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After School Squads at TGC

Our Squad Program is designed for students aged 7-12 who have completed Level 7 of Royal Lifesaving Australia’s Swim and Survive (or equivalent). It provides the perfect pathway for young swimmers ready to take the next step towards competitive swimming and APS Swimming from year 7.

Our Focus
  • Technique – Learn and refine all four strokes, starts, turns, distance, and speed.
  • Speed – Take part in 50m sprints, track your personal bests, and join Race the Clock nights.
  • Endurance – Build stamina through a 400m swim each endurance term, working towards new personal bests.
  • Safety & Survival – Develop vital lifesaving and survival skills, including competitive pool lifesaving.
Foundation Squad Levels
  • Bronze Squad – Learn the fundamentals: correct strokes, starts, and turns.
  • Silver Squad – Refine stroke technique and racing skills.
  • Gold Squad – Focus on race efficiency, training goals, and swim meets.
Development Squad Program (ages 7–12)

A pathway into competitive swimming, with an extra session alongside Foundation Squad. Focus is on technique and race skills.

  • Junior Development – Level 7 (Pre-Squad) or recently started Bronze.
  • Development – At least two terms of Bronze or currently in Silver.
  • Senior Development – Currently in Gold or recommended by a coach.
Race the Clock Events

Race the Clock (RTC) is a fun, time-trial event held once a term at The Geelong College Recreation Centre, exclusively for our squad swimmers.

It’s a chance to:

  • Challenge yourself and race against your personal best
  • Compete with friends and within your age group
  • Celebrate achievements in a supportive, high-energy environment

Each term brings a new theme:

  • Term 1: Parent/Child Relays
  • Term 2: Team Challenge
  • Term 3: Dash for Cash
  • Term 4: APS Showdown + Family BBQ

RTC is all about participation, improvement, and fun in the water, and it’s a fantastic way to gain competitive experience!

Action shot of four student athletes in colourful caps set for a backstroke race during a swimming meet.
Female student swimmer reaching for the wall at the finish line of her race during a school swimming competition.
Audience members clapping and smiling in support of student swimmers at The Geelong College swimming carnival.
Young male student swimmer checking the race schedule during the swimming carnival at The Geelong College.
Action shot of a swimmer about to dive from the starting block at The Geelong College pool.
Four female student swimmers smiling at the camera as they wait for their race at The Geelong College swimming carnival.
Three female student swimmers mid-race competing in the breaststroke final at The Geelong College pool.
Student swimmers and their coach cheering on their teammates from the pool deck during the relay event.
Female student swimmers in a team huddle with their coach, debriefing before their race at the school swimming competition.
Action shot of male student swimmers in colourful caps ready for the backstroke start during a school swimming meet.
Join A Squad

To join our Squad program, you will need to complete an assessment. Based on the results, we will offer a position within our program hours (Monday to Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm). Once your assessment is complete, we will schedule a squad time to trial out.

Assessments for 2025 placement are booked out. 2026 assessment dates will be released on September 22, 2025, via the Rec Centre Parent Portal.

How to Book an Assessment (available from 22 September)

  1. Log in or create an account via the Rec Centre Parent Portal.
  2. From the menu (top left), select Programs.
  3. Choose New Enrolment.
  4. Select TGC Rec Centre.
  5. Select Assessments – After School Programs.
  6. Choose the correct assessment type (see details below).
  7. Select your preferred assessment time and follow the prompts.
  8. You will receive a confirmation email once your booking is complete.
Assessment Types – Choosing the Right One

Learn to Swim or Squad Assessment – All Levels (TGC Students)
For students currently enrolled at The Geelong College.

  • Covers all swimming levels (from Learn to Swim to Squad).
  • Minimum 5 years of age

Squad Assessment (External Students)
For students not currently attending The Geelong College.

  • Designed for confident and competent swimmers who can already swim multiple strokes over 75m
  • Assessment looks at technique across all four strokes, endurance, and pace work.
Important Information

  • Multiple Siblings: Only one assessment booking is required. Once confirmed, please email us the details of additional siblings.
  • Afterschool Program Entry: An assessment is required before joining our Learn to Swim or Squad program. Places will be offered at the conclusion of the assessment. Any bookings made into afterschool lessons without a completed assessment will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Holiday Programs: No assessment is required to join our Holiday Programs – this is a great way to get started in lessons.
  • Future Bookings: Once assessment sessions are full, bookings for the following year will open during the September school holidays. Please note we do not run a waitlist – check our website regularly to secure a place.
Squad Assessments

Bronze

• Explain water safety signage • Swim 400 meters freestyle • Swim 50 metres freestyle under 50 seconds • Swim 100 metres backstroke • Swim 100 metres breaststroke • Swim 25 meters butterfly with fins • Kick 50 meters freestyle kick under 1:15 • Perform correct freestyle and backstroke tumble • Perform a tube rescue

Squad Assessments

Silver

• Explore how to participate safely in a range of aquatic activities • Track start dive entry • Swim 400 meters freestyle under 7:30 minutes • Complete 100m Individual Medley • Swim 25 meters butterfly • Kick 50 meters freestyle kick under 1:05 • Breaststroke turns and split strokes • Complete a Silver Lifesaving session • Perform a tow rescue

Squad Assessments

Gold

• Understand and assess a range of aquatic risks • Backstroke start • Backstroke finish • Swim 400 meters freestyle under 7:00 minutes • Swim 50 meters freestyle under 40 seconds • Complete 200m Individual Medley • Swim 50 meters butterfly • Kick 50 meters freestyle kick under 55 seconds • Perform correct freestyle and backstroke tumble • Complete a Gold Lifesaving session • Perform a patient extraction