Squad
Update: 15 October
We are excited to announce that Learn to Swim programs will be returning for Term 4, with lessons recommencing from Monday 25 October.
Existing bookings apply, and students can return for their regularly scheduled lessons, provided their accompanying parent or caregiver over the age of 16 can provide evidence of double vaccination status. At this stage, we ask if learn to swim patrons attend with only one spectator where possible.
The first direct debit will occur on 21 October for those booked on Monday to Wednesday and 28 October for remaining members. If you do not wish to return to learn to swim, please email [email protected] and you can either cancel or suspend your booking for a later start date or shift your booking to Term 1.
Update: 8 October
In light of the recent changes to the NSW Public Health Order, Maitland Aquatics Centres plan to continue reopening our pools in a staged and COVID safe way to keep our staff and community safe. Bookings are essential and can be made online at https://mait.city/AquaticsBookings.
From Monday 11 October, the indoor and outdoor pools at Maitland Aquatic Centre will be available Monday to Friday between 6.00am and 6.00pm and weekends beginning 16 October between 7.00am and 4.00pm for lap, recreational and rehab swimming.
The East Maitland Aquatic Centre will also be open Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm for lap and recreational swimming.
Changeroom facilities will be available.
Accessing our facility
In line with the Public Health Order roadmap, patrons over the age of 16 attending Maitland Aquatics Centres are required to be double vaccinated and able to show proof of this on entry, or entry will be refused. Maitland Aquatics Centre will not issue a refund in such circumstances.
When booking, please note:
- We have increased the lane capacity to five people per lane.
- Each individual booking in for lap, recreational or rehab swimming is booking a spot for one person and secures one spot in a lane. If you are booking on behalf of an additional person, a separate booking is required to secure their spot.
- Individuals using the indoor pool for rehab purposes generally prefer to use lanes seven and eight, adjacent to the in pool ramp. If you are lap swimming, and another lane is available, please consider other patrons and choose another lane.
Squad
Squad levels Gold, Silver and Bronze will be returning from Monday 11 October, with sessions held at East Maitland Pool at 6.00am to 8.00am and 4.00pm to 6.00pm. We are making plans to welcome our Transition level squad members back to the pool as soon as possible.
Memberships
All memberships placed on suspension at the time of closure on Thursday 5 August will be released from suspension. Patrons who need to maintain their suspension status can contact Maitland Aquatics on 02 4933 5073 or [email protected] to amend their membership details.
We will announce future plans as soon as possible via our website and the Maitland City Council Facebook page.
Squad is a training program that prepares swimmers for competition at all levels or for those just wanting to maintain fitness.
For competitive swimmers aspiring to compete for their swimming club and themselves at local, region, state and national events, each squad is tailored to a level of athlete and has in house training requirements and competencies that need to be met in order to progress. Having a professional coach, to help members navigate through the program pathway is essential to guide where members should aim to be regardless of the stage of their swimming career.
Professional coaches administer the squad system. It prepares athletes for all levels of competitive swimming and provides programs to meet the fitness needs of participants. Different levels of squad offer different programming to cater for different skills, fitness and goals.
*Please note: Parents and students (over 12 years) are required to wear face masks in the indoor area. Please adhere to the NSW Government Social Distancing Regulations. Due to pool space and attendance some sessions have been combined.
Much more challenging than Bronze Squad - swimmers will typically swim freestyle at about 1:40 100 Free Pace on entry and 1:25 prior to entering Gold. Ages from 10-15. Swimmers are seeking to become consummate performers of all strokes and skills, eliminating weaknesses. Volume of each 90 minute session is 4500-5000m.
It is expected that swimmers attend 5-6 sessions per week. Coaches will emphasise the importance of physiological conditioning to meet the demands of improvement and discuss goal setting to guide development. Swimmers will be capable of swimming multiple events at representative level, including some Country and State qualifications.
| MON | TUE | WED | THUR | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5am - 6:30am | 5am - 6:30am | 5am - 6:30am | 5am - 6:30am | 5am - 6:30am | 5am - 6:30am |
| 4pm - 5:30pm | 4pm - 5:30pm | 4pm - 5:30pm | 4pm - 5:30pm | 4pm - 5:30pm | |
| 5:30pm - 7pm | 5:30pm - 7pm |
This is the first level of squad proper. Swimmers will need to be able to swim about 2:15 pace for each 100m of freestyle, with immaculate backstroke technique. All butterfly and breaststroke components are of high quality and continuing to improve. All turns, including medley switches, are being perfected. The ideal age for swimmers in this group is 8-11, but progression is skill dependent.
It is expected that swimmers attend four sessions per week. It is not uncommon for teens to participate and be challenged. Sessions are one hour in duration and typically span 2500m. Swimming coaches will seek to develop all strokes and skills without preference to one or another - the aim is to produce well-rounded swimmers with the best variety of skills for future development. Swimmers should be involved in a swimming club and may be capable of representing their club at regional level competition if they can achieve the necessary qualifying time.
| MON | TUE | WED | THUR | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am |
| 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | |
6:30pm - 7:30pm |
Offers a bridging standard between the final competencies of LTS and Bronze Squad. Minimum standards require swimmers to demonstrated excellent freestyle and backstroke and maintain a good pace without compromising technique. A propulsive breaststroke kick and an understanding of breaststroke pull, as well as the ability to butterfly kick well is crucial. Streamlines should be perfect and flip turns should be executed on request.
One hour sessions in groups of approximately ten directed by a single coach on deck. Usually 1500m per session. It is expected that swimmers attend three sessions per week. Ideal ages would be 6-8 but there is no bar to later developing swimmers entering. Swimmers are exposed to more formal requirements of group swimming, being more independent and responsible for their own performance and habits. Swimmers are encouraged to join a swimming club and begin to compete. Squad coaches can support swimmers by linking them to higher levels of competition and beginning to establish links between success at this level and achieving more highly in the sport.
| MON | TUE | WED | THUR | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am | 6:30am - 7:30am |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am | 7:00am - 8:00am |
5:30pm - 6:30pm | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | |
6:30pm - 7:30pm |
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The highest standard of training offered - swimmers are typically aged between 14 and 20.
This training group houses swimmers capable of competing at a State, National and Olympic Trial level. The training sessions are 2 hours in duration and can range in distance from 6500m - 8000m depending on the season training planner.
Swimmers may begin to specialise in certain events but are nonetheless trained as medley swimmers. The expectation is that skills are performed perfectly, swimmers are independent and serious in their approach.
Swimmers will typically attend 6-10 sessions in this group. This squad develops the most successful swimmers in our region.
| MON | TUE | WED | THUR | FRI | SAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5am - 7am | 5am - 7am | 5am - 7am | 5am - 7am | 5am - 7am | 5am - 7am |
| 4:30pm - 6:30pm | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
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Please contact Maitland Aquatics on 02 4933 5073 or at [email protected] to enquire.
Please see below for costs for weekly direct debit costs for each program.
Bronze (4 Sessions) - $20.15
Silver - $30.00
Gold - $40.00
Open - $40.00
Fitness/Adult - $21.00
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