Squad Criteria

Squad Criteria

Select your squad below to view placement criteria and what to expect at each level of the D&G pathway.

Updated criteria for each squad are currently being finalised. Full details will be published here shortly.
Typically ages 7+ — coach assessed

Skills Development

Developing technique, watermanship and individual skills across all four strokes.

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Typically ages 8+ — coach assessed

Competitive Development

Introducing structured training and competition. Building fitness, race skills and confidence.

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Typically ages 9+ — coach assessed

Bronze Squad

Swimmers beginning structured competitive training and developing racing skills and consistency.

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Typically ages 11+ — coach assessed

Silver Squad

Swimmers building consistency, competition experience and regional-level performance.

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Typically ages 13+ — coach assessed

Gold / Performance Squad

Performance-focused swimmers training towards regional, national and international opportunities.

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Squad placement is based on attitude, attendance, effort and ability. Swimmers progress at different rates, and all placements are subject to coach assessment — age guidelines are indicative only.