UWA Uniswim has a number of squads to suit any level of competent swimmer.

Outlined below is a summary of each squad level and training times.

We also provide the opportunity for our swimmers to compete in carnivals, held at UWA Uniswim, once a season.

You should be aware that a squad can operate only if sufficient swimmers have enrolled and our squads are run over the summer and winter seasons.. All our squads swim at UWA unless specifically designated at Challenge Stadium. All prices include GST.

Important Dates

Summer Season 2011/2012

• Monday 17th October 2011 Thursday 5th April 2012

Programs

• Tadpoles
• Sub-junior
• Aqua
• Junior
• Intermediate
• Competitive
• Teenage Fitness
• UWA Uniswim Swimming Club

Tadpoles

Children are assessed as a 'Tadpole' when they can complete:

• Four 25m lengths of breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle with satisfactory technique; a basic dive entry; and a somersault in the water.

The Tadpole squad is an introductory squad. Swimming in lanes, the children continue their work on their breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle while developing the vital quality of endurance. They also learn freestyle turns, breaststroke turns, use of the pacing clock and the training "rules of the pool".

Cost

• $360 (1 x week) 
• $420 (2 x week)
• Enrolment is for the season

Days and times

• Monday to Friday: 3:45-4:30pm, 4:30-5:15pm and 5:15-6:00pm
• Saturday: 9:00-9:45am, 9:45-10:30am and 10:30-11:15am

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Sub-junior

Once the basic skills have been consolidated at Tadpole level, swimmers are promoted to sub-junior squads, where it is suggested that they swim twice a week for 45 minutes.

While the main objective of this squad is still stroke development, an increasing emphasis is placed on improving endurance.  Sub-Juniors are introduced to butterfly, breaststroke split-strokes and backstroke turns.

Cost

• $360 (1 x week)
• $420 (2 x week)
• Enrolment is for the season

Days and times

• Monday to Friday: 3:45-4:30pm, 4:30-5:15pm and 5:15-6:00pm
• Saturday: 9:00-9:45am, 9:45-10:30am and 10:30-11:15am 

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Aqua

Cost

• $360 (1 x week)
• $420 (2 x week)
• $480 (3 x week)
• Enrolment is for the season

Days and times

• Tuesday, Friday: 5:15-6:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00-10:45am

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Junior

Junior swimmers should attend at least two one-hour sessions a week.

The additional session considerably develops endurance and speed, and facilitates the introduction of more advanced skills such as medley turns and bent arm backstroke. At this level, swimmers are encouraged to join the UWA Uniswim Swimming Club for some friendly competition.

Cost

• $400 (1 x week)
• $480 (2 x week)
• $540 (3 x week)
• Enrolment is for the season

Days and times

• Monday to Friday: 4:00-5:00pm and 5:00-6:00pm at UWA Uniswim
• Monday and Wednesday: 4:00-5:00pm at Challenge Stadium
• Saturday: 9:00-10:00am at UWA Uniswim

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Intermediate

For entry to the Intermediate squad, swimmers are expected to be competent in all four strokes (including the appropriate turns and starts).

Intermediate squads are expected to swim three 1.5 hour sessions a week. At this level, we stress technique consolidation, fitness development and improving race skills. Swimmers are also encouraged to join the UWA Uniswim Swimming Club and compete at various inter-club and club competitions throughout the season.

Cost

• $520 (2 x week)
• $590 (3 x week)
• $630 (4 x week)
• Enrolment is for the season

Days and times

• Monday to Friday: 4:30-6:00pm at UWA Uniswim
• Saturday: 9:00-10:30am at UWA Uniswim

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Competitive

The national development and national squads will continue through the school holidays due to the competition schedule.

Subject to the competition calendar, consideration will be given to having some time off from training. Swimmers will be adviced of this date by the coach.

National development squad

Cost

• Up to 6 x Week $700

Days and times

• Monday and Wednesday: 4:30-6:30pm at UWA Uniswim*
• Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00-7:30am at UWA Uniswim
• Tuesday and Thursday: 4:30-6:00pm at Challenge Stadium
• Friday: 4:30-6:00pm at UWA Uniswim
• Saturday: 6:00-9:00am at UWA Uniswim*

*Includes Dry Land Program. Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn at all times.

National squad

The season dates for the national age squad are slightly different. You should check with the national coach.

Cost

• Up to 8 x Week $770

Days and times

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 5:30-7:30am at Challenge Stadium
• Monday to Friday: 4:30-7:00pm at Challenge Stadium
• Saturday: 6:00-9:00am at UWA Uniswim (Dry Land Program)

All UWA Uniswim children swimming at Challenge Stadium will be issused with a card which allows free entry for training times only. These cards will be activated and can be collected from the front desk at Challenge Stadium.

Note: For the dry land program appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn at all times.

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Teenage Fitness

This squad caters to adolescent swimmers who enjoy swimming and would like to stay in good physical shape but are not interested in the intensity of the competitive stream at UWA Uniswim. It is open to swimmers of all abilities from novice to experienced. Strength and conditioning gym sessions are also available but to be eligible you must be enrolled as a swimmer.

Cost

• $420 (1 x week)
• $500 (2 x week)
• $560 (3 x week)
• Gym (1 x week) - $100 additional cost
• Gym (2 x week) - $120 additional cost
• Enrolment is for the season

Days and times

• Monday to Friday: 5:30-7:00pm (swim)
• Tuesday and Thursday: 4.30-5.30pm (gym)

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UWA Uniswim Swimming Club

Interested in putting your skills to the test?

Upgrade your membership by joining UWA Uniswim Swimming Club. The club participates regularly in competitions and strives to improve racing skills by promoting fun, competition and friendship with its members.

Visit our website at www.uwauniswim.asn.au for more details.

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