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About: Foundation Squad

Our Foundation Squad program provides a structured pathway from Learn-to-Swim into squad training and competitive swimming. The program supports swimmers in developing strong technique, building endurance, and progressing toward race-ready skills in a team-based environment.

Swimmers are guided through clearly defined levels, with a focus on skill development, consistency, and confidence in the water. As swimmers progress, they begin to develop racing skills, pacing, and performance habits that support long-term improvement.

Foundation Squad Levels
Bronze Squad

Bronze Squad focuses on developing strong technical proficiency across all four strokes, building the foundations required for squad progression.

Requirements:
  • 200m freestyle
  • 200m backstroke
  • 100m breaststroke with sound technique
  • 25m butterfly with fins
Key Goals:
  • Excellent body position
  • Consistent turns and streamlines
  • Foundational endurance
  • Stroke development
Silver Squad

Silver Squad builds on technical foundations while introducing performance expectations and pacing.

Requirements:
  • 200m freestyle under 3:45 (with turns)
  • 200m breaststroke with excellent technique
  • 50m backstroke (time benchmark applied)
  • 25m butterfly
Key Goals:
  • Enhanced pacing and speed control
  • Improved aerobic endurance• Sharper race skills and transitions
Gold Squad

Gold Squad prepares swimmers for competitive performance and higher-level training demands.

Requirements:
  •  400m freestyle under 7:45 (track start + turns)
  • 50m freestyle under 40 seconds
  • 50m backstroke (time benchmark applied)
  • 50m butterfly
  • 200m Individual Medley with correct technique and transitions
Key Goals:
  • Race-ready skills
  • High-level fitness and conditioning
  • Strong technical execution under fatigue
  • Competitive mindset and preparation
Program Days and Times

The Foundation Squad Program runs after school between 4:00pm and 7:30pm. Key training sessions take place on Monday and Wednesday, where the program utilises the full pool to create a strong, competitive squad environment.

Additional squad sessions are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with most of these sessions scheduled from 6:00pm onwards. 


Enrolment / Trial Information
  • Swimmers can enter the squad pathway through:
  • Progression from Learn to Swim or Pre-Squad
  • A squad trial (for new swimmers)

To book a Squad trial, click the button below.


 About: Development Squad

Development Squad is our highest-level training group and is invitation only. It is designed for swimmers who demonstrate strong technique, commitment, and readiness for a higher-performance environment.

Swimmers in this program are supported through:

  • Increased training structure
  • Advanced race skills, including starts, turns, and pacing
  • Dryland warm-ups and activation
  • Goal setting and performance habits
  • A strong, team-focused training environment

Swimmers in Development Squad typically work towards key competitions such as SSV Regional and State Championships, as well as internal events like Race the Clock. The program also supports progression into club swimming and pathways such as APS teams from Year 7 onwards.

With a focus on maintaining smaller squad sizes, our coaching team is able to provide individualised attention, supporting swimmers to achieve Country and State qualifying standards.

Program Days and Times

Development Squad runs 4 nights a week from 4:30pm – 7:30pm, with a minimum requirement of 2 sessions a week.  Development Squad sessions range from 75minutes to 90 minutes depending on the session.

Enquire About Development Squad

Entry into Development Squad is by invitation. If you would like to learn more or discuss suitability, please contact our team.

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.