Squad Structure
Please browse through our squad structure shown below. If you are interested in joining, please contact us.
Assessment of new swimmers
- New swimmers are assessed by one of our competitive squad coaches in a short in-water assessment
- Parents are asked to fill out a short questionnaire while their child is completing their assessment so that the coach can also consider their age and social aspects when selecting the correct squad
- Potential members will then be invited to join the squad best suited to their level of ability as decided upon by the assessing coach
- New members are able to start training as soon as their membership form and fee is handed in so as they are covered by insurance
- Quite often a swimmer will attend their first training session and be moved up or down a squad accordingly after seeing how they cope with an hour long session
We do require squad swimmers to be able to swim correct freestyle, backstroke and basic breaststroke with a basic understanding of dolphin kick. We also run Learn to Swim lessons for swimmers who are not quite ready for squads.
It is recommended that swimmers attend at least 75% of the training sessions offered to them, however consideration is given to their other activities such as other sports, school committments, illness and injury.
RSC SQUAD STRUCTURE 2011-12
National Squad
Coach: Tracy Johnston - Head Coach (pool & dryland) Sessions per week: 8
About National Squad
National Squad is the highest level of the Ringwood Swimming Club squad structure. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 8 pool sessions per week of 1.5 hours in duration. In addition to this, swimmers are also expected to attend 2 dryland sessions per week of 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. National Squad trains alongside Performance Squad at many sessions, allowing a smoother transition of swimmers through the squads. Swimmers in this squad are expected to make the highest commitment to competitive swimming to achieve success at national level competitions. The Head Coach of the Ringwood Swimming Club is directly responsible for the training of National Squad.
National Squad Selection:
- Registered competitive member of RSC
- Aged 13/O yrs
- Have achieved an Age or Open National Qualifying Time OR
- Within 1 second of a 50m Age or Open National Qualifying Time OR
- Within 2 seconds of a 100m or 200m Age or Open National Qualifying Time
- Successfully passed a National Squad Entry Assessment conducted by the Head Coach to evaluate the swimmer's ability and committment to competitive swimming
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, kick board, short fins, pull buoy, hand paddles, band, snorkel (front facing), drag shorts, mesh bag for equipment.
Performance Squad
Coach: Tracy Johnston - Head Coach (pool & dryland) Sessions per week: 6 - 8
About Performance Squad
Swimmers in Performance Squad are expected to attend 6 - 8 pool sessions per week, ranging from 1.5 – 2.0 hours in duration. In addition to this, swimmers are also expected to attend 2 dryland sessions per week of 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Performance Squad trains alongside National Squad at many sessions, allowing for a smooth transition of swimmers through the squads. Swimmers in this squad are expected to make a high commitment to competitive swimming to achieve success at state level competitions.
Performance Squad Selection
- Registered Competitive Member of Ringwood Swimming Club
- Aged 11 years or over
- Have achieved an Age or Open State Qualifying Time
- Within 2 seconds of a 100m or 200m Age or Open State Qualifying Time
- Successfully passed a Performance Squad Entry Assessment conducted by the Head Coach to evaluate the swimmer's training ability and commitment to competitive swimming.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, kick board, short fins, pull buoy, hand paddles, band, snorkel (front facing), drag shorts, mesh bag for equipment.
Target Squad
Coach: Meg Lane (pool) Tracy Johnston (dryland) Sessions per week: 5
About Target Squad
Swimmers in Target Squad are expected to attend 5 pool sessions per week, ranging from 1.0 – 1.5 hours in duration. In addition to this, swimmers are also expected to attend 1 dryland sessions per week of 45 minutes duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected to make a commitment to competitive swimming to achieve state qualifying times and compete regularly at external meets. Target squad has one coach responsible for their training, who is present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 2 – 3 years in Target squad.
Target Squad Selection
- Registered Competitive Member of Ringwood Swimming Club
- Aged 10 years or over
- Correct and proficient Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
- Excellent stamina
- Competing regularly at external swim meets
- Successfully passed a Target Squad Entry Assessment to evaluate the swimmer's training ability and commitment to competitive swimming.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, kick board, short fins, pull buoy, hand paddles, band, snorkel (front facing), mesh bag for equipment.
Development Squad
Coach: Meg Lane Sessions per week: 4
About Development Squad
Swimmers in Development Squad are expected to attend 4 pool sessions per week, which are 1 hour in duration. Swimmers are expected to make a commitment to competitive swimming to achieve success at external competitions. Development Squad has one coach responsible for their training, who is present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 – 2 years in Development Squad.
Development Squad Selection:
- Registered Competitive Member of Ringwood Swimming Club
- Aged 8 years or over
- Correct Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
- Good stamina
- Competing regularly at district level swim meets
- Successfully passed a Development Squad Entry Assessment to evaluate the swimmer's training ability and interest in competitive swimming.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, kick board, short fins, pull buoy, hand paddles, mesh bag for equipment.
Ryan Squad
Coach: Meg Lane Sessions per week: 3
About Ryan Squad
Swimmers in Ryan squad are expected to attend 3 pool sessions per week, which are 1 hour in duration. Swimmers are expected to have a desire to compete and work to achieve success in district level competitions. Ryan Squad has one coach responsible for their training, who is present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 – 2 years in Ryan Squad.
Ryan Squad Selection
- Registered Member of Ringwood Swimming Club
- Aged 8 years or over
- Correct Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
- Good stamina
- Competing regularly at club level competitions
- Successfully passed a Ryan Squad Entry Assessment to evaluate the swimmer's training ability and interest in competitive swimming.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, kick board, short fins, pull buoy, hand paddles, mesh bag for equipment.
Hentschel Squads A & B
Coach: James Aspinall Sessions per week: 2
About Hentschel Squads A & B
Swimmers in these squads are expected to attend 2 pool sessions per week, which are 1 hour in duration. Swimmers are expected to have a desire to compete and work to achieve success at club level competitions. Hentschel Squads have one coach responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 year in these squads.
Hentschel Squad Selection
- Registered Member of Ringwood Swimming Club
- Aged 6 years or over
- Correct Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
- Basic Butterfly technique for 25m (must be legal)
- Basic stamina
- Competing regularly at club level competitions
- Successfully passed a Hentschel Squad Entry Assessment to evaluate the swimmer's training ability and interest in competitive swimming.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, kick board, short fins, pull buoy, mesh bag for equipment.
Fry Squads A & B
Coach: James Aspinall Sessions per week: 1
About Fry Squads A & B
Fry Squads A & B are equivalent to level 7 of our LTS program. Swimmers in these squad are expected to attend 1 pool session per week, which is 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in these squads are expected to have good stamina and a desire to compete at introductory level competitions within the club. Fry Squads A & B have one coach responsible for their training, who is present at all sessions. Fry squads only operate during school term times. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 year in these squads.
Fry Squad Selection
- Registered Member of Ringwood Swimming Club
- Aged 6 years or over
- Correct Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
- Basic understanding of Butterfly – able to swim 10m
- Desire to take part in club level competitions
- Successfully passed a Fry Squad Entry Assessment to evaluate the swimmer's training ability.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, kick board, short fins, pull buoy.
Novice Squad
Coach: James Aspinall Sessions per week: 1
About Novice Squad
Novice Squad is equivalent to level 6 of our LTS program. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 1 pool session per week, which is 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected have a desire to compete and be willing to participate in introductory level competitions within the club. Novice Squad has one coach responsible for their training, who is present at all sessions. Novice squad only operates during school term times. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 year in Novice Squad.
Novice Squad Selection
- Registered Member of Ringwood Swimming Club
- Aged 6 years or over
- Correct Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle
- Basic understanding of Dolphin kick
- Desire to take part in club level competitions
- Successfully passed a Novice Squad Entry Assessment to evaluate the swimmer's training ability
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, kick board, short fins, pull buoy.
Pre-Squad
Coach: James Aspinall Sessions per week: 1
About Pre-Squad
Pre-Squad is equivalent to level 5 of our LTS program. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 1 pool session per week, which is 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected have a desire to compete and be willing to participate in introductory level competitions within the club. Pre-Squad has one coach responsible for their training, who is present at all sessions. Pre-squad only operates during school term times. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 year in Pre-Squad.
Pre-Squad Selection:
- Registered Member of Ringwood Swimming Club
- Aged 5 years or over
- Correct Backstroke and Freestyle
- Correct Survival Backstroke
- Foundations of breaststroke kick - able to kick for 8m
- Desire to take part in club level competitions
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle.
SQUAD PROMOTIONS
Promotions will be conducted at the end of September and again at the end of March. Swimmers will be promoted based on selection criteria for the squad above their current squad.
