ADULTS AND JUNIORS – POOL AND SURF BASED SWIMMERS WELCOME

  • The Coffs Harbour Olympic Pool encourages it’s Learn to Swim children to progress up through each level and join the Junior Development Squad. Pool and Surf based swimmers welcome.
  • Bookings are essential. Your child must be assessed before entering squad for the first time. Please see kiosk staff or phone (02) 6652-1779.
  • All children require their own goggles and flippers. These are available for sale at the kiosk.
  • We don’t charge you to watch your child training. We would, however, appreciate payment if you decide to swim.
  • All coaches are accredited with Austswim and the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teaching Association.

Mini Squads (Wading Pool)

Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives
  • Development of all 4 Strokes
  • Skills Development
  • Aerobic capacity
  • Competition Rules
  • Maintaining natural speed
  • Having fun
Recommended sessions per week: 1-2

Bronze Squads (Lanes 1 & 2)

Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives
  • Skills Development
  • Aerobic Capacity
  • General endurance
  • Maintaining natural speed
  • Developing race skills
  • Introduction to dry land train
Recommended sessions per week: 2-3

Silver Squads (Lanes 3 & 4)

These squads are for the serious swimmer who wants to continue on with their swimming as one of their main sports.

Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives
  • Power in the water
  • Speed
  • Race strategy
  • Stroke Mechanics
  • Flexibility
  • Strength
  • Log Books
  • Dry land training
Recommended sessions per week: 3-5

Gold Squads (Lanes 5 & 6)

These squads are for the more dedicated competitor; swimmers aim for State and National standard.

Squad members must have personal discipline and long range commitment to their training. The Head Coach will set all programs.

Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives
  • Specific endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Strength
  • Stroke Mechanics
  • Power in the Water
  • Speed
  • Race Strategy
  • Core bodywork
Recommended sessions per week: 5-9

Surf Squads (Lanes 1 Jnr & 5 Snr)

Surf Squad sessions are scheduled for Tuesday & Thursday afternoons, however, surf club members are welcome to join in any session.

All of the programs are planned & approved by the Head Coach.

Primary Objectives Secondary Objectives
  • Speed & specific endurance
  • Flexibility
  • Strength
  • Stroke Mechanics
  • Power in the Water
  • Surf Drills
  • Race Strategy
  • Core bodywork
Recommended sessions per week: 3-5

Squad Times

Mini Squad Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs
3.45pm to 4.30pm
4.30pm to 5.15pm
Junior Squad
(Bronze Squad)
Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs
3.45pm to 4.30pm
Junior Advanced
(Silver Squad)
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri
5.30am to 7.00am
Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs
4.30pm to 6.00pm
Senior Squad
(Gold Squad)
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri
5.00am to 7.00am
Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs
4.00pm to 6.00pm

Squad Fees

1ST CHILD 2ND CHILD 3RD CHILD 4TH CHILD
Casual session $ 9.00 $ 8.00 $ 7.00 $7.00
20 Session pass $150.00 $125.00 $110.00 Free
Senior squad $170 per month unlimited sessions
Adult / Masters / Elite / Senior Squad ($7) Tri Club Members $5

20 Session Pass $125.00

Whether you want to improve your stroke or better your times we have a squad for you. Adult Stroke Correction Squads and Elite / Masters Squads are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5.30 – 7.00 pm. We have a squad for all ages and all levels of fitness.

Swim Club Contacts:

Steve O’Donnell (President) (02) 6653-3751
Maureen Pickering (02) 6652-2321
Lisa Burrell (02) 6652-2765

 

 
Opening Times
FROM 31 AUGUST 2009
MON - FRI TUES & THURS SAT SUN
5.30am - 6 pm Close 7 pm 8.30 am - 2.30pm Closed

FROM 3 OCTOBER 2009
5.30am - 6 pm Close 7 pm 8.30 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm

FROM 19 OCTOBER 2009
5 am - 6 pm Close 7 pm 8.30 am - 5 pm 10 am - 5 pm

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year Day, Good Friday, Easter Long Weekend, Anzac Day. Other Public Holidays - Check with reception.

Facilities
  • outdoor solar heated 50m pool
  • covered kids pool
  • change rooms
  • kiosk & bbqs
  • shaded grassy areas