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MLC Aquatic Squad Structure

MLC Aquatic is a community based competitive swimming club that promotes the development of swimmers of either gender, at every stage, from Learn to Swim at MLC Swim School through to national level athletes.

The MLC Aquatic squad structure is designed to give swimmers the ability move up, across & into a squad that will meet their swimming needs based on age, swimming ability and commitment level.

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National and National Performance Squads

National Squad swimmers train 7-8 sessions per week. National Performance Squad swimmers train 8-9 sessions per week. Both squads have 3 gym sessions and multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 14 years and over. Swimmers are expected to make a full commitment to the training and competition schedule as set by the head coach. Swimmers in this group compete at an Australian Age National level or are aiming to qualify for Australian Age or Open National Championships.

State and State Performance Squad

State Squad swimmers train 3-4 sessions per week with 1 gym session & multiple dry land sessions per week. The Squad will be open to Year 11/12 students and University students who have previously competed at a State or National level as well as current State level swimmers aiming to maintain fitness for school swimming and compete at State Championships. Swimmers will be required to do a minimum 3 sessions per week, compete in some competitions and be members of MLC Aquatic. State Performance Squad swimmers train 5-7 sessions per week with 3 gym sessions & multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 13 years & older and are expected to attend training and competitions as prescribed by the coach. Swimmers are aiming to make State Championship Finals and heading towards or have National Qualifying Times.

MLC Aquatic National Development Squad

National Development Squad swimmers train 4-6 sessions per week with 2 gym sessions and multiple dry land session per week. Swimmers are generally aged 11-13 and show a high level of ability in competitive swimming and a strong desire to improve their training and competition performances heading towards National Age qualifying times.

MLC Aquatic Junior Squad

Junior Squad swimmers train 2-4 sessions per week with multiple dry land sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 9-11 years. Swimmers are expected to join the MLC Aquatic Swimming Club and to compete in District and Club level competitions.

MLC Aquatic Mini Squad

Mini Squad swimmers train 2 sessions per week. Swimmers are aged 8-10 years and have a desire to further their swimming in a competitive nature. This squad provides an introduction to training for competition and to junior level competitions and novice meets.

MLC Aquatic District Squad

District Squad swimmers train between 1 and 4 sessions per week. Swimmers are generally aged 11 years and older. Swimmers can choose to swim 1-2 times per week or 3-4 times per week. There are no obligations to compete or to join MLC Aquatic swimming club however, there will be opportunities to compete if swimmers choose to do so.