Squads

Wanaka Swim Club offers four squads to cater for all types of swimmer from competitive at National Level, to those new to competitive swimming, to fitness. The structure and timetable for these groups is detailed below, along with a description of each group.

Development

This group is for new beginners to the club who are 12 years and under. Swimmers will be taught the basic techniques for all four strokes, along with key skills to enable them to begin competition. The goal for swimmers in this group will be to work towards competing at local competitions such as Wanaka, Cromwell and Queenstown.

Coach: Belinda

Fee: $205 per term

Junior Competitive

This group is the next step for 12 and under swimmers in the club who are proficient in all the basic technique and skills, and have begun racing at a local level. Swimmers will be taught more advanced technique and skills, and will begin to learn how to train to be a successful senior swimmer. Swimmers will also begin basic dryland training with a focus on injury prevention, movement patterns, team building and correct warm up procedure. The goal for swimmers in this group will be to qualify for and attend Regional Junior competitions, and the New Zealand Junior festival.

Entry into this group is at the coaches’ discretion.

Coach: Belinda 

Fee: $330 per term

Senior Competitive

This group is for swimmers aged 12-13 years and over who have mastered the skills and technique taught in the Junior Competitive group, and who demonstrate through their attitude and aptitude in training that they are ready for the demands of senior training. Swimmers in this group will refine their technique and skills, be taught more advanced racing/training skills like pacing, and improve their fitness through more regular and intense training. Dryland training will be extended to include strength, endurance, and flexibility work. The goal of swimmers in this group will be to compete locally, regionally, or nationally in either pool competition, open water, or triathlon.

Entry into this group is at the coaches’ discretion.

Coach: Cameron/Jackson

Fee: $395 per term

National Squad

This group is for swimmers aged 12-13 years and over who are qualified for and targeting competing at National competitions such as New Zealand Opens, New Zealand Open Water Champs, New Zealand Short Course, National Age Groups, and Division 2. Swimmers must be dedicated and committed to training, and represent the club’s values both in and out of the pool. Swimmers in this group will refine their technique and skills, be taught more advanced racing/training skills like pacing, and improve their fitness through more regular and intense training. Dryland training will be extended to include some strength, endurance, and flexibility work. The goal of this group will be to compete nationally and work towards national finals, medals and New Zealand team selection.

Entry into this group is at the coaches’ discretion.

Coach: Cameron/Jackson

Fee: $480 per term

Fitness

In addition to our competitive groups, Wanaka Swim Club has a fitness squad that caters for those swimmers who don't want to compete or only want to attend a small number of sessions per week to maintain fitness.

Coach: Cameron/Jackson

Fee: $135 per term for 1 x per week, $235 per term for 2 x per week, $335 per term for three times per week