Squad swimming is a great way to develop lifelong skills, refine technique and most importantly be safe and have fun in the water. Rackley Squad Programs caters for all abilities and the focus is on developing each swimmer to reach their potential and love of the sport. Training sessions will provide swimmers with the skills and stamina needed to set their sights on competing at their chosen level be it Local, School, Masters or National level. Scroll to the bottom of the page for Fees Information.
OUR COACHES
At Rackley Colmslie Rebecca King bring years of experience as coaches and Olympians to the swimmers. She is passionate about swimming as a way of life. We cater our programs to Swimmers at all levels and abilities with a focus on long term success, achievement and enjoyment.
OUR FACILITIES
The Colmslie Aquatic Centre has a 50m outdoor pool and state of the art Gym.
JOIN THE CLUB!
At Rackley Colmslie we encourage Squad swimmers to join the swim club (Rackley Swim Team) which enables swimmers to swim at our regular swim club nights during the summer season as well as competing at local, Brisbane, Queensland and National Swim meets. Adult swimmers can join the Rackley Masters swim team.
For our coach profiles and more information click here
Squads for all levels
Junior Squad |
Junior Squad is our beginner squad and swim for 1 hour and is intended as the transition
from Learn to Swim to Squad swimming. At this level, the squad focuses on developing stroke
technique and skills while also introducing small amounts of endurance.
*Equipment required – flippers. |
Bronze Squad |
The bronze squad is the entry group into our performance-focused squads. Building upon the
fundamental swimming skills and develop your child’s ability to learn how to train and help
them develop a growth mindset and develop a love for the sport. Individual swimmers will be
introduced to a variety of racing opportunities as they continue to master the four
competitive strokes and gain greater proficiency in turns, starts and finishes. This is
achieved by introducing more advanced drills and training
techniques. *Equipment required – flippers, paddles, pull buoy & kickboard. |
Silver Squad |
Silver
Squad is our junior performance squad for students who wish to race at all level
competitions. At this level students are fine-tuning their skills and improving their
race fitness, endurance, speed and skills ready for competition. Recommended minimum of
4 sessions per week. (age 10-14) *Equipment required – flippers, paddles, pull buoy, kickboard & snorkel. |
Gold Squad |
The
Gold Squad is our senior performance squad for students who wish to race and compete
at all level competitions. At this level, students are fine-tuning their skills and
improving their race fitness, endurance, speed and skills ready for competition.
Recommended minimum of 6 sessions per week. (age 13+). |
Adult Squad |
Our
Adult Squad sessions are designed to improve performance and technique. SwimFit+ sessions
are tailored to the goals of the swimmers Experienced Rackley Coaches will help you reach your swimming goal. This level is
for those who are looking to improve their swimming technique and fitness. It is
suitable for a wide variety of people, from beginners through to competitive swimmers
training for Masters, Triathlon and/or Ocean swimming. |
Senior Squad |
Our Adult Squad sessions are designed to improve performance and technique. Sessions are tailored to the goals of the Swimmers. Longer sessions, lower lane density and experienced Rackley Coaches will help you reach your swimming goal. This level is for those who are looking to improve their swimming technique and fitness. It is suitable for a wide variety of people, from beginners through to competitive swimmers training for Masters, Triathlon and/or Ocean swimming |
Squad Fortnightly Fees*
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GOLD SQUAD
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$105.00
FN |
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SILVER
SQUAD |
$95.00 FN |
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BRONZE
SQUAD |
$85.00 FN |
| SENIOR SQUAD |
$70.00 FN |
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JUNIOR
SQUAD |
$75.00 FN |
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ADULT SQUAD |
$49.00 FN |
Squad fees are effective 31st August 2023 and will be debited fortnightly
*plus
a $0.39 fee from a third party insurer who ensures the protection and security of your direct debit
details
*Squad Membership Cancellation/Suspension Policy
Programmed Squad
breaks -Please note the fees for Squads are calculated based on an annual amount
spread across fortnightly payments. The amount takes into account expected breaks/holiday periods for
swimmers and coaches eg. Xmas- New Year and breaks after a major competition and during these times
fortnightly fees continue as normal. This enables Rackley to maintain an experienced and quality coaching
team.
Family breaks/holidays - if your swimmer is taking a break/holiday of
more than 2 weeks (or in case of injury) please complete a Squad fee hold form at least 7 days before the next direct debit.
Cancellations – If you decide to stop squad training and/or move
to another program please ensure you communicate with your coach so they understand your reasons and can
help address any concerns AND communicate in writing 7 days in advance of your next debit – see this link
for more information. Membership Cancellation Form