Squad Program
Swimming has long been acknowledged as one of the best forms of exercise. If we want our children to grow into fit and healthy adults, sport should be a regular part of their life. However, for exercise to become a lifelong habit we need to encourage it from an early age.
Our tiered squad program provides that opportunity for a continuum, and should our students decide to continue in the sport as an adult, we also provide a program of adult fitness squads. Possibly the greatest benefits of participating in an organised swimming program are the lifelong skills your child will develop and carry into adulthood. These skills include time management, self-discipline, sportsmanship, goal setting and a good work ethic. Your child will reap the benefits of swimming long after his/her participation ends.
At H2O, we recognise that to be successful does not always mean winning. You can win a race, but still make many mistakes or have a poor performance. Similarly, you can swim brilliantly but still not win. We believe that while not everyone can be a winner in the sporting arena, by adopting a winning attitude, the athlete will be a winner in life. Winning, therefore, is not our ultimate goal, but giving our best is.
Developing a squad of elite swimmers is also conditional on having a logical progressive squad system in place. To enable swimmers to filter through to the top, a broad base of swimmers must be developed. The broader the base, the greater the number of swimmers who can potentially make it through the system.
To keep swimmers motivated, we have designed a number of resources and incentives that are unique to our program. Click here to view our H²O Club Colours (PDF document; recommend right-click and "save as" to desktop) . Click here to view our Club's Awards and Trophies given at the end of each swimming season.
All swimmers in any level of our squad program (with the exception of Teen Fit) must be registered members of the MH2O Swimming Club.
If you are interested in any of our Squad Programs, please phone 9572 3005 or contact us using our web enquiry form (available via the "Contact Us" link on the left).
Pre - Squad
As the entry point into the H2O Squad program, we emphasise fine tuning strokes while learning training techniques, the rules of competing and specific race skills such as racing dives and turns. Swimmers train a minimum of 2 x 60 minute sessions per week. Racing at school and club competitions is expected. Club membership is mandatory.
Coaches: Adam Ferguson; Kerryn Cohen or Adrian Hirsh
Development Squad
Entry level is two times per week for 90 minutes, for swimmers to adjust to longer training sessions, but this is expected to increase to three and/or four sessions after one term. Racing at school, club and district competitions is also expected and club membership mandatory.
Coach: Adam Ferguson; Leana Fink or Anita Killmier
State Squad
Entry level is four times a week to allow the swimmer time to adjust to increase in volume, but this is expected to increase to five sessions/ week in consultation with coach. One session per week MUST be a morning swim. The focus for swimmers in the State Squad is qualifying/ competing in individual and relay events for the long and short course State Championships.
Coach: Adam Ferguson; Leana Fink or Anita Killmier
National Target Squad
Swimmers are required to attend a minimum of 6 swim workouts per week and attend dry land training as scheduled for added strength and flexibility work which is age appropriate. This is the entry point to the squad, with the intention of working up to 8 water workouts per week. The aim of this squad is to give squad team members the opportuntiy to take their swimming to the highest level. It is important to understand the level of committment required to participate in the National Target Squad.
Coach: Anita Killmier or Leana Fink
Adult squad
Please see Adults/Masters Program
Coach: Anita Killmier or Leana Fink