Danebank Swim School provides high quality Learn to Swim lessons and Swim Squad sessions for the Danebank community. We cater to age groups from beginners all the way through to elite swimmers, who are seeking to improve their swimming technique, fitness, or pursue the swimming pathway.
All new Learn to Swim and Squad students are assessed prior to enrolment into the Swim School to ensure they are enrolled into the appropriate swimming group for their ability. Students are continually assessed during their lessons or Squad sessions with a view to advancing to the next level.
Below is the link to sign up for Learn to Swim lessons and Squad programs:
Squads
Danebank Swim Squads are conducted in the main pool by highly qualified and experienced Swimming Coaches. Swimmers will continuously have their attendance, testing results, and training efforts monitored to ensure appropriate progression within the squad program is achieved. Progression to the next squad will be at the discretion of the Coaches, to ensure the transition is beneficial for the development of the swimmer.
Our squad programme consists of five levels designed to lead into a recreational pathway or a competitive pathway.
Levels Outline
- Mini Squad - is 60 minutes in Duration & is considered our Introduction into the Development Stream. The main focus will be on Stroke Technique, Timing & Coordination. All 4 strokes will be developed, along with Dives & Turns. Lane etiquette will be introduced, along with learning the Pace Clock.
- Sparks Squad - is 60 minutes in Duration & caters for Talented Swimmers who wish to move towards the Competitive Stream. Swimmers will continue to work on their Technique with all 4 Strokes, whilst improving their overall Aerobic & Speed base for Competition.
- Flames Squad - is 90 minutes in Duration & is our Introduction into the Competitive Level Stream of our Squads. Swimmers will work closely with the Head Coach towards their Swimming Goals for Metropolitan, State or IGSA Championships Meets.
- Blaze Squad - is 90-120 minutes in Duration & is our Elite Level of Swimmers in the Programme. This Squad is designed for Competitive Swimmers who are fully committed to Improving performance & are willing to maintain consistent year-round training towards their Goals. Swimmers in this Squad will work closely with the Head Coach towards National Level Competitions.
Open (Danebank Students Only) - is 60 minutes in Duration & caters for our Danebank Swimmers who wish to Swim for Fun or Fitness, and have no desire to compete at a Club Level. Swimmers who wish to train for other sports are all encouraged to join for added fitness.
Squad Fee Structure 2024 (From 1st July 2024)
1 session/week = $24 per session (including GST)
2 sessions/week = $20 per session (including GST)
3 sessions/week = $18 per session (including GST)
4+ sessions/week = $64 per week (including GST)
An Adult Squad is also on offer, 60 minute duration, designed to increase the endurance and fitness levels of adults as well as stroke correction to improve swimming technique. Cost for Casual Adult Squad is $18/squad or a multi-visit pass (10 visits) is $160.
Learn to Swim
Learn to swim lessons are conducted in the Learners Pool. Lessons are taught by enthusiastic AUSTSWIM qualified instructors. Learn to Swim lessons are 30 minutes in duration and are conducted Weekdays after School and on Saturday mornings.
Learn To Swim Fee Structure 2024 (From 1st July 2024)
1 session/week = $22 per session (including GST)
2 sessions/week = $20 per session (including GST)
3 + sessions/week = $18 per session (including GST)
Learners Pool
The Learners Pool is 15 metres in length. The depth ranges from 0.80 of a metre at the shallow end to 1.0 metre at the deep end. The Learners Pool has a stepped/seated area at the shallow end. This is ideal for younger students waiting for their turn to swim. The temperature of this pool is maintained at a comfortable 30 degrees.
Main Pool
The Main Pool is 25 metres in length, by 8 lanes and is a depth of 2.0 metres. The temperature of this pool is 26.5 degrees, ideal for swim squad training.
Other Activities
We also conduct intensive Learn to Swim Programs in blocks of 4-5 days during all school holidays (except in July). There will be Holiday Timetables for the Squads throughout the year, subject to change each holiday period.
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