Sutherland Competitive Squad Program
Sutherland Leisure Centre's competitive squads provide athletes the opportunity to keep rising through each squad level, training in the direction of the athlete pathway program. These athletes are more serious and strive to compete at a national level
- National Age/Open pool qualifiers
- National Age/Open Water qualifiers 14yrs years and over
- Must attend 60% of SLC Aquadot Swim Team meets
State squad is aimed at state qualifiers aged 12 years and over. Requirements of participant include:
- Achieved state qualifying times
- Must attend 60% of SLC Aquadot Swim Team meets
- Sessions run for 2 hours.
- Pilates and dryland sessions included as pre-sessions
Note: Other swimmers can be considered for inclusion at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Junior State Squad is aimed at 9 - 13 year old swimmers, aiming to be racing at a state level. Requirements of participants include:
- Achieved metropolitan qualifying times
- Must attend 60% of SLC Aquadot Swim Team meets
- Sessions run for 2 hours.
Note: Other swimmers can be considered for inclusion at the discretion of the Head Coach
Junior Area Squad is aimed at swimmers 9-13 year old swimmers aiming to be racing at a metropolitan level. Requirements of participant include:
- Must attend 60% of SLC Aquadot Swim Team meets
- Aiming to achieve metropolitan racing times
- Sessions run for 2 hours
Note: Other swimmers can be considered for inclusion at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Pre-junior Squad is aimed at 7-11 year old talented swimmers. Requirements of participant include:
- Aiming to achieve metropolitan racing times
- Encouraged to attend SLC Aquadot Swim Team meets
- Sessions run for 90 minutes.
Note: Other swimmers can be considered for inclusion at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Mini-squads is aimed at talented swimmers aged 7yrs and up. Requirements of participant include:
- Encoruaged to participate at local race meets
- Encouraged to attend SLC Aquadot Swim Team meets
- Sessions run for 60 minutes
Note: Other swimmers can be considered for inclusion at the discretion of the Head Coach.
- Age 12 to 18 years old
- This program is for teenagers who want to swim for fitness and recreation and occasionally compete.
- Triathlon swimmers
- National Surf swimmers
- Water polo players
Note: Other swimmers can be considered for inclusion at the discretion of the Head Coach.
Sutherland Leisure Centre Squad Program
Whether you are just starting out or an experienced swimmer, dive into our multi-level squad pathway program. Embrace the sport, compete and make waves with us!
Adult Squads
Casual Squad sessions are also offered to adults who wish to improve their fitness, whether it be to maintain a healthy lifestyle, or train for their next triathlon.
Includes all strokes with emphasis on drills and fitness. Participants should be able to swim approximately 500m of freestyle and backstroke. Outdoor 50 metre pool sessions last for 90 minutes.
Focuses on the adult swimmer, surfer, triathlete or water polo player. Adults must be capable of swimming at least one kilometre of freestyle. Emphasises is on fitness with up to three-five kilometres being completed per session. Session run for 90 minutes.
The following timetable is for Masters squad at Sutherland Leisure Centre only. Sessions are 1.5 hours in duration.
For Masters squad sessions at Caringbah Leisure Centre, please refer to the Caringbah Squad Program website information at the bottom of this page.
Monday: 5:00am or 8:00am
Tuesday: 9:30am or 6:15pm
Wednesday: 5:00am or 8:00am
Friday: 5:00am, 8:00am or 9:30am
Saturday: 7:30am
12 session pass for Masters
12 session card - Adult/Full time student
12 session card - Senior/Pensioner
Squad programs at Engadine and Caringbah leisure centres
Engadine Leisure Centre offers Squad training through an independent contractor, The Maroney Swim Team. Coaching, developing, inspiring and motivating athletes/ swimmers to be their best for the last 25 years. For Engadine squad enquires, please contact:
- Phone Justine 0417 285 777 or Mick 0417 286 463
- Email maroneyswimteam@gmail.com
Maroney Swim Team Senior Competition Squad
- Head Coach: Craig Stevens
- 6 - 10 session per week
Maroney Swim Team Junior Competition Squads
- Blue Squad - 5 - 6 sessions per week
- Gold Squad - 4 sessions per week
- White Squad - 3 sessions per week
- Mini Squad - 2 sessions per week
* Note: Set days and times apply
Maroney Swim Team Development Squad
- Tugboat 7 - 9 years
Caringbah Leisure Centre offers Squad training through an independent contractor, Kevin Neilson of Neilson Swim School. Kevin and his coaching team are highly qualified and respected in swimming. Neilson Swim School offers a very popular program of coaching, catering for juniors, intermediate, seniors and masters. For Caringbah squad enquires, please contact:
- Phone 02 9525 6777
- Email neilsonswimschool@gmail.com
- www neilsonswimschool.com
Gold Squad
Combination of Senior State and National Athletes.
Sessions:1 - 10 per week for 1.5 - 2 hrs.
Times:
Monday to Friday 5.30am - 7.00am
Monday to Friday 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Saturday 6.00am - 8.00am
Silver Squad
Emerging competitive swimmers improving their skills and endurance.
Sessions: 1 - 8 per week for 1.5 hrs.
Times:
Monday to Friday 5.30am - 7.00am
Monday to Friday 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Saturday 6.00am - 8.00am
Bronze Squad
Combination of the Junior and Competitive Swimmers.
Sessions: 3 per week for 1 hour
Times:
Monday to Friday 7.00am - 8.00am
Monday to Friday 4.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 7.30am - 8.30am
Surf / Triathletes
Performance Group catering for competitive athletes' with a focus on State, National and International Surf and Triathlons competitions.
Sessions: 6 per week 1.5 hrs.
Times:
Monday to Friday 5.30am - 7.00am
Tue/Thu 9.30am - 11.00am
Monday to Friday 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Saturday 6.00am - 7.30am
Masters
Open to all sports wanting to keep fit and improve their skills.
Sessions: 3 - 5 per week 1.5 hrs.
Times:
Mon/Wed/Fri 5.30am - 7.00am
Tue/Thu 9.30am - 11.00am or 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Tue 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Saturday 6.00am - 7.30am