.
This is the entry level into our squad program. Graduation from Blue Fit swimming Crocs level is required for entry into Mini Squad or assessment by our coaching team of equivalent skill level. Focus is on stroke technique over all 4 strokes, dives, turns and squad etiquette. Each member of Mini Squad is encouraged to be a registered member of the Cotton Tree Swim Club and participate in local swimming club events.
1 hour session – 2 sessions per week
Equipment requirements – Fins, Kickboard, and labelled water bottle
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Monday | 3:45pm – 4:45pm |
| Tuesday | 6:00am – 7:00am 3:45pm – 4:45pm |
| Wednesday | 3:45pm – 4:45pm |
| Thursday | 6:00am – 7:00am 3:45pm – 4:45pm |
In this squad swimmers focus on the development of race technique and skills, with an introduction to conditioning and building endurance. Each member of Bronze Squad is encouraged to join and compete in a local surf or swim club. Bronze Squad focuses on surf, pool, and open water events. The Bronze squad combines pool and dryland sessions.
Swim Standard: Swimmers in this level can swim 10 x 100 Freestyle on a 1.40 cycle
1.5 hour – recommended 3+ sessions per week
Equipment Requirements – Fins, Kickboard, pool buoy and water bottle
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Monday | 3:45pm – 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 5:15am – 7:00am 3:45pm – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 5:15am – 7:00am 3:45pm – 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 5:15am – 7:00am 3:45pm – 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 6:00am – 7:15am |
This is for our competitive pool and open water swimmers. The commitment in this level is that swimmers join Cotton Tree Swim Club and be available for Wide Bay Qld and National meets as requested by the Coach. The Silver Talent squad combines pool and dryland sessions. Session requirements are decided by the Coach. Surf swimmers are also welcome to these sessions if part of the Cotton Tree Swim Club.
Swim Standard: Swimmers in this level can swim 10 x 100 Freestyle on a 1.35 cycle or 95% state qualifying time for 100m freestyle and other events.
1.5 +hour sessions – recommended 6 sessions per week or at coaches discretion
Equipment requirements – Fins, Kickboard, pool buoy and labeled water bottle
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00am – 7:00am 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 5:00am – 7:00am 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00am – 7:00am |
| Thursday | 4:00pm – 4:45pm (DL) 4:45pm – 6:15pm (swim) |
| Friday | 5:00am – 7:00am |
| Saturday | 5:00am – 6:00am (DL) 6:00am – 7:15am (swim) |
This is for pool and surf swimmers who are striving to compete at a national level. Each member of Silver Squad must be a registered member of a local Surf Club or the Cotton Tree Swim Club. The Silver squad combines pool and dryland sessions.
Swim Standard: Swimmers in this level can swim 10 x 100 on 1.20 (females). 4 x 100 on 1.15 and 6 x 100 on 1.20 (males).
1.5+ hour sessions recommend 4+ sessions per week
Equipment Requirements – Fins, Kickboard, pool buoy and labeled water bottle
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00am – 7:00am 4:30pm – 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30pm – 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00am – 7:00am |
| Thursday | 5:00am – 7:00am 4:00am – 4:45am (DL) 4:45pm – 6:15pm (swim) |
| Friday | 5:00am – 7:00am |
| Saturday | 5:00am – 6:00am (DL) 6:00am – 7:15am (swim) |
This is for our highest achieving surf and pool athletes by invitation only.
Swim Standard: Swimmers in this level can swim 10×100 on 1.15 (females). 4 x 100 on 1.10 and 6 x 100 on 1.15 (males). There is also the option of a time standard for events 200 and down and form strokes swimmers
2 hour sessions – recommended 8 sessions per week
Equipment requirements – Fins, Kickboard, pool buoy and labeled water bottle
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00am – 7:00am 4:00pm – 5:45pm |
| Tuesday | 5:00am – 7:00am 4:00pm – 5:45pm |
| Wednesday | 5:00am – 7:00am |
| Thursday | 5:00am – 7:00am 4:00pm – 4:45pm (DL) 4:45pm – 6:15pm (swim) |
| Friday | 5:00am – 7:00am |
| Saturday | 5:00am – 5:30am (DL) 5:30am – 7:00am (swim) |
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