Black Squad
Athletes will be invited to join the Black Squad. This squad will enhance swimmers who are committed to achieving the highest levels of performance at the Australian Age / Open Championships, and demonstrate the drive and ability to compete for inclusion in 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 aim of this squad’s training program, as designed by our professional coaches.
​
Entry criteria are assessed by the Head Coach and are based on age, personal goals/aspirations, background, ability and character. Squad selections ordinarily occur following major performance Championships throughout the year. Black Squad fees for the 24/25 season are currently $247.20 per month
​​
Purple Squad
Athletes need to be selected into Purple Squad. The squad is focused on developing strong goals and identifying and attending to the individual 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.
This squad is designed for swimmers who are committed to qualifying for, and performing at, the Australian Age / Open Championships. The Purple squad is also suitable for certain athletes having the desire to compete, or who are 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 at least 1 strength and conditioning session per week (the recommendation being 6 pool and 2 S&C sessions each week). The training program designed by our professional coaches aims to prepare athletes both physically and mentally through this important phase in their development. Purple Squad fees for the 24/25 season are currently $235.81 per month.
​
Platinum Squad
Swimmers are invited to join the Platinum Squad. The Platinum Squad emphasises ‘learning to train’ and facilitates the transition from swimmer to athlete. This phase has a focus on preparation to achieve goals and empowering swimmers to develop an understanding of training and performance.
​
The Platinum Squad is designed for swimmers competing at the State junior/Age level. The Platinum Squad also caters to swimmers currently competing or aiming for State or national-level competitions in other water-based sports.
​
The Platinum Squad primarily targets swimmers aged 12 years and older, requiring a minimum attendance of 4 pool sessions per week with 1 weekly strength and conditioning session also recommended. 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. Platinum Squad fees for the 24/25 season are currently $203.44 per month.
Gold Squad
Athletes are selected into the Gold Squad based on a 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).
Swimmers find optimal improvement in speed and endurance by consistently attending 3-5 pool training sessions per week, 1.5 to 2 hours in duration, 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.​
​
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.
​
Athletes will begin to set goals around training and competition with the help of their coach. Gold Squad fees for the 24/25 season are currently $190.73 per month
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, family etc.). The White squad caters for athletes aged 15 years and over, typically training 2 - 3 pool sessions per week.
​
The training program designed by our professional coaches aims to maintain the athlete's conditioning, enhance the social aspect of the squad, and challenge athletes with different stimuli throughout the week. The aim is to get the athletes involved and motivated via their session programming, towards optimising participation and longevity within the sport. White Squad fees for the 24/25 season are currently $157.20 per month
​​