Adult Squad
Formerly Adult Stroke Correction Squad. Our Adult Swim Squad combines structured workouts, technique refinement, personalised feedback, so you can become a more confident and efficient swimmer.
Join a supportive squad environment and become a more confident & efficient swimmer
For those in our adult swimming lessons or those wanting to refine their technique, this is the next step for you!
What's involved?
- Progressive Levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
- Technical Refinement
- Endurance Training
- Competitive & Fitness Training
Adult Squad level overview
Find your most suitable level
All levels are for members 18 years or older
This level is designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and can swim up to 1000m per session. The focus is on building foundational skills, enhancing comfort in the water, and learning proper stroke techniques. Perfect for those looking to improve their fitness and build basic endurance at a comfortable pace.
Level | Duration | Training Inclusions | Session Distance | Required* |
| Ignite (beginner) | 45 mins | – Basic Stroke Mechanics – Drill, Breathing, Body Position – Basic Endurance – Short Distance Sets | 1km+ | – Able to swim 500m-1000m per 45-minute session. – Comfortable with basic strokes (freestyle, backstroke). – Capable of basic lap swimming with rest intervals. – Goals: Improve endurance, stroke technique, and confidence in the water. |
Session times
Morning Session
Mondays 7:15-8:00am
Wednesdays 7:15-8:00am
Thursdays 7:15-8:00am
Afternoon Session
Tuesdays 7:15-8:00pm
Wednesdays 7:15-8:00pm
Thursdays 6:15-7:00pm
Elevate level is geared towards swimmers and triathletes who can swim up to 2000m per session and are proficient in 3 strokes. This level emphasizes building endurance, refining stroke technique, and developing consistent pacing, with structured workouts that incorporate a variety of strokes and intervals. Ideal for those looking to advance their skills and swim more efficiently, whether for fitness, open water, or competition.
Level | Duration | Training Inclusions | Session Distance | Required* |
| Elevate (intermediate) | 60 mins | – Technical Refinement – Advance Drills – Mild Endurance Training – Mid Distance Sets | 1.5km to 2km+ | – Able to swim 1500m-2000m per 60-minute session. – Proficient in freestyle, backstroke, and ideally breaststroke, with a working knowledge of turns. – Able to follow structured workouts and maintain pace over multiple laps. – Goals: Increase stamina, refine technique, develop pace awareness, and introduce intervals. |
Session times coming soon
Tailored for experienced swimmers and triathletes who can handle sessions of 2000m-3500m and are skilled in all four strokes. This level focuses on high-intensity training, speed development, and race strategy, providing technical fine-tuning for competitive performance. Perfect for those training for competitive swimming events, triathlons, or seeking to reach peak physical performance.
Level | Duration | Training Inclusions | Session Distance | Required* |
| Elevate (advanced) | 75 mins | – Advance Technique work – High Intensity Training – Mid-Long Endurance Sets – Complex Drills – Stroke Efficiency Focus – Race Event Specific Training | 2.5km to 3.5km+ | – Able to swim 2500m-3000m per 90-minute session. – Proficient in all four strokes, including butterfly and effective flip turns. – Can maintain technique and pace over longer sets with minimal rest. – Goals: Build competitive endurance, improve speed, work on race strategies, and incorporate high-intensity training. |
Session times
Morning Sessions
Mondays 6:00-7:15am
Wednesdays 6:00-7:15am
Thursdays 6:00-7:15am
This level is designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and can swim up to 1000m per session. The focus is on building foundational skills, enhancing comfort in the water, and learning proper stroke techniques. Perfect for those looking to improve their fitness and build basic endurance at a comfortable pace.
Duration: 45 mins
Session Distance: 1km+
Training Inclusions
– Basic Stroke Mechanics
– Drill, Breathing, Body Position
– Basic Endurance
– Short Distance Sets
Required*
– Able to swim 500m-1000m per 45-minute session.
– Comfortable with basic strokes (freestyle, backstroke).
– Capable of basic lap swimming with rest intervals.
– Goals: Improve endurance, stroke technique, and confidence in the water.
Session times
Morning Session
Mondays 7:15-8:00am
Wednesdays 7:15-8:00am
Thursdays 7:15-8:00am
Afternoon Session
Tuesdays 7:15-8:00pm
Wednesdays 7:15-8:00pm
Thursdays 6:15-7:00pm
Elevate level is geared towards swimmers and triathletes who can swim up to 2000m per session and are proficient in 3 strokes. This level emphasizes building endurance, refining stroke technique, and developing consistent pacing, with structured workouts that incorporate a variety of strokes and intervals. Ideal for those looking to advance their skills and swim more efficiently, whether for fitness, open water, or competition.
Duration: 60 mins
Session Distance: 1.5km to 2km+
Training Inclusions
Required*
Session times coming soon
Tailored for experienced swimmers and triathletes who can handle sessions of 2000m-3500m and are skilled in all four strokes. This level focuses on high-intensity training, speed development, and race strategy, providing technical fine-tuning for competitive performance. Perfect for those training for competitive swimming events, triathlons, or seeking to reach peak physical performance.
Duration: 75 mins
Session Distance: 2.5km to 3.5km+
Training Inclusions
Required*
Session times
Morning Sessions
Mondays 6:00-7:15am
Wednesdays 6:00-7:15am
Thursdays 6:00-7:15am
Want to join the Adult Swim Squad?
If you are interested in the Adult Squad, please reach out to our friendly team at aquatics@northcoteaquaticreccentre.com.au or give us a call on (03) 9088 4600 to organise access to the squad.
If you're already registered as a squad member, you can book a session time below
Adult Squad FAQs
If you still wish to be a part of the squad no action is required from you.
Stroke Correction Squad members will continue to enjoy their existing benefits in the refreshed version of the squad, with the added advantage of more tailored class options.
Membership rates remain unchanged, and you’re all set to enjoy these squad updates!
Booking into the Adult Stroke Correction Squad requires a minimum of a Aquatic membership with the additional add-on contract for the Stroke Correction Squad. Bookings will open 7 days and 1hr prior to the start of the session. This is the same process as the group fitness bookings.
Please contact our Membership / Sales or Aquatics team to activate.
The price will increase $10 per week according to your current NARC membership – The minimum is an Aquatic membership.
You can book into any number of the sessions offered (subject to availability); the maximum number of places offered will be 12 for each of the sessions.
We will be monitoring how each of the sessions are going and if we need to offer more sessions, we will work towards this and keep everyone updated.
As part of this Squad, we would offer you a complimentary Health Consult with one of our Gym instructors and the offer of a tailored swim set for you to follow outside of Squad times.
Information about each of the coaches is also available on the booking system so you can learn a little about them.