The Forum’s Swim Squad programs offer a range of different swimming classes that are designed to suit people with varying needs and abilities. Swimmers can join a squad for fitness, to provide cross training for other sports, aim for competition or simply to benefit from the many positives that swimming can bring.

The redesigned Squad Program has been developed to have clear pathways for both competitive and non competitive squad members.

For more information and for assessment and booking please contact The Forum Aquatics:
Phone: 02 4921 7001
Email: ask@theforum.org.au
Website: https://www.theforum.org.au/squad-program/

SWIM SQUAD LEVELS & MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SQUAD – COMPETITIVE

Specifically designed for athletes that have committed to the sport of competitive swimming. Members are 13yrs and over and have achieved National qualification times or are close (at discretion of Head Coach). Members must attend 5-7 swim sessions per week, and NUSwim Club membership and participation is mandatory. This program is designed towards increased participation and performance at the National Age and Open level competitions.

Session Duration: 120 minutes, with a comprehensive gym and dry-land program delivered twice weekly.

STATE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD – COMPETITIVE

Specifically designed for athletes that have committed to the sport of competitive swimming. Members are typically 13yrs and over and have achieved NSW State qualification times or are close (at discretion of Assistant Coach). Members must attend 4-6 swim sessions per week, and NUSwim Club membership and participation is mandatory. This program is designed towards increased participation and performance at NSW Country and State Championships and preparing readiness for the National Development Squad.

Session Duration: 105 Minutes

TARGET SQUAD – COMPETITIVE

This squad is designed to identify and prepare young athletes for competition with the NUSwim Club. Members are typically 9-12yrs old and are required to swim 3-5 sessions per week and NUSwim Club membership is mandatory. The program will be geared towards participation at Coast and Valley, NSW Country and NSW State Age Championships.

Session Duration: 75 Minutes

BLUE 2 – NON COMPETITIVE

Designed for cross-training and school carnival competitors, this squad introduces athletes to increased volumes and intensities whilst maintaining and improving correct technique. Members are typically 11yrs and over, and all four strokes will be utilised with the goal of improving speed and fitness, as well as preparation for school swimming commitments. NUSwim membership is encouraged, and there is no minimum training requirement.

Session Duration: 90 Minutes

BLUE 1 – LEARNING TO TRAIN

Designed to improve and maintain correct technique in all four strokes. Reinforce streamlining, introduce race rules and refine the basic skills of dives and turns. This squad is designed to prepare members for school swimming carnivals and develop their interest in competitive swimming. NUSwim membership is encouraged, and there is no minimum training requirement (we recommend at least 2 sessions per week). Members are typically 7-10yrs old.