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Squads

CBay Aquatics Squads is a comprehensive squad training programme that prepares swimmers for competition at all levels or for those just wanting to maintain fitness. The squad levels focus on maintaining advanced correct technique, whilst giving swimmers the opportunity to grow and develop their own competition skills.

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

GOLD/SILVER SQUAD
Gold/SIlver Squad: 6 to 9 x 105/120 minute sessions per week This is the highest level in our competitive squad programme. These swimmers are aged 14 years or older. Swimmers at this level are expected to swim a minimum of 6 sessions per week with 9 sessions being offered.

GOLD/SILVER SQUAD

Gold/SIlver Squad: 6 to 9 x 105/120 minute sessions per week

This is the highest level in our competitive squad programme. These swimmers are aged 14 years or older. Swimmers at this level are expected to swim a minimum of 6 sessions per week with 9 sessions being offered.

BRONZE SQUAD
Bronze: 3 to 5 x 105/120 minute sessions per week This is the 2^nd level in our competitive squad programme. The target age is 11-14 years who are competing regularly within the Swim Canterbury regional area. Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 4 sessions per week with 8 sessions being offered.

BRONZE SQUAD

Bronze: 3 to 5 x 105/120 minute sessions per week

This is the 2^nd level in our competitive squad programme. The target age is 11-14 years who are competing regularly within the Swim Canterbury regional area. Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 4 sessions per week with 8 sessions being offered.

RISING STAR SQUAD
Rising Stars: 3 to 5 x 60 minute sessions per week This is our 1^st level in our competitive squad programme. Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 3 sessions per week with 5 sessions being offered. Swimmers in this squad will learn to master the use of the pace clock and continue to learn the technical aspect of the 4 competitive strokes and the skills of advanced starts and turns. They will learn how to train and develop the different energy systems of the body. There is a small increase in the training load as a swimmer.

RISING STAR SQUAD

Rising Stars: 3 to 5 x 60 minute sessions per week

This is our 1^st level in our competitive squad programme. Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 3 sessions per week with 5 sessions being offered. Swimmers in this squad will learn to master the use of the pace clock and continue to learn the technical aspect of the 4 competitive strokes and the skills of advanced starts and turns.

They will learn how to train and develop the different energy systems of the body. There is a small increase in the training load as a swimmer.

STROKE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
Stroke Development Squad: 2 to 3 x 45 minute sessions per week Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week with 5 sessions being offered. In this 45min class swimmers will continue a more structured development of the four competitive strokes and learn the skills in starts and turns. A swimmer will be ready to progress to the next level when showing a good overall ability in the four competitive strokes.

STROKE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

Stroke Development Squad: 2 to 3 x 45 minute sessions per week

Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week with 5 sessions being offered. In this 45min class swimmers will continue a more structured development of the four competitive strokes and learn the skills in starts and turns. A swimmer will be ready to progress to the next level when showing a good overall ability in the four competitive strokes.

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.