OUR SWIM SQUADS PROGRAM

Swimmers who have achieved a level of swimming where they no longer require the intensive instruction provided in our SwimSteps Learn to Swim Program, will progress to Hampton’s Swim Squads Program, TEAM ACCELERATE. This is the FUN place to swim squad with a focus on form, fitness, fast and fun recreational squad swimming

Our Swim Squad - TEAM ACCELERATE Levels

TEAM ACCELERATE - Red Team

Swimmers graduating from our SwimSteps program will now continue their progression in the water in our Red Team. This new mini squad format is designed to bridge the gap between a smaller class in the water and the larger numbers in multiple lanes in TEAM ACCELERATE.

Requirements:

Gear bag with

Swim Cap
Water bottle
Goggles
Towel

TEAM ACCELERATE - White Team

White Team is an introductory swim squad in the TEAM ACCELERATE Program for swimmers transitioning from Red Team. It is the first competitive training group at Hampton Swim School. Because squad is FUN, in each session we utilise team-based games, activities and drills for continued stroke refinement, endurance in all the four competitive strokes and the practise of racing techniques such as starts, turns and finishes. There is also an introduction to the pace clock and medley swimming. are 45 minutes. Each session runs for 40-45 minutes

Requirements:

Gear bag with

Fins
Swim Cap
Water bottle
Goggles
Towel

To advance into Silver Team, swimmers must be able to successfully:

Swim 50m of freestyle with the correct progression of push off, streamline, kick, arms and bilateral breathing
Swim 50m of backstroke with the correct progression of push off, streamline, kick, arms and rotation
Swim 25m of breaststroke and butterfly with correct progression of push off, streamlining, kick, arms and breathing coordination
Perform the required racing dive, rudimentary tumble turn and stroke drills

TEAM ACCELERATE – Silver Team

Silver Team refines all competitive strokes, extends conditioning and develops training techniques. Our Silver Team is for the accomplished squad swimmer. Focus is on challenging fitness, flexibility, strength, endurance and speed to achieve your personal goals, including competitive training. Classes run for 1 hour.

Requirements:

Gear bag with

Fins
Swim Cap
Water bottle
Goggles
Pull buoy
Snorkel
Towel

TEAM ACCELERATE – Black Team

Black Team is our top-level squad swim session for the committed squad swimmer who is looking towards the more competitive aspect of swimming as a sport, or the experienced swimmer who is still in love with swimming. Membership into the Black Squad is via invitation only by the Head Coach. The aim of our Black Team is to develop advanced training and racing skills in all four competitive strokes in order for swimmers to reach their full potential. Swimmers are expected to have a high level of commitment and in doing so, are expected to attend a minimum of 3 sessions per week, year-round, including attendance at swim club and carnivals.

These classes run from 1 to 1.5 hours.

Requirements: