Squad Timetable

All training sessions are held at the Port Lincoln Leisure Centre. You must be a financial member of Swimming SA and member of West Coast Swimming Club to train with any of our squads. Squad lists and the training timetables are reviewed on a term by term basis. It is important that you only attend the sessions which you have been allocated to. West Coast Swimming Club offers differentiated programs across three squad levels; State Age / Open, Development and Junior. Swimmers transitioning between squads are also catered for during this stage in their development. 

2020 TERM 1 TIMETABLE - port lincoln pool

The criteria used for squad allocation below are currently under review by the coaching team (2020). For families seeking clarification about their own child's squad allocation ​please put your questions or concerns in writing to coachwcsc@gmail.com

STATE AGE / OPEN squad  11 years +

Swimmers that have made 2 or more Metropolitan State Age / Open Times listed below in any event that is 100m +
  • Training 4 - 5 swim sessions per week
  • Show consistency through training
  • Read & understand swimming programs/sets
  • Encouraged to swim at SAPSASA /SSSSA / State Championship Events
  • Developing all strokes, turns, starts and finishes
  • ​Can read the speed clock and work to set time cycles

2020 LC and sC State Qualifying times

transition purple

Those transitioning into State Squad have been individually contacted to establish an appropriate transition plan.  

​DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

Swimmers that are developing into State Age / Open level athletes. Following Swimming Australia’s national Junior Excellence (JX) program aimed to recognise, reward and inspire junior swimmers through achieving target qualifying times. Set in 4 tier standards: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Green
  • Training 2 - 3 swim sessions per week
  • Develop an understanding of the speed clock/sets
  • Develop race skills and technique in all strokes
  • Can swim a 200 Individual Medley with turns
  • Encouraged to swim at Time Trials, and nominate for SAPSASA / SSSSA school teams

JUNIOR 

Swimmers looking to be involved into a swimming club. For skills and general development.
  • Develop swimming skills and personal growth
  • Training 1- 2 swim sessions weekly
  • Develop understanding of swimming sets and technique requirements

swim for life

Swimmers who are previous West Coast Swimming club members looking to maintain their aerobic fitness, overall health and squad friendships. Swim for Life members are offered the opportunity of attending three sessions per week restricted to evenings only. 

Where We Train

The West Coast Swimming Club train at the Port Lincoln Leisure Centre in Port Lincoln and at other regional pools such as Cummins. Membership to the club is open to swimmers from across the Eyre Peninsula and training opportunities are dependent on the availability of coaches and facilities in each regional location. Throughout the year swimmers are also given the opportunity to be involved in coaching clinics and training programs outside of club activities.