Black Squad
Athletes will be invited to join the Black Squad. This squad will enhance swimmers who are committed to achieving the highest possible performance at the Australian Age / Open Championships, with the drive of making Australian Open and youth teams.
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The Black Squad caters for athletes aged primarily 14 years and over, training 6-8 pool sessions and two strength and conditioning sessions per week. Both physical and mental preparation for peak performance at a National level is the key aims of this squad’s training program designed by our professional coaches.
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Individual entry requirements are determined by the Head Coach and are based on age, personal goals/aspirations, background, ability and character. Squad selections will be completed after the major performance Championships throughout the year.
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Purple Squad
Athletes need to be selected into Purple Squad. The squads focus is on developing strong goals and identifying the athlete’s strengths and weaknesses. This squad still focuses on the learning to train phase of athletic development with the swimmers moving into more autonomy and ownership with their swimming.
Targeted for swimmers who are committed to qualifying for, and performing at, the Australian Age / Open Championships. Also includes athletes with the desire to/or currently competing at a State and/or National level in other water-based sports
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The Purple squad caters for athletes aged primarily 12 years and over, training 5-7 pool and 1 strength and conditioning session per week with the recommendation of 6 pool and 2 S&C sessions per week. The training program designed by our professional coaches aim to prepare athletes both physically and mentally through this important phase in the athlete’s athletic development.
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Platinum Squad
Swimmers are invited to join the Platinum Squad. The Platinum Squad emphasises ‘learning to train’ and the transition of swimmer to athlete. This phase has a focus on preparation to achieve goals and empowering swimmers to develop an understanding of training and performance.
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The Platinum Squad is designed for swimmers competing at the state junior/age level. The Platinum Squad also welcomes swimmers currently competing or aiming for state or national-level competitions in other water-based sports.
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The Platinum Squad primarily caters for swimmers aged 12 and older, requiring a minimum of 4 pool sessions and recommendation of 1 strength and conditioning session per week. This squad has 2 dryland sessions available. Our professional coaches create a comprehensive training program that prepares swimmers physically and mentally during this vital stage of their development.
Gold Squad
Athletes are selected into the Gold Squad based on recommendation from the Juniors SWASP coach and acceptance by the Gold squad coach. This squad provides opportunities for athletes aged primarily between 10-13 years of age, to plan, prepare for and perform at State Level competitions (Pool, Open Water or School).
Swimmers find optimal improvement in speed and endurance by consistently training 3-5 pool sessions per week, 1.5 to 2 hours in duration, along with dryland sessions incorporated into the program. All new athletes to Gold Squad will commence training with a maximum of 4 pool sessions per week. After a period of time, the
number of sessions an athlete attends will be determined by factors including: Age, personal goals/aspirations, ability and commitments outside of swimming at Breakers.​
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Where possible, it is expected all Breakers athletes will make themselves available for relays at State Championships, Club Premierships and various other meets, to support the club and enhance their enjoyment of the sport.
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Athletes will begin to set goals around training and competition with the help of their coach.
White Squad
Athletes need to be selected into White Squad. The squad’s purpose is to sustain involvement in squad swimming while managing life commitments (Other Sport, School, Work or stressful times in life).
The White squad caters for athletes aged 15 years and over, training 2+ pool sessions per week, with the availability to train 3 sessions per week.
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The training program designed by our professional coaches aims to maintain athletes conditioning, enhance the social aspect of the squad, while also getting challenged with different stimuli throughout the week. The aim is to get the athletes involved with their session programming.
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