Open National
The Open National Squad caters to accomplished competitive swimmers who are fully committed to competitive swimming. The focus is on refining an athlete’s competitive skills and helping them reach their full competitive potential. The emphasis is on developing a swimmer’s character as a professional athlete and preparing them for optimal competitive 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.
Expectations
- Must be a competitive member of Highlanders Swimming Club
- Must compete in targeted meets
- Aged 18+ or Australian Junior Team member
- At least one Australian Open qualifying time
- Attend all sessions
- 2–3 Strength & Conditioning sessions
- Attitude and commitment to excellence
- Willingness to train and a readiness to be challenged
Required Equipment
- Cap and Goggles
- Racing Bathers
- Training Bathers
- Water Bottle
- Theroband
- Foam Roller
- Mesh gear bag including:
- Kick board
- Pull Buoy
- Fins
- Paddles
- Snorkel
- Any other equipment specifically required by the head coach
Athlete Code of Conduct
Upon registering as a member of the Highlanders Swimming Club, Athletes are bound by the following code of conduct.
Parent Code of Conduct
Parents or guardians who register their athletes as members of the Highlanders Swimming Club are bound by the following code of conduct.
Get in touch
- info@hookedswim.com.au
- +61 414 423 835
- 76 Shenton Road, Swanbourne, WA, 6010