Rackley Squad Programs caters for all abilities and the focus is on developing each swimmer to reach their potential and love of the sport. Click the link above to see Squad Timetable.
Click here to book a Squad Assessment/Trial Session
Squad Fortnightly Fees*
| JUNIOR SQUAD | $70.00 FN |
| BRONZE SQUAD | $80.00 FN |
| SILVER SQUAD | $90.00 FN |
Squads for all levels
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Junior Squad
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The Junior Squad builds upon the fundamental swimming skills and developing your child's ability to learn how to train and develop a love for the sport through having fun. The primary focus is on learning competitive stroke and race techniques, with an emphasis on stroke technique, teamwork, basic training etiquette and discipline. Recommended to attend at least 2 sessions a week. Recommended to attend minimum 2 sessions a week. Equipment required – DMC Fins, Finis ISO or Finis Agility paddles, pull buoy, kickboard, snorkel and water bottle. |
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Bronze Squad
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Designed for swimmers competing at a Regional Club Level. The Bronze Squad is the entry group into our performance-focused squads. In the Bronze squad we focus on encouraging the lifelong love and appreciation of swimming as we introduce the swimmers to more rigorous training, preparing them for competition at a Regional club level. Squad sessions at Bronze Level maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance and racing skills. It is aimed at continuing to develop swimmer’s conditioning for competition but also creating training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success. Recommended to attend minimum 2 sessions a week. Equipment required – DMC Fins, pull buoy, kickboard and water bottle. |
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Silver Squad
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Designed for swimmers competing at a State level. Swimmers are selected into the Silver Squad at the discretion of the coaches based on an athlete’s physical and mental preparedness as well as alignment with the culture of the squad. Silver swimmers have personal ambitions to reach the highest level in swimming. This squad trains at high intensity, with a focus on three main areas of improvement: swimming technique, strength, and endurance. Squad sessions at Silver Level maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, racing skills and dry land sessions. It is aimed at continuing to develop swimmer’s conditioning for competition but also creating training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success. Recommended to attend minimum 4 sessions a week. Equipment required – DMC Fins, pull buoy, kickboard, snorkel, Finis ISO or Finis Agility paddles and water bottle. |
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Squad fees are debited fortnightly - Effective 31 August 2023
*plus a $0.39 fee from a third-party insurer who ensures the protection and security of your direct debit details
*Squad Membership Cancellation/Suspension Policy
Programmed Squad breaks -Please note the fees for Squads are calculated based on an annual amount spread across fortnightly payments. The amount takes into account expected breaks/holiday periods for swimmers and coaches eg. Xmas- New Year and breaks after a major competition and during these times fortnightly fees continue as normal. This enables Rackley to maintain an experienced and quality coaching team.
Family breaks/holidays - if your swimmer is taking a break/holiday of more than 2 weeks (or in case of injury) please complete a Squad fee hold request at least 7 days before the next debit Click here to complete the Hold request
Cancellations – If you decide to stop squad training and/or move to another program please ensure you communicate with your coach so they understand your reasons and can help address any concerns AND communicate in writing 7 days in advance of your next debit – see this link for more information. Click here to complete a cancellation form