Hawks 2

​​​​​​​Swimmers normally progress into this squad from Hawks 1, though swimmers of suitable ability can move directly into this squad. This is a comprehensive period of training that covers all aspects of a developing swimmer’s needs. Over time in this squad swimmers will be taught:

  • Advanced Stroke Technique
  • Advanced Racing Tumble Turn Skills
  • Advanced Racing Open Turn Skills
  • Pace Clock Skills and how to correctly time themselves
  • Individual Medley Skills
  • Basics of Race Pace Training Skills

Entry Criteria

  • Must be competent (as assessed by Aquahawks coaches) at all four strokes and all racing turns.
  • Must be able to execute a racing dive from the starting blocks for all 4 strokes.
  • Must be able to swim 200m continuously in legal Freestyle and Backstroke and 100m continuously in legal Breaststroke and 50m continuously in legal Butterfly.​​​​​​​

Competitions

Swimmers must attend Monthly Club Nights and take part in the Annual Club Championships, and also the Napier Port Ocean Swim. They are encouraged to enter NZ Junior Festival, Regional Summer and Winter Championships, and local meets.


See the timetable for training times