Ready Squads | Duration: 45 Minutes

Junior Squads | Duration: 60 Minutes

Junior squads are for swimmers moving up from the Development squad program. Sessions are based on refining race technique, endurance and pace for all strokes.

Minimum 2 sessions per week.

^ Timetable changes will be made at the discretion of the centre

Bronze Squads | Duration: 60 Minutes

This is the entry level of the competitive squads’ program and consists of 3 levels. Sessions have higher intensity and volume and focuses on the development of racing techniques and introduction to different training zones.

Swimmers undertake a minimum of 2-3 sessions per week with a maximum of 4 sessions per week.

^ Timetable changes will be made at the discretion of the centre

Silver Squads | Duration: 90 Minutes

Silver squad is the next level in our competitive squads program. It consists of 2 levels and are for those who wish to swim competitively.

The intensity and volume of training sessions are high. Focus is on building a strong aerobic endurance base as well as improving stroke and racing technique.

Swimmers undertake a minimum of 4 sessions per week with a maximum of 7 sessions per week, excluding dry land sessions.

^ Timetable changes will be made at the discretion of the centre
*Dry Land Session
**Dry Land/Swim Session

Gold Squads | Duration: 120 Minutes

Gold Squads are the top tier of our squad program. Swimmers must be athletes competing at elite levels for National and/or State Championships, Surf Life Saving or Triathlons and be dedicated and focused on achievement and performance. Dry land sessions are also available for Gold Squad Swimmers. For more details, please enquire with your coach.

Swimmers undertake a minimum of 5 sessions per week with no maximum (Dry Land sessions excluded from minimum sessions).

^ Timetable changes will be made at the discretion of the centre
*Dry Land Session
**Dry Land/Swim Session

How to do I join?

Swimmers must be proficient in all 4 strokes and maintain correct technique throughout the assessment set. The minimum set involves the following sequence to determine which squad is most suited to the swimmer’s ability: 

1. 200m continuous Freestyle with correct technique 
2. Rest 30-60 seconds 
3. 100m Backstroke with correct technique 
4. Rest 30-60 seconds 
5. 100m Breaststroke with correct technique and timing 
6. Rest 30-60 seconds 
7. 50m Butterfly with correct technique and timing  

Please Note: The above set sequence is the minimum distance required, dependent on swimmer's ability there may be adjustments made to either the distance or completion times may be implemented. 

Book Assessment

Once you've competently completed your assessment, you will be leveled and sent an email with the links to join the program. 

You will need to purchase a squad membership prior to booking into your desired sessions. 

What is the missed session, suspension and cancellation policies?

Suspensions

• Request is to be completed through the online membership portal.
• Suspensions are accessible for Centre memberships only, including squads’ session per week memberships.
• A minimum of 14 days’ notice prior to the start of all suspensions is required.
• Maximum 8 weeks suspension per calendar year
• All suspensions are for a minimum of 1 week.
• All suspensions are charged a fee of $1 per day.
• No suspension request will be backdated under any circumstances.
• Any unused suspension weeks do not roll over to the next year.

Missed Sessions

You will be eligible for the following options for missed lessons.    

Notifications;    

• 8 per calendar year    
• Notice MUST be given via email at least 30 minutes prior to your lesson.     
• Normal charges apply for this option.   
• You will receive a practice swim pass which allows entry for up to 5 people (max of 2 adults) to the pool.    
• Any rescheduled session cannot be rescheduled

Practice Swim Passes or reschedules strictly expire 90 days after your notified missed session and cannot be extended past this date. If you hold a full membership or family swim membership with the centre, you will still receive Practice Swim Passes, but feel free to utilise these for family and friends to gain entry and enjoy a day out at the pool!    

Cancellations

• A minimum of 30 days’ notice is required via the Cancellation request form on the website.
• Cancellation request requires 30 days’ notice from the date the request is formally submitted.
• A cancellation form should be submitted for each individual member.
• Any outstanding fees are required to be settled for the cancellation request to be processed.
• You are not eligible for suspension within a cancellation period. Any active suspension will be removed by the system from the next invoice/payment date once a cancellation request has been processed.
• You are not eligible for any missed lesson options during your cancellation period. Any active practice passes allocated for classes that fall in the cancellation period will be removed by the system.
• If notification of intent to cancel is not received 30 days prior, the account will be charged as agreed.

Cancellation Request Form

Download the full Waves Fitness and Aquatic Centre Terms and Conditions Document for general entry terms and conditions as well as membership suspensions and cancellation information.

Can I change my sessions?

Yes, you can remove yourself from the regular session and change to the new regular desired session. 

You cannot reschedule or change a single session, please email to reschedule a session at least 24 hours prior to the session you wish to attend

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