Surrey Park’s squads are structured to cater for swimmers of all levels and ability. There is a pathway for each swimmer, when ready, to progress to the next appropriate squad.
Progression within the Club squad program is at the discretion of the squad coach and will be discussed with both swimmers and parents.
Click Here for Surrey Park’s Swimming Pathways.
High Performance Squad
Coach: Justin Bell
- Preparation for Open National level competition;
- Swimmers are aged 18 years and over;
- Entry to this squad is by invitation;
- 9 pool sessions per week;
- Specialised strength and conditioning program;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
High Performance Transition Squad
Coach: Justin Bell
- Preparation for Open and Age National level competition;
- Swimmers are aged 17 years and over;
- Entry to this squad is by invitation;
- 9 pool sessions per week;
- Specialised strength and conditioning program;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
National Age Performance Squad
Coach: Justin Bell
- Preparation for State and National Age competitions;
- Swimmers are aged 13 – 17 years;
- 8 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
National Target Squad
Coach: Justin Bell
- Qualify for State and National Age competitions;
- Swimmers are aged 12 years and over;
- 7 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
Open Performance Squad
Coach: Michael Goff
- Preparation for State level competition;
- Swimmers are aged 16 years and over;
- 8 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
State Performance Squad
- Preparation for State level competition;
- Swimmers are aged 13 to 17 years;
- 7 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
State Junior Squad
- Preparation for State level competition;
- Swimmers are aged 13 years and under;
- 6 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
State Target Squad
Coach: Michael Goff
- Preparation for State level competition;
- Swimmers are aged 13 years and over;
- 6 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
State Development Squad
- Preparation for State level competition;
- Aged 13 years and under;
- 5 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
Junior Squads
Junior Squads
Lead Junior Coach: Matt Burns
Junior Coaches: Anthony Lin, Chris Tang, Qiao Ning Huang, Zac Apap
Junior Advanced
- Advanced Junior swimmers
- Preparation for relevant Club, District and State competitions;
- 4 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
Junior Intermediate
- Intermediate Junior swimmers
- Proficient in all 4 strokes;
- Enhance water competency
- 3 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
Junior Beginner
- Refinement of stroke technique;
- Develop water competency;
- 2 sessions per week;
- Swimmers who train with Surrey Park’s club squads are required to join the Club as a “swimmer” member
At the end of each of the major competition cycles each season (Victorian Short Course Championships (September), Victorian Long Course Championships (December) and National Age Championships (April), swimmers in all squads will be assessed by the coaching staff to identify which squad is appropriate for them for the next cycle.
If you wish to speak to your child’s coach, please email them and arrange a time to meet.
JOINING SURREY PARK SWIMMING CLUB
All swimmers who train with Surrey Park Swimming Club’s squads (Junior Squad upwards) are required to join the Club as a “Swimmer” member each season. The swimming membership year runs from 1st July to 30 June.
Joining or rejoining the Club involves completion or confirmation of membership details online through Swimming Australia’s Swim Central system and payment of an annual membership fee.
The majority of the membership fee paid is retained by Swimming Victoria and Swimming Australia. this covers a swimmer’s registration plus necessary insurance for training, competing and participating in other Surrey Park activities.