• Fortnightly direct debit – every second Friday.
• Squads do not use the parent portal at present.
• Customers can only hold a position in the program alongside a medical certificate for a
• Period of between 3-8 weeks. If illness is longer than 8 weeks then the student must be cancelled from the squad.
• Students must book in for permanent weekly lessons.
• Students must purchase and bring listed equipment.
• Any assessments or level progressions must be in written form from the coach, word of
• Mouth is not an acceptable method.

Junior Squad focuses on stroke technique and skills over all four strokes with an emphasis on squad etiquette. Swimmers are generally between 8 and 12 years of age. In this squad swimmers are targeting to compete at the local area championships – Swimming Metro North East (SMNE). Swimmers are also encouraged to participate in the Lane Cove Swim Club Saturday morning races to gain further experience and skills.

• 1 hour sessions
• Equipment – Fins, Kickboards and labelled water bottle
• If student under 15 years of age, an adult must accompany them in the centre
• Each member of Junior squad are encouraged to be a registered member of the Lane Cove Swim Club

Teen SwimFit

Teen Swimfit is our program designed for teenagers looking to improve swimming fitness and ability. This squad will focus on stroke technique and overall fitness, aiming to have our swimmers fit & fast! This squad is open to swimmers aged from 13-18 years only.

• 1 hour sessions
• Equipment – Fins, Kickboard, pool buoy and labelled water bottle
• Students able to enter for lessons without an adult regardless of their age
• Each member of Teen Swimfit are encouraged to be a registered member of the Lane Cove Swim Club

Masters SwimFit

Masters SwimFit is our program designed for swimmers looking to train for surf/ocean swims, triathlons, masters/school carnivals or for general fitness. This squad will focus on stroke technique and efficiency, with an emphasis on overall conditioning from sprint through to aerobic training. This squad is open to all swimmers aged 13 years and older, including Adults.

• 1-1.5 hour sessions
• Equipment – Fins, Kickboard, pool buoy and labelled water bottle
• Students able to enter for lessons without an adult regardless of their age
• Each member of Masters Swimfit are encouraged to be a registered member of the Lane Cove Swim Club

Bronze Squad

Bronze Squad focuses on the development of race technique and skills, with an introduction into conditioning. Swimmers are generally under the age of 13 years. In this squad swimmers are targeting to compete at the local area championships – Swimming Metropolitan North East (SMNE), Sydney Metropolitan Championships and the NSW Junior State Championships.

• 1 hour sessions, up to 5 per week
• Equipment – Kickboard, fins, pool buoy & labelled water bottle
• Students able to enter for lessons without an adult regardless of their age
• Each member of Bronze Squad must be a registered swimming member of the Lane Cove Swim Club

Silver Squad

Silver Squad focuses on the development of advanced race technique and skills and a continuation of conditioning for performance. Swimmers are generally under the age of 14 years. In this squad swimmers are targeting to compete in local area meets with a major focus on the NSW State Championships.

• 1.5 hour sessions, for best results we recommend a minimum of 3 sessions per week
• Equipment – Kickboard, fins, pool buoy & labelled water bottle
• Students able to enter for lessons without an adult regardless of their age
• Each member of Silver Squad must be a registered swimming member of the Lane Cove Swim Club

Gold Squad

Gold Squad focuses on advanced race technique, skills and strategy. This program combines pool, dryland training and sport science services as a part of physical preparation for elite performance. Swimmers are generally over the age of 13 years. In this squad swimmers will be targeting to be competitive at the NSW State Championships and compete at the Australian National Championships.

• 2 hour sessions, for best results we recommend a minimum of 4 sessions per week
• Equipment – Kickboard, fins, pool buoy & labelled water bottle
• Students able to enter for lessons without an adult regardless of their age
• Gold Squad members over the age of 16 years will get access to the Gym facilities outside of their squad times
• Each member of Gold Squad must be a registered swimming member of the Lane Cove Swim Club