Highlanders Squads

Highlanders Squads provide a structured, competitive pathway for swimmers who are committed to growth, excellence and high standards. From emerging competitors to national level athletes, our program builds technical mastery, resilience and race-ready performance.

Our Squads

There is a reason why our mascot is a stag. A stag embodies the philosophy of the Highlanders.
It represents the values that we instill in our athletes, not just as swimmers, but as people.

Integrity. Discipline. Bravery.

The stag is the symbol of champions.

For our coaches to successfully progress athletes through our program, an athlete must display the criteria below:

Pursuit of Excellence

A self-driven desire to improve.

Like the stag, we grow through seasons. We commit to daily standards, refine under pressure, and express our best when it matters most.

Consistency

In attendance, effort and growth.

Like a stag sheds and regrows its antlers, progress happens over a whole season.

Coachability

Willingness to apply feedback and be challenged.

Like the stag, we are aware, adaptable and calm. We listen, adjust, and trust the process in pursuit of long-term excellence.

Squad Pathway

Since its inception in 2021, Highlanders Swimming has quickly become WA’s leading competitive swimming program. With a clear pathway from Junior Squads to Australian National Team members. Highlanders’ goal is to support our members in achieving the highest possible performance standards at every stage of their swimming journey.

Meet Our Coaches

Our coaches are committed to the long-term progression of our swimmers. Focusing on a structured plan and pathway to help with the individual development of each swimmer. With extensive expertise, our coaching team has helped shape the Highlanders Swimming Club into WA’s top-performing club. Club results include:

• Multiple Australian Representatives

• Multiple Olympic Medallist

• Multiple Australian Junior Team Representatives

• Multiple Australian Junior Team Coaching Representatives

• More than 20 Age and Open Australian Champions

• More than 10 State Record Holders