Squad Pathway
Our Squad program aims to transition swimmers from casual swimmers to competitive swimmers.
Junior Squads
Bronze Squad
Introductory squad, main focus is on learning turns and basic squad training structure.
Silver Squad
Increased training distance, strong focus on skills, turns and training structure.
Gold Squad
Further increased training distance, high focus on skills, turns and training endurance. This squad aims to improve swimmers level of fitness in preparation for Development Squads.
Development Squads
Langman Squad
The beginning of our Development Program. This squad begins the transition from the learning of squad skills, to developing these through to more specific training techniques for each stroke.
Bastian Squad
For swimmers who have reached a good standard and are ready to take the next step in their training to prepare them for competition. Bastian swimmers have the choice to extend themselves by registering with the Norwood Swim Club for competitive swimming.
Senior Squads
Cowdrey Squad
Our first actively competitive squad. Swimmers are to regularly compete in internal and external competitions. All Cowdrey Squad swimmers must be registered Norwood Swimming Club members.
Hill Squad
It is an expectation for all Hill Squad swimmers to actively compete and to aspire to national age level. We view participation in swimming club activities as an integral part of training as a Hill Squad swimmer.
Performance Fitness Squad
For swimmers who have come out of elite programs and aim to keep their fitness levels up.
National Age Squad
For swimmers aspiring to compete in National Age Championships.
National Open Squad
For swimmers who aspire to compete at National Open Championships.
