Junior 1 Squad
Junior 1 is an exciting level in a swimmer's journey as this is where swimmers make a significant transformation.
SQUAD INFORMATION
Coaches
Marcia, Sarah and Tim
(click here for coach profiles)
Equipment
Requirements
To participate in this squad swimmers are required to:
Regularly attend 2 or more sessions per week
Be approximately 8-11 years of age
Comfortably swim at least 200m freestyle, 200m backstroke, 200m breaststroke and 25m butterfly, maintaining good technique
Demonstrate a willingness to apply effort
Class times
Swimmers may attend any of the following classes:
Monday 6.30-7.15pm
Tuesday 7.00-7.45pm
Wednesday 6.30-7.15pm
Thursday 7.00-7.45pm
Friday 6.30-7.15pm
All classes are held at the Huntingtower Sports and Aquatic Centre. Click here for training venue information.
Please refer to our latest training calendar for a detailed schedule.
Training dates
Training takes place during school terms and during some school holidays. Please refer to the training break page for details on breaks.
Squad objectives
The objective of this squad is to:
spark the swimmer's desire to challenge themselves
further develop technique, skills and training methods
improve fitness, speed and strength
develop racing skills
Pathways
Swimmers typically progress into Junior 1 from Junior 2 Squad.
From Junior 1, swimmers may progress to one of the following squads:
Please refer to our squad allocations page for further details about movement between squads.