School Age and Squads
Development Squad (Level 5)
An introduction to squad swimming, developing technique, endurance and speed. The displayed 60-minute duration is a project placeholder; confirm the session length with reception.
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Development Squad (Level 5)
An introduction to squad swimming, developing technique, endurance and speed. The displayed 60-minute duration is a project placeholder; confirm the session length with reception.
Swimming information
Program details and questions
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For developing swimmers ready to discuss the next stage after foundational lessons. Tell the team about the swimmer’s current level and recent experience before choosing a squad.
Healthways publishes Level 5 Development Squad and Levels 6–7 Squads. The team can confirm which pathway and session are appropriate for a Development and Advanced Squads enquiry.
Healthways publishes Level 5 Development Squad and Levels 6–7 Squads. The team can confirm which pathway and session are appropriate for a Development and Advanced Squads enquiry.
• Who it’s for: Placement by ability
• Session length: Confirm session length
• Learning format: Squad pathway
• Session length: Confirm session length
• Learning format: Squad pathway
Skills develop at an individual pace. These are learning goals, not guaranteed outcomes after a set number of lessons.
• Refine technique: Develop more effective strokes and improve swimming efficiency.
• Build endurance: Extend sustained swimming and develop speed as technique improves.
• Keep developing skills: Advanced squads combine stroke work, survival skills and fitness.
• Refine technique: Develop more effective strokes and improve swimming efficiency.
• Build endurance: Extend sustained swimming and develop speed as technique improves.
• Keep developing skills: Advanced squads combine stroke work, survival skills and fitness.
The development pathway introduces the squad environment. Advanced squads extend technique, speed and endurance, with a recreational setting for swimmers who enjoy swimming or want to pursue competition. Ask about the specific session structure and length when enquiring.
Getting ready:
• Swimwear, a towel and a bag for wet clothing.
• Any goggles or equipment already used in lessons; ask the team what is required.
• Your most recent level or assessment information, if available.
Allow time to check in and get changed. Mention any access or support needs when arranging your first visit.
Getting ready:
• Swimwear, a towel and a bag for wet clothing.
• Any goggles or equipment already used in lessons; ask the team what is required.
• Your most recent level or assessment information, if available.
Allow time to check in and get changed. Mention any access or support needs when arranging your first visit.
• Stroke Correction: Focus on technique, endurance and speed before or alongside a squad pathway.
• Level 5 Development Squad: An introduction to squad swimming without requiring a competitive goal.
• Levels 6–7 Squads: More advanced stroke and survival skills, endurance and fitness.
Assessments and next steps
Teachers review progress and recommend a suitable next level when the swimmer is ready. Teacher assessments generally take place every four to six weeks. Progress reviews set goals; skill evaluations record development towards the next level.
• Level 5 Development Squad: An introduction to squad swimming without requiring a competitive goal.
• Levels 6–7 Squads: More advanced stroke and survival skills, endurance and fitness.
Assessments and next steps
Teachers review progress and recommend a suitable next level when the swimmer is ready. Teacher assessments generally take place every four to six weeks. Progress reviews set goals; skill evaluations record development towards the next level.
Squad tuition guide
See the Swimming Lessons price guide for published category rates. Confirm your selected class, start date and total with reception. Regular enrolments use a $150 Swim Starter deposit before the first monthly debit.
For published fees, billing conditions, addresses and pool facilities, see the Swimming Lessons page.
Choose your centre:
• Mont Albert North: 03 9895 2300
• Ringwood: 03 9879 5777
Tell us your preferred location and suitable days. The team will confirm available sessions.
See the Swimming Lessons price guide for published category rates. Confirm your selected class, start date and total with reception. Regular enrolments use a $150 Swim Starter deposit before the first monthly debit.
For published fees, billing conditions, addresses and pool facilities, see the Swimming Lessons page.
Choose your centre:
• Mont Albert North: 03 9895 2300
• Ringwood: 03 9879 5777
Tell us your preferred location and suitable days. The team will confirm available sessions.
No. The published squad pathways also cater for swimmers who enjoy swimming recreationally. Discuss your child’s goals with the team.
Ask the team to discuss suitable entry requirements using the swimmer’s current skills and recent assessment. Include their age and known level in your enquiry.
Please ask reception to confirm the session length and timetable for the squad suited to your swimmer.
Eligible absences notified at least two hours before class can receive a make-up token. Enrolment and booking conditions apply. See the Swimming Lessons page for the full policy.
The form requests contact from the team. It does not reserve a place, process payment or confirm enrolment.
Include the swimmer’s current level, recent swimming experience, goals, preferred centre and available days. Ask the team to confirm squad placement and session length.
Use the page’s enquiry button to contact the team. For lesson dates, fees and other swimming information, open the More menu above.
Use the page’s enquiry button to contact the team. For lesson dates, fees and other swimming information, open the More menu above.
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