Our Squads

The competitive pathway at Carlile Swimming Team is built on the philosophy of our founders, Forbes and Ursula Carlile.

 "Our objective is not to produce a champion but to provide an atmosphere where champions are inevitable.  However, swimming is a means to an end... to build self confidence, self-discipline and integrity and courage for life"

To allow the coaches to successfully create to the atmosphere of Forbes and Ursula's philosophy, the criteria for progression on the competitive pathway at Carlile embodies their statement.

Attitude

1. Desire to improve,

2. Self Motivation,

3. Engagement.

Attendance 

Consistency - regularity and routine,

Frequency - meeting squad expections,

Communication - with all coaching staff.

Quality

of Attitude

of Attendance

of Performance

Each individual squad is outlined below, these standards allow for swimmers to develop at a pace that will help them to become competitive at the highest levels of competition possible for their age.

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Otters Squad

  • Age Range: 6-9 yrs

  • Aim: Develop racing skills and technique while introducing swimmers to club and district level competitions.

  • Attendance: Minimum 3x sessions per week.

Penguins Squad

  • Age Range: 9-11yrs

  • Aim: An introduction to squad based training in the Competitive program

  • Attendance: 4-5 sessions per week

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Rays Squad

  • Age Range: 10-12 yrs

  • Aim: Prepare and qualify for a range of events in multiple strokes and distances at JNR State Championships, while developing training attitudes and habits for the Piranhas squad.

  • Attendance: 5-6 sessions per week.

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Piranhas Squad

  • Age Range: 11-13 yrs

  • Aim: Prepare and qualify swimmers for their first National Age Championships.

  • Attendance: JNR Stream 5-6 sessions per week, SNR Stream 6-8 sessions per week.

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Crocs Squad

  • Age Range: 13-17

  • Aim: Equip swimmers with the skills to qualify for National Age Finals and Junior International Competition.

  • Attendance Expectation: Minimum 7 sessions per week.

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Senior Squad

  • Age: Finished High School

  • Aim: Podium finish at Senior International level competitions.

  • Attendance Requirement: Minimum 9 sessions per week.

Not what you’re looking for?

Another option is Teen Squad. The Teen Squad is a squad within the Carlile Swim Schools that allows for swimmers to train with other swimmers of a similar age with no commitment requirements. You can enquire about this HERE via the swim school website.