2018 Squad Information :

Penguins  - Body position and basic arm action

This squad is for children who can already swim a very basic freestyle unaided and can kick on their back.  Lessons take place in the shallow end are 25 minutes long.  In this squad, children will be working towards breathing to the side on freestyle, and streamlined long arm backstroke.

Monday and Wednesday 4.30-4.55pm

Dolphins - Breathing Development

This squad is for children who can confidently spend the whole lesson swimming lengths of freestyle and backstroke in water that is out of their depth.  Children will be working towards strong freestyle, with smooth breathing to both sides, and strong backstroke, with streamlined body position.  Breaststroke will be introduced.  Good dives.  Lessons will be 25 minutes long.

Monday and Wednesdays 5.00-5.25pm

Orcas - All round swimming competence

This squad is for children who are confident at freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke but need to develop their skills.  This squad will be working towards excellent freestyle and backstroke technique and correct breaststroke technique.  Butterfly will be developed as well as racing dives and turns.

Option 1 Monday/Wednesday 5.30pm to 6.15pm OR

Option 2 Tuesday/Thursday 5.30pm to 6.15pm

Marlins - Motueka Competitive Squad

This team train 4 days a week over summer.  Fitness is developed and technique is perfected.  Squad members are welcomed to attend various Swim Nelson Marlborough meets throughout the year, and may choose to register with Swim NZ to attend any nationwide events.  There is a friendly team spirit among swimmers.

Summer: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays 5:30pm-7:00pm

Winter: Wednesday - 7:15am,    Saturday - 8:00am   Richmond Aquatic Centre

Club Nights will run approximately once a month on a training night from 5.30pm.  This will run instead of training to support the swimmers with swim turns and racing.

Beginner Lessons : There is no Level 1 Beginner.  We feel that the Motueka High School Pool is too deep for any of the little ones and the risk is too high.  We can refer you to other swim schools in the district that cater for this leave.  Andy & Karen Price (Active Kidz Swim School www.activekidzswimschool.co.nz) run lessons in their heated pool in Mapua and cater for this level.