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.
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.
Individual entry requirements are determined by the Director of Swimming 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.
Athlete’s must register for sessions and attend those sessions. If there is a need to make up a session, this is communicated through the Director of Swimming.
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
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.
Athlete’s must register for sessions and attend those sessions. If there is a need to make up a session, this is communicated through the Director of Swimming.
Gold Squad
Athletes are selected into the Gold Squad based on recommendation from the Juniors WestSwim coach and accepted by the Gold squad coach. This squad provides opportunities for athletes aged primarily between 9- 13 years of age, to plan, prepare 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. The number of sessions an athlete attends will be determined by factors.
This will be organised and communicated with the squad coach. The training is focused on further development of stroke technique and skill development, including race specific training in preparation for competition.
Swimmers are required to become members of Breakers Swim Club WA to use various club nights and competitions throughout the year to monitor improvement, as well as set clear goals. All athletes are to make themselves available for relays at State Championships, Club premierships and various other meets, as this will enhance enjoyment in the sport.
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.
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.
Athlete’s must register for sessions and attend those sessions. If there is a need to make up a session, this is communicated through the Director of Swimming.
Juniors
Swimmer will be between 8 – 12 years old and building towards achieving State qualifying times and building fitness/skill.
Training: Demonstration of correct technique in all four competitive strokes. Must be able to hold a 100m Mme cycle of 1:50 to 2:05. 2km to 3km per session.
Sessions: Expectations of a minimum of 3 pool sessions per week.
Stroke Development
Swimmer is between the ages of 6 and 10 years old and has a desire to swim competitively or increase fitness/ skill.
Training: Demonstration of correct technique - freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke as well as basic buttefly technique.
1km – 1.5 km per session.
Sessions: Expectations of minimum of 2 pool sessions per week.