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Race with the PAC
The PAC Squads program is a great way for swimmers to continue to advance and achieve their full potential in the pool. Running year round, this program helps refine swimming skills whilst most importantly having fun. Our team of qualified coaches deliver specialised programs and work with each swimmer to achieve their desired goal.
Squad Sessions Timetable
Please note, this timetable is subject to change.
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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Stingray/Bronze |
4:00pm - 5:00pm |
4:00pm - 5:00pm |
4:00pm - 5:00pm |
4:00pm - 5:00pm |
9:00am - 10:00am |
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Shark/Silver |
5:00pm - 6:15pm |
5:00pm - 6:15pm |
5:00pm - 6:15pm |
5:00pm - 6:15pm |
10:00am - 11:15am |
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Thunderbolt/Gold |
6:15pm - 7:45pm |
6:15pm - 7:45pm |
6:15pm - 7:45pm |
6:15pm - 7:45pm |
7:30am - 9:00am |
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Adult |
6:15pm - 7:45pm |
6:15pm - 7:45pm |
6:15pm - 7:45pm |
6:15pm - 7:45pm |
7:30am - 9:00am |
See below a breakdown of the different levels within our squad program. Each level has its own a set requirements for skills and number of sessions per week.
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Stingrays
The first level of the competitive program. Students work mainly on perfecting the freestyle backstroke and Breaststroke by strengthening the basic elements (breathing, body position, general execution) and acquiring the ability to swim longer distances through better technical Skills. This level also ensures students can face subsequent ones with a better foundation.
Class Size
1 instructor to 10 students
Duration
60 minutes
Sessions
2-3 per week
Fortnightly Direct Debit
$56.90
Squad Access Requirements
- 25 metres freestyle/crawl
- 25 metres backstroke
- 15 metres breaststroke
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Sharks
Students focus mainly on learning - perfecting Butterfly, in parallel the other strokes are further perfected through training more specific aspects and increasing swimming distances. This level ensures upon completion the ability to swim all strokes correctly for medium to long distances, ensuring students approach competitive swimming with the best possible foundation.
Class Size
1 instructor to 12 students
Duration
75 minutes
Sessions
3 per week
Fortnightly Direct Debit
$82.80
Squad Access Requirements
- 50 metres freestyle/crawl
- 50 metres backstroke
- 50 metres breaststroke
Kit Requirements Checklist
- Short fins
- Googles
- Swim cap
- Paddles
- Pull buoy
- Kickboard
- Snorkel
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Thunderbolts
Students are able to swim the 4 styles for medium-long distances with medium-advanced technique. The aim of this level is the transition to competitive swimming: students learn all aspects of this environment (starts, turns, relays, competition rules) and perfect their strokes in a professional way. The Gold squad program is mainly based on the acquisition and understanding of the concept of team and athlete in the deepest sense, also through participation in regional and national competitive events.
Class size
1 instructor to 14 students
Duration
90 minutes
Sessions
4-5 per week
Fortnightly Direct Debit
$98.30
Squad Access Requirements
- 100 metres freestyle/crawl
- 100 metres backstroke
- 100 metres breaststroke
- 2*25 metres butterfly
Race Attendance
Recommended
Kit Requirements Checklist
- Short fins
- Googles
- Swim cap
- Paddles
- Pull buoy
- Kickboard
- Snorkel
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Adults Fitness
Squad 18+ Years
This program aims to continue to build and strengthen technical skill developed in the Adult Learn to Swim Program.
Participants will develop competitive strokes as well as being introduced to correct starts, turns and finishes.
Class size
1 instructor to 12 students
Duration
75 minutes
Sessions
2-3 per week
Fortnightly Direct Debit
$82.80
Squad Access Requirements
- 50 metres freestyle/crawl
- 50 metres backstroke
- 50 metres breaststroke
- 25 metres butterfly
Kit Requirements Checklist
- Short fins
- Googles
- Swim cap
- Paddles
- Pull buoy
- Kickboard
- Snorkel
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Adults Performance
Squad 18+ Years
This program is tailored to individual goals, while providing the opportunity to master technical swimming skills and work towards building endurance.
Catering to swimmers looking to take their skills to the next level, whether it be for general fitness, triathlons or masters.
Class size
1 instructor to 12 students
Duration
60 minutes
Sessions
2-3 per week
Fortnightly Direct Debit
$82.80
Squad Access Requirements
- 100 metres freestyle/crawl
- 100 metres backstroke
- 100 metres breaststroke
- 50 metres butterfly
Kit Requirements Checklist
- Short fins
- Googles
- Swim cap
- Paddles
- Pull buoy
- Kickboard
Book an assessment
Ready to get started? All new squad enrolments require an in person assessment to be placed in the correct level of our program. Once you are ready to come into the centre for an assessment, please contact our head coach, Andrea at aamore@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au to organise a day and time.