Swimmers who graduate from our Learn to Swim programme can enter into one of our 5 progressive squad levels.
Our squads train within the City of Stonnington, with a tiered progressive system in a sport that can last a lifetime. With the proliferation of triathlons, open water swims, surf swimming, masters competitions (to name a few) along with other aquatic activities and growing awareness of the need to exercise regularly, we aim to foster skills and techniques to enable your child participate for life.
Our squad based program, while continuing to focus on refining swimming technique and increase fitness, ultimately teaches and practises racing skills. While some swimmers are anxious about racing and possibly do not want to race, most children at least, will participate in school based competitions. By joining our program your swimmer will be well equipped to race confidently and with sufficient knowledge to acquit themselves well, irrespective of their desire to race (or not) at higher levels.
Upon moving into our squad program your swimmer will therefore be expected to also join our not-for-profit club, which provides further opportunities for racing experience at a level to suit all interests. These include but are not limited to club, district, state, interstate and national events.
Because our squads and club are inextricably linked, as you navigate around our website, you will be taken into the Club site at times if and where it is relevant.
Squads each have differing entry requirements based on competencies and skills and an assessment is usually required if you are starting without having come through our Learn to Swim program. Those who are not quite at the standard required are offered alternatives until they have reached the necessary level. These include entering our Learn to Swim program, holiday intensives or private lessons to fast track competencies.
Squads are called
Most new swimmers require an assessment first. Please click here to book an assessment.
Our aim is to allow swimmers irrespective of age or ability, to excel to their potential by providing pathways for everyone to achieve their goals, irrespective of how lofty or modest those may be. In that regard, we don't differentiate between old or young, fast or slow - we treat everyone equally as 'swimmers'. Our swimmers include those who swim for
Programs are run on school-term dates, whilst higher squads are expected to train through the school holidays.
NO lessons or squad take place on Public Holidays and/or Long Weekends. Private lessons with H2O team of industry qualified coaches and teachers are also available to fine tune technique and skills,and training programmes are individualised according to goals.
Squad Makeup Policy
Competitions
Irrespective of your membership category, it is expected that all swimmers enter our Club activities. We have at least one per term, such as Club Night at the end of term and our annual Club Championships. These are very low key events that allow the novices the chance to race and put into practise the skills they are learning in our program. The events can be seen as 'rehearsals' for more important events such as school carnivals and external events and give them experience and confidence to try other bigger competitions.
All meets are listed on our Club Website. We usually email details as well and post them on our facebook page.
For more information please click here which will take you to our club Events Calendar, then click on the orange button which takes you to our competition schedule.
All other activities relating to our club can be found on our club website including an updated training calendar. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with this website and visit it regularly for up to the minute information.
Our squads train within the City of Stonnington, with a tiered progressive system in a sport that can last a lifetime. With the proliferation of triathlons, open water swims, surf swimming, masters competitions (to name a few) along with other aquatic activities and growing awareness of the need to exercise regularly, we aim to foster skills and techniques to enable your child participate for life.
Our squad based program, while continuing to focus on refining swimming technique and increase fitness, ultimately teaches and practises racing skills. While some swimmers are anxious about racing and possibly do not want to race, most children at least, will participate in school based competitions. By joining our program your swimmer will be well equipped to race confidently and with sufficient knowledge to acquit themselves well, irrespective of their desire to race (or not) at higher levels.
Upon moving into our squad program your swimmer will therefore be expected to also join our not-for-profit club, which provides further opportunities for racing experience at a level to suit all interests. These include but are not limited to club, district, state, interstate and national events.
Because our squads and club are inextricably linked, as you navigate around our website, you will be taken into the Club site at times if and where it is relevant.
Squads each have differing entry requirements based on competencies and skills and an assessment is usually required if you are starting without having come through our Learn to Swim program. Those who are not quite at the standard required are offered alternatives until they have reached the necessary level. These include entering our Learn to Swim program, holiday intensives or private lessons to fast track competencies.
Squads are called
- Junior Squad
- Development Squad
- State Squad
- National Target Squad
- Adult Squad
Most new swimmers require an assessment first. Please click here to book an assessment.
Our aim is to allow swimmers irrespective of age or ability, to excel to their potential by providing pathways for everyone to achieve their goals, irrespective of how lofty or modest those may be. In that regard, we don't differentiate between old or young, fast or slow - we treat everyone equally as 'swimmers'. Our swimmers include those who swim for
- Recreation
- Competition including Novice and Encouragement meets for entry level swimmers right through to State, National and International Championships for both the under 20's and adults masters swimmers..
- Open Water swims including Triathlon and Marathon events and
- Fitness
Programs are run on school-term dates, whilst higher squads are expected to train through the school holidays.
NO lessons or squad take place on Public Holidays and/or Long Weekends. Private lessons with H2O team of industry qualified coaches and teachers are also available to fine tune technique and skills,and training programmes are individualised according to goals.
Squad Makeup Policy
- Any missed sessions can be made up at any time throughout the term that has had the absence.
- As we encourage swimmers to swim consistently to build their fitness, we have no limit to the number of makeups allowed. It is in the swimmers best interest to make their required sessions as improvement occurs as a result of accumulated hours in the water.
- You do not need to notify the office if you will miss a session, but it is a courtesy to tell your coach. Likewise, you do not need to book a makeup, just turn up at any session for your squad and let the coach know when you arrive it is a makeup.
Competitions
Irrespective of your membership category, it is expected that all swimmers enter our Club activities. We have at least one per term, such as Club Night at the end of term and our annual Club Championships. These are very low key events that allow the novices the chance to race and put into practise the skills they are learning in our program. The events can be seen as 'rehearsals' for more important events such as school carnivals and external events and give them experience and confidence to try other bigger competitions.
All meets are listed on our Club Website. We usually email details as well and post them on our facebook page.
For more information please click here which will take you to our club Events Calendar, then click on the orange button which takes you to our competition schedule.
All other activities relating to our club can be found on our club website including an updated training calendar. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with this website and visit it regularly for up to the minute information.
MH2O Club Membership
ALL swimmers training in our squad program must be a current financial member of our swimming club. There are 2 parent organisations and you need to choose which is appropriate based on age.
NOTE FOR 2015/16: All new members receive a free club cap.
We offer various membership categories and our annual joining fees are significantly less than many other clubs in an effort to keep costs down.
Categories include:
♦ Swimmers (discounted for subsequent swimmers) who are eligible to compete at all registered swim meets within Australia
♦ Recreational Swimmers for those who only wish to participate within the club, not at external competitions
♦ Non-Swimmers for Committee Members and Volunteers and
♦ Life Members
The bulk of your fee goes to affiliating with our umbrella organisations, Swimming Victoria or Masters Swimming Victoria who governs the sport of swimming in Victoria. Amongst other things, this covers insurance fees so your swimmer is covered in the event of any accident participating in a club activity.
The balance remains with the club to assist with our various activities.
Please visit our club website to find out how to join up, and what we offer.
Please click here for MH2O Swimming Club Swimmming Victoria Registrations (swimmers under 20 years)
Please click here for MH2O Swimming Club Masters Registration (swimmers over 18 years)
ALL swimmers training in our squad program must be a current financial member of our swimming club. There are 2 parent organisations and you need to choose which is appropriate based on age.
- Swimming Australia is the National Parent body under which Swimming Victoria is based
- Masters Swimming Australia for those over 18 years, under which Masters Swimming Victoria is based.
NOTE FOR 2015/16: All new members receive a free club cap.
We offer various membership categories and our annual joining fees are significantly less than many other clubs in an effort to keep costs down.
Categories include:
♦ Swimmers (discounted for subsequent swimmers) who are eligible to compete at all registered swim meets within Australia
♦ Recreational Swimmers for those who only wish to participate within the club, not at external competitions
♦ Non-Swimmers for Committee Members and Volunteers and
♦ Life Members
The bulk of your fee goes to affiliating with our umbrella organisations, Swimming Victoria or Masters Swimming Victoria who governs the sport of swimming in Victoria. Amongst other things, this covers insurance fees so your swimmer is covered in the event of any accident participating in a club activity.
The balance remains with the club to assist with our various activities.
Please visit our club website to find out how to join up, and what we offer.
Please click here for MH2O Swimming Club Swimmming Victoria Registrations (swimmers under 20 years)
Please click here for MH2O Swimming Club Masters Registration (swimmers over 18 years)
Locations
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Melbourne High School Sports Centre (MHS) is in the Melbourne High School Grounds. Entry via Chapel Street. Car parking on grounds via Forest Hill Drive.
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Prahran Aquatic Centre (PAC) is a 50m outdoor heated pool.
Enter via Essex Street |
Testimonials
… He loves swimming so much! He may not be the fastest but he really loves the challenge and he has learnt through swimming that if he applies himself he will improve. I trust he takes this understanding into his academic studies where he often opts for the shortest possible route so he grows to understand that diligence and practice do have their own reward of achieving his own PB : ciao and thanx again Alli
… Yesterday my son (aged 12) had his first session with H2O. I just wanted to let you know that the entire team were so welcoming and friendly. I was so impressed with the way they all took the time to engage with him as a young person & as a result he really enjoyed both the individual and squad time. Thanks and best wishes, Ellen
Just wanted to let you know how appreciative we are of the assistance you have given Em with her swimming technique since commencing with H2O. Your time and patience with her is admirable. We thought long and hard about moving swim schools for Emily. Word of mouth brought us to H2O. We have not looked back since arriving at H2O. (Well maybe only to realise what we missed out on!) We attribute Em's rapid improvement to the great coaching she has received. If you could pass on our gratitude to Tom and Leana also. Above all else the most meaningful thing to us is Em's happiness. She can't wait to get to training and is beaming when she comes home. Thank you.
… By the way, I hear nothing but HUGE praise for you and your very talented methods at coaching young swimmers. Hats off to you Anita!
Hello Anita and Walter,
Just to inform you both that sadly Lexie and Fred will no longer be swimming with H2O. Unfortunately we cannot commit to the later Monday class and have other committed activities on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
I have located another swim school, Yarraville Swim Centre, run by Mark Dunne. ( Mark teaches squad at Vic Uni in Footscray). Mark was very excited to have two of Anita’s swimmers join his school and has a lot of respect for your teaching Anita and was very impressed with Lexie and Fred's technique in all strokes.
I would just like to thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful school and for the kids to be taught by such outstanding and gifted swimming teachers. We have enjoyed our time immensely, and the kids even though at times were pushed to the max, are tougher mentally and physically because of swimming. This will help them through life to deal with many difficult and challenging situations.
Thanks again and sorry we couldn’t continue with your school.
Regards,
Carmel, Andrew, Lexie and Fred.
Thanks for a great meet. Jeremy was amazing with his backstroke and it really helped boost his self-confidence. All of this would not be possible without an awesome coach. Thanks Patricia
Lastly, just want to let you know that me ( and many more parents) are very happy to see such improvements our kids have made. Thanks to you. Ayesha enjoys being in the team so much. Just like tonight. She has to do her homework in which her teacher asked her to write sentences using words that were given by the teacher. 8 out of the 10 sentences she made was about you and the training. Flora Adriani
… He loves swimming so much! He may not be the fastest but he really loves the challenge and he has learnt through swimming that if he applies himself he will improve. I trust he takes this understanding into his academic studies where he often opts for the shortest possible route so he grows to understand that diligence and practice do have their own reward of achieving his own PB : ciao and thanx again Alli
… Yesterday my son (aged 12) had his first session with H2O. I just wanted to let you know that the entire team were so welcoming and friendly. I was so impressed with the way they all took the time to engage with him as a young person & as a result he really enjoyed both the individual and squad time. Thanks and best wishes, Ellen
Just wanted to let you know how appreciative we are of the assistance you have given Em with her swimming technique since commencing with H2O. Your time and patience with her is admirable. We thought long and hard about moving swim schools for Emily. Word of mouth brought us to H2O. We have not looked back since arriving at H2O. (Well maybe only to realise what we missed out on!) We attribute Em's rapid improvement to the great coaching she has received. If you could pass on our gratitude to Tom and Leana also. Above all else the most meaningful thing to us is Em's happiness. She can't wait to get to training and is beaming when she comes home. Thank you.
… By the way, I hear nothing but HUGE praise for you and your very talented methods at coaching young swimmers. Hats off to you Anita!
Hello Anita and Walter,
Just to inform you both that sadly Lexie and Fred will no longer be swimming with H2O. Unfortunately we cannot commit to the later Monday class and have other committed activities on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
I have located another swim school, Yarraville Swim Centre, run by Mark Dunne. ( Mark teaches squad at Vic Uni in Footscray). Mark was very excited to have two of Anita’s swimmers join his school and has a lot of respect for your teaching Anita and was very impressed with Lexie and Fred's technique in all strokes.
I would just like to thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful school and for the kids to be taught by such outstanding and gifted swimming teachers. We have enjoyed our time immensely, and the kids even though at times were pushed to the max, are tougher mentally and physically because of swimming. This will help them through life to deal with many difficult and challenging situations.
Thanks again and sorry we couldn’t continue with your school.
Regards,
Carmel, Andrew, Lexie and Fred.
Thanks for a great meet. Jeremy was amazing with his backstroke and it really helped boost his self-confidence. All of this would not be possible without an awesome coach. Thanks Patricia
Lastly, just want to let you know that me ( and many more parents) are very happy to see such improvements our kids have made. Thanks to you. Ayesha enjoys being in the team so much. Just like tonight. She has to do her homework in which her teacher asked her to write sentences using words that were given by the teacher. 8 out of the 10 sentences she made was about you and the training. Flora Adriani