Southern Performance Centre
In collaboration with Swimming NSW and the NSW Institute of Sport, Sutherland Leisure Centre is home to the Southern Performance Centre. The program aims to enhance the performance of talented athletes and develop coaches across New South Wales, providing vital pathways for the local community. With support from nationally and internationally recognised coaches, the Performance Centre is aligned with Swimming NSW’s vision to be the leading state in performance and participation.
Local swimmers now have improved access to elite-level coaching and training opportunities. The Sutherland Shire will now offer athletes and coaches from the Southern Sydney region and beyond unprecedented chances to pursue their dreams.
- Recommended training 3 sessions per week
- Focus - introduction to competition at club nights and external local club competitions
- Training for 100m individual medley including racing skills like starts and turns
- SLC Aquadot membership is encouraged but not compulsory at this level
- Recommended training 3-4 sessions per week
- Focus – introduction to competition at local club competitions and Met SEA Regional Championships
- Training to improve 100m individual medley and start competing in 200m individual medley and improving racing skills like starts and turns.
- Commitment to competition calendar outlined by Black Tip Sharks Coach (compulsory SLC Aquadot club membership)
- 15 min athletic development routine at the start of each training session.
- Recommended training 4-5 sessions per week
- Focus – competition at Sydney Metro’s, Met SEA Regional Championships and local club meet competitions
- Training for improvement in 200m individual medley including skill development such as starts and turns
- Commitment to competition calendar outlined by Hammerhead Sharks coach (compulsory SLC Aquadot club membership)
- 2 athletic development sessions
- Recommended training 4-6 sessions per week discussed with Tiger Sharks coach depending on age
- Focus – Performance at SNSW Championships, Sydney Metro Championships and Met SEA Regional Championships
- Training for 200 and 400m individual medley increasing aerobic training volume and technique development
- Commitment to competition calendar outlined by Tiger Sharks coach (compulsory SLC Aquadot club membership)
- 2 athletic development sessions
- Recommended Training 6-9 sessions per week as outlined by Head Coach
- Minimum training commitment – 6 sessions each week
- Focus – Performance at NSW State and Australian Age/Open Championships
- Training tailored for individual event targets discussed with Head Coach
- Full commitment to the competition calendar outlined by Head Coach (compulsory SLC Aquadot club membership)
- 2 coached strength sessions each week
- Recommended training - individual to each athlete discussed with Mako Sharks coach
- Ideal training squad for athletes competing in multiple sports such as waterpolo, surf lifesaving or land team sports
- Training tailored for individual with flexibility around other sports
- SLC Aquadot membership is encouraged but not compulsory at this level
- 1 athletic development session
Sutherland Leisure Centre Squad Program
Keen to take your swimming to the next level?
Try our Competitive Squad Program at Sutherland Leisure Centre with a complimentary session!
Our program is led by highly qualified and experienced coaches, helping swimmers refine their skills in a supportive environment.