Squad Pathway
Squad Pathway
Junior Emerging
Junior Emerging
The focus is on developing an athlete’s ability across all four strokes and their race skills. There is an emphasis on introducing basic skills and knowledge to assist in competitive performance and the squad environment.
- Interested in competitive swimming and joining the Highlanders Swimming Club
- Age range: 9-11 years.
- Swim: 2-3 sessions per week
- Length: 60 minutes
Junior Competitive
The Junior Competitive Squad caters to junior and young-age-group swimmers involved in competitive swimming. The focus is on developing an athlete’s ability across all four strokes and their race skills. There is an emphasis on developing a swimmer’s foundational skills as a young athlete and assisting them in competitive performance.
- Competitive Member of Highlanders Swimming Club
- Age: 10-12 years
- Swim: 3-4 sessions per week
- Length: 1.25 to 1.5 hours
State Squad
The State Squad is the level above the Junior Competitive Squad, tailored for dedicated young swimmers in competitive swimming. There is an emphasis on building an athlete’s competitive knowledge, introducing various training methods and preparing swimmers for peak competitive performance while laying the foundations for future aspirations.
- Competitive Member of the Highlanders Swimming Club
- State Age Qualifying Times
- Age: 12-14 years
- Swim: 4-5 sessions per week
- Length: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Dryland: 30 minutes 3 x week
Age National Squad
The Age National Squad caters to accomplished competitive swimmers with age national aspirations. There is an emphasis on developing a swimmer’s individual character as an athlete and preparing them for optimal competitive performance.
- Competitive Member of the Highlanders Swimming Club
- Age National Qualifying Times
- Age: 14-18 years
- Swim: 7-8 sessions per week
- Length: 1.5 – 2 hours
- Gym: 2 sessions per week
Open National Squad
The Open National Squad represents the pinnacle of competitive swimming at Hooked Swim, tailored for elite open swimmers dedicated to their sport. Our program inspires swimmers to excel at national and international competitions, nurturing aspirations for success on the global stage.
- Competitive Member of the Highlanders Swimming Club
- Open National Qualifying Times
- Age: 18+ years
- Swim: 8-9 sessions per week
- Length: 2 hours
- Gym: 2-3 sessions per week