Mini Hawks (Fundamentals)

Mini Hawks is an Entry squad for those who have completed learn-to-swim lessons. Focused on learning the basics of squad swimming, racing skills, and foundations of technique and kick across all 4 strokes. Target age 10 & Under.

Over time in this squad swimmers will be taught: 

  • Foundations of Stroke Technique & Kick 

  • Lane Etiquette and Safety 

  • Dolphin (Double Leg) kicking 

  • Correct Racing Tumble Turns & Open Turns 

  • Racing Meet Procedures

Entry criteria 

  • Must be competent (as assessed by Aquahawks coaches) to swim 100m continuously in legal freestyle & backstroke, 50m of breaststroke (with proper breaststroke kick) and basic knowledge of butterfly. 

  • Must be able to complete a forward roll in the water. 

  • Must be able to execute a standing dive from the side of the pool or off the starting block. 

  • Must complete 2x50 kick @ 2:00, while going under 1:30 on both.

Equipment 

Long fins, kickboard, drink bottle 

Competitions

Swimmers can attend Club Nights and take part in the Annual Club Championships. ​​​​​​​

See the timetable for training times