Junior 3 Squad
Junior 3 is for swimmers transitioning from a learn to swim program into squad swimming.
SQUAD INFORMATION
Coaches
Sarah, Marcia and Cooper
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Equipment
Requirements
To participate in this squad swimmers are required to:
Comfortably swim at least 25m freestyle and backstroke
Able to perform dolphin and breaststroke kick*
Regularly attend 2 classes per week
Be approximately 7.5-10 years of age
*Swimmers who have not yet met these requirements will be advised to attend private classes
Class times
Swimmers may attend any two classes per week with the flexibility to attend any classes (so it does not need to be the same days each week).
Monday 7.15-8.00pm
Tuesday 7.00-7.45pm
Wednesday 7.15-8.00pm
Thursday 7.00-7.45pm
All classes are held at the Huntingtower Sports and Aquatic Centre (usually in lane 8).
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Please refer to our latest training calendar for a detailed schedule.
Training dates
Training takes place during school terms and during some school holidays. Please refer to the training break page for details on breaks.
Squad objectives
The objective of this squad is to:
develop stroke technique & skills
teach swimmers about good training practices
encourage swimmers to swim longer distances
enjoy swimming as a form of recreation
Pathways
Swimmers progress to Junior 3 from a learn to swim program or private classes.
Swimmers are in Junior 3 for approximately 3-6 months.
From Junior 3, swimmers progress to the following squad:
Please refer to our squad allocations page for further details about movement between squads.