The Ravenswood Swimming Squad Program caters for swimmers of all ages and levels, from beginner squad swimmers to those regularly competing at carnivals. Squads are also available for Senior School swimmers who wish to train for fitness but are less keen on competing.
Our Squad Program gives swimmers the opportunity to train and compete in a safe, fun and friendly environment and to develop skills valuable to both sport and life.
Please note that all new and returning swimmers require a swim assessment prior to enrolment.
Squad Lessons
| Level Name | Development I | Development II | Senior Development | Senior Fit | Junior | Intermediate II | Intermediate I | Senior II | Senior i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Year | Years 3–7 | Years 4–8 | Years 7–12 | Years 7–12 | Years 5–8 | Years 7–9 | Years 7–9 | Years 10–12 | Years 10–12 |
| Commitment | 2+ sessions per week | 2+ sessions per week | 1–2 sessions per week | 2–3 sessions per week | 12–16 sessions per month | 12–16 sessions per month | 16–24 sessions per month | 12–16 sessions per month | 20–24 sessions per month |
| Squad Focus | Learn to train | Learn to train | Learn to train | Train to train | Learn to race | Train to race | Train to race | Train to race | Train to race |
| Max Squad Focus | 12 swimmers per class | 12 swimmers per class | 8–12 swimmers per class | 8–12 swimmers per class | 25 squad members | 25 squad members | 25 squad members | 25 squad members | 25 squad members |
Squad Program Fee Structure per lesson
| Development and Fitness Squad fees (per lesson) | First session | Second session | Third session | Fourth session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood | $21.80 | $19.62 | $19.62 | $19.62 |
| Community | $26.51 | $23.86 | $23.86 | $23.86 |
Competitive Squad Fees per lesson
| Competitive Squad fees (per lesson) | Junior | Int II | Int I | Snr I |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenswood | $39.36 | $39.36 | $46.09 | $47.24 |
| Community | $50.62 | $50.62 | $46.09 | $58.49 |
Squad Program Levels
Aim: Development-level squads are the first squads in our progression from the Learn to Swim levels. Swimmers continue to develop technique across all four strokes and are introduced to training techniques including time cycles (using the pace clock) and race techniques (starts, turns and finishes).
The long-term athlete development focus for this level is: ‘learn to train’.
Swimmer qualities and commitment:
- For students in Years 3–7
- Readiness to further progress their swimming
- Commitment recommended: 2+ sessions per week
- Swimmers are encouraged to join the Ravenswood Swimming Club (RSC) and attend RSC club meets
Criteria
| DEVELOPMENT II | DEVELOPMENT I |
| 2 sets of | 1 set of |
| 2x50m freestyle on 1.20 | 3x100m freestyle on 2.30 |
| 1x50m backstroke on 1.30 | 6x50m on 1.30 as odds: backstroke |
| 1x50m breaststroke on 1.30 | evens: breaststroke |
| 12x25m kick on 50 | 2x50m kick on 1.30 + 6x25m kick on 4 |
- Stage 1: Introduction to capacity and technique under fatigue
- Stage 2: Progressing capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 5 seconds rest
- Stage 3: Improving capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 10 seconds rest
- Stage 4: Competent capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 15+ seconds rest
Promotion to the next squad is at the coach’s discretion, once a swimmer has achieved Stage 4.
Timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEV II | 3.30pm–4.30pm | 5.00pm–6.00pm | 4.30pm–5.30pm | 3.30pm–4.30pm | |
| DEV I | 4.30pm–5.30pm | 6.00pm–7.00pm | 3.30pm–4.30pm | 4.30pm–5.30pm |
Aim: Senior Transition caters for swimmers in the Senior School who are progressing out of development-level swimming into squad-based training. Swimmers continue to develop their technique while building endurance over distances of 50m to 100m.
The long-term athlete development focus for this level is: ‘learn to train’.
Swimmer qualities and commitment:
- For students in Years 8–12
- Enjoyment of swimming and desire to continue personal improvement
- Develop habits to sustain an active, healthy lifestyle
- Commitment recommended: 2+ sessions per week
- Swimmers are encouraged to join the Ravenswood Swimming Club (RSC) and attend RSC race meets
Criteria
| 6×50 freestyle on 1.00 | Maintain good body position, with strong kick and long strokes across all 6x50m efforts. Swimmers should be achieving 10+ seconds of rest on each repeat |
Stage 1: Introduction to the swimming skill
Stage 2: Progressing the swimming skill
Stage 3: Improving the swimming skill
Stage 4: Competent in the swimming skill
Promotion to the next level is at the coach’s discretion, once a swimmer has achieved Stage 4.
Term class schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.30pm | 5.30pm |
Aim: Senior Fit caters for Senior School students unable to commit to the demands of competitive swimming, or athletes who have a focus in another sporting area. This squad has a fun, relaxed atmosphere where swimmers will continue to refine technique across all four strokes, as well as being challenged in training capacities.
The long-term athlete development focus for this level is: ‘train to train’.
Swimmer qualities and commitment:
- For students in Years 7–12
- Enjoyment of swimming and desire to continue personal improvement
- Develop habits for a sustainable active and healthy lifestyle
- Commitment recommended: 2-3 sessions per week
- Swimmers are encouraged to join the Ravenswood Swimming Club (RSC) and attend RSC race meets
- Swimmer qualities and commitment:
Criteria
| 6×50 fr10x100m freestyle on 1.40 |
| 2x [2×100 kick] on 2.10 + 4×50 kick on 1.05 |
| 6x100m IM on 2.00 |
| Racing externally with the Ravenswood Swimming Club |
Stage 1: Introduction to the swimming skill
Stage 2: Progressing the swimming skill
Stage 3: Improving the swimming skill
Stage 4: Competent in the swimming skill
Promotion to the next level is at the coach’s discretion, once a swimmer has achieved Stage 4.
Timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Fit | 5.15pm – 6.30pm | 5.00–6.00pm | 5.15–6.30pm | 6.00–7.00am |
Ravenswood IGSA Squad timetable
| Thursday |
|---|
| 6.15am– 7.30am |
These training sessions will run in Terms 1and 4 each year at Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre and are open to all Ravenswood Students in Senior Fit.
Aim: Junior Squad is the beginning of our competitive pathway. Swimmers in this level will learn the skills required for competitive swimming, as well as continuing to work on technique across all four strokes. Swimmers will be introduced to morning training, and it’s recommended they attend at least two morning sessions during the school week.
The long-term athlete development focus for this level is: ‘learn to race’.
Swimmer qualities and commitment:
- For students in Years 5–8
- Readiness to further progress their swimming
- Actively working towards competing at club and area-level carnivals
- Commitment recommended: 12–16 sessions per month
- Swimmers are required to join the Ravenswood Swimming Club (RSC) and attend RSC race meets and targeted external carnivals
Criteria
| 10x100m freestyle on 1.50 OR 4×200 freestyle on 3.30 |
| 4×100 kick on 2.10 |
| 4×75 as 2x backstroke/2x breaststroke on 1.45 |
| 6x100m IM on 2.10 |
Stage 1: Introduction to capacity and technique under fatigue
Stage 2: Progressing capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 5 seconds rest
Stage 3: Improving capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 10 seconds rest
Stage 4: Competent capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 15+ seconds rest
Promotion to the next squad is at the coach’s discretion, once a swimmer has achieved Stage 4.
Term class schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00pm – 5.15pm | 6.00pm – 7.00pm | 4.00pm – 5.15pm | 7.30am – 8.45am | 8.15am – 9.30am |
Ravenswood IGSA Squad timetable
| Thursday |
|---|
| 6.15am– 7.30am |
These training sessions will run in Terms 1 and 4 each year at Ku-RingGai Aquatic Centre and are open to all Ravenswood Senior School
Students in Junior.
Aim: Intermediate levels in our competitive pathway cater for swimmers in Years 7 to 9. Swimmers at this level are introduced to race-specific training sets while continuing to refine technique across all four strokes.
The long-term athlete development focus for this level is: ‘train to race’.
- Swimmer qualities and commitment:
- For students in Years 7–9
- Readiness to further progress their swimming
- Actively working towards competing at area, state or national competitions
- Commitment recommended: Inter II: 12–16 sessions per month/Inter I: 20–24 sessions per month
- Swimmers are required to join the Ravenswood Swimming Club (RSC) and attend RSC race meets and targeted external carnivals
Criteria
| Intermediate II | Intermediate I |
|---|---|
| 10x100m freestyle on 1.40 OR 5×200 freestyle on 3.20 | 10x100m freestyle on 1.30 OR 10×200 freestyle on 3.00 |
| 5x200m kick on 4.10 | 5x200m kick on 4.00 |
| 4x200m IM on 3.45 | 4x200m IM on 3.30 |
Stage 1: Introduction to capacity and technique under fatigue
Stage 2: Progressing capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 5 seconds rest
Stage 3: Improving capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 10 seconds rest
Stage 4: Competent capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 15+ seconds rest
Promotion to the next squad is at the coach’s discretion, once a swimmer has achieved Stage 4.
Term class schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Int II | 5.45am–7.30am! | 5.45am–7.45am | 5.45am–7.30am^ | 5.15pm–6.45pm | 7.30am – 8.45am | 6.15am–8.15am |
| 5.45am–7.45am!! | 3.45pm–5.15pm^^ | |||||
| Int II | 5.45am–7.30am! | 5.45am–7.45am | 5.45am–7.30am^ | 3.45pm–5.15pm | 5.45am–7.45am | 6.15am–8.15am |
| 5.45am–7.45am!! | 5.45am–7.45am^^ | |||||
| 5.30pm–6.30pm* | 5.30pm–6.30pm* |
! Term 1 and Term 4 session at Ku-Ring-Gai|!! Term 2 and Term 3 session at Ravenswood|^ Term 1 and Term 4 session at Macquarie University|^^ Term 2 and Term 3 session at Ravenswood|* Gym
Ravenswood IGSA Squad timetable
| Thursday |
|---|
| 6.15am– 7.30am |
These training sessions will run in Terms 1 and 4 each year at Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre and are open to all Ravenswood students in Intermediate Squads.
Aim: Senior levels in our competitive pathway cater for swimmers in Years 10 to 12. Swimmers at this level are introduced to race-specific training sets, while continuing to refine their technique across all four strokes.
The long-term athlete development focus for this level is: ‘train to race’.
| Senior I (needs to be maintained to remain in Senior Squad) |
|---|
| 10x100m freestyle on 1.30 OR 5×200 freestyle on 3.00 |
| 5x200m kick on 3.40 |
| 6x200m IM on 3.00 |
➢ Stage 1: Introduction to capacity and technique under fatigue
➢ Stage 2: Progressing capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 5 seconds rest
➢ Stage 3: Improving capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 10 seconds rest
➢ Stage 4: Competent capacity and technique under fatigue – achieve 15+ seconds rest
Promotion into the next squad is at the coach’s discretion once a swimmer has achieved
stage 4 within the assessment criteria of their current squad.
Swimmer Qualities
- School year: 10-12
- Readiness to further progress their swimming
- Actively working towards competing at area, state, or national competitions
Commitment
- Recommended: 20-24 sessions per month
- Swimmers are required to join the Ravenswood Swimming Club (RSC) and attend RSC race meets and targeted external carnivals
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 5.45am-7.30am! | 5.45am–7.45am | 5.45am-7.30am^ | |||
| 5.45am-7.45am!! | 5.45am-7.45am^^ | 3.45pm-5.15pm | 5.45am-7.45am | 6.15am-8.15am | ||
| 5.30pm-6.30pm* | 5.30pm-6.30pm* 3 |
! term 1 & term 4 session @ Ku-Ring-Gai|!! term 2 & term 3 session @ Ravo|^ term 1 & term 4 session @ Mac Uni|^^ term
2 & term 3 session @ Ravo|* Gym
Ravenswood IGSA Squad timetable
| Thursday |
|---|
| 6.15am– 7.30am |
These training sessions will run in Terms 1 and 4 each year at Ku-ring-gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre and are open to all Ravenswood students in Intermediate Squads.
