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Squads

CBay Swimming Academy is a coaching service that provides a programme for competitive and non-competitive swimmers from our regions’ swimming clubs or who intend to join a local swimming club. The Programme caters for young swimmers graduating from a swim school to senior age group swimmers competing at national level. All our swimmers are encouraged to compete on a regular basis.

For more information on CBay Aquatics Squad programmes email learn2swim@cbaytimaru.co.nz

STROKE DEVELOPMENT (AGE 8-12 yrs) (Depending on Ability)
Stroke development is the start point of the CBay Swimming Academy journey. In this squad you will experience the achievements of excellence in the aquatic environment! We consider the Stroke Development Squad our highest learn to swim class, gaining a higher level of confidence in the four main strokes. In our Stroke Development Squad, swimmers start to engage more seriously with swimming techniques. Coaches work on refining strokes and introducing elements of competitive swimming in a positive and fun environment. Swimmers develop greater endurance and start to understand the basics of swimming as a sport. Swimmers will be capable to start racing in club nights, chocolate fish meets and have-a-go events. This group has 4 sessions per week available where we would like a minimum of 2 sessions attended. The cost is $75.00 a month.

STROKE DEVELOPMENT (AGE 8-12 yrs) (Depending on Ability)

Stroke development is the start point of the CBay Swimming Academy journey. In this squad you will experience the achievements of excellence in the aquatic environment! We consider the Stroke Development Squad our highest learn to swim class, gaining a higher level of confidence in the four main strokes. In our Stroke Development Squad, swimmers start to engage more seriously with swimming techniques. Coaches work on refining strokes and introducing elements of competitive swimming in a positive and fun environment. Swimmers develop greater endurance and start to understand the basics of swimming as a sport. Swimmers will be capable to start racing in club nights, chocolate fish meets and have-a-go events.

This group has 4 sessions per week available where we would like a minimum of 2 sessions attended. The cost is $75.00 a month.

RISING STARS (AGE 9-13 yrs) (Depending on ability)
Rising Stars is our first competitive squad and is a technique-based program with an emphasis on refining strokes and technical requirements for competitive swimming with an aerobic base. Training includes advanced techniques and starts to incorporate elements like race strategy and mental preparation. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in swim meets, fostering a competitive spirit and camaraderie among teammates. To be accepted into the Rising Stars squad you must be a registered club swimmer and be actively racing at a club level. Invitation to this squad is at the Head Coach’s discretion. This group has 5 sessions per week available where we would like a minimum of 3 sessions attended. The cost is $85.00 a month.

RISING STARS (AGE 9-13 yrs) (Depending on ability)

Rising Stars is our first competitive squad and is a technique-based program with an emphasis on refining strokes and technical requirements for competitive swimming with an aerobic base. Training includes advanced techniques and starts to incorporate elements like race strategy and mental preparation. Swimmers are encouraged to participate in swim meets, fostering a competitive spirit and camaraderie among teammates. To be accepted into the Rising Stars squad you must be a registered club swimmer and be actively racing at a club level. Invitation to this squad is at the Head Coach’s discretion.

This group has 5 sessions per week available where we would like a minimum of 3 sessions attended. The cost is $85.00 a month.

REGIONAL COMPETITION (AGE 11-15 yrs) (Depending on ability)
The Regional Competition Squad is tailored for competitive swimmers who are committed to competitive success. Swimmers will start to build on their endurance and deepen their knowledge with comprehensive training, while continuing to refine their stroke techniques. Members of the Regional Competition Squad are dedicated and motivated swimmers, aiming to perform and compete at Regional Championships. They also strive to qualify for Div II’s, South Islands or Mako`s Junior Nationals. Invitation to this squad is at the Head Coach’s discretion. This group has 6 sessions per week available where we would like a minimum of 4 sessions attended. The cost is $95.00 a month.

REGIONAL COMPETITION (AGE 11-15 yrs) (Depending on ability)

The Regional Competition Squad is tailored for competitive swimmers who are committed to competitive success. Swimmers will start to build on their endurance and deepen their knowledge with comprehensive training, while continuing to refine their stroke techniques. Members of the Regional Competition Squad are dedicated and motivated swimmers, aiming to perform and compete at Regional Championships. They also strive to qualify for Div II’s, South Islands or Mako`s Junior Nationals. Invitation to this squad is at the Head Coach’s discretion.

This group has 6 sessions per week available where we would like a minimum of 4 sessions attended. The cost is $95.00 a month.

DIV II's (AGE 13 - Open yrs) (Depending on ability)
Swimmers in the DIV II Squad will be dedicated and motivated, competing at NZ Division II level or above. They will build on previous skills while introducing more advanced technical training elements. Swimmers are expected to compete in all strokes and distances with the goal of performing at NZ Div II competitions and a personal goal of gaining NAG's and NZ Short Course qualification times. This group has 7 sessions per week available where we would like a minimum of 5 sessions attende. The cost is $105.00 a month.

DIV II's (AGE 13 - Open yrs) (Depending on ability)

Swimmers in the DIV II Squad will be dedicated and motivated, competing at NZ Division II level or above. They will build on previous skills while introducing more advanced technical training elements. Swimmers are expected to compete in all strokes and distances with the goal of performing at NZ Div II competitions and a personal goal of gaining NAG's and NZ Short Course qualification times.

This group has 7 sessions per week available where we would like a minimum of 5 sessions attende. The cost is $105.00 a month.

TRI-FIT SQUAD
Tri-Fit Squad : 3 x 60 minute sessions per week. This programme is for swimmers who do not wish to swim competitively, but want to keep up with their swim fitness to assist with triathlons, ocean swimming and overall fitness. Swimmers are required to attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week with 3 sessions being offered.

TRI-FIT SQUAD

Tri-Fit Squad : 3 x 60 minute sessions per week.

This programme is for swimmers who do not wish to swim competitively, but want to keep up with their swim fitness to assist with triathlons, ocean swimming and overall fitness. Swimmers are required to attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week with 3 sessions being offered.