Our Squads are broken up into the following categories.
Mini Squad
Team Squad
McKeons TEAM program is an extension of our mini squads program. Members of our SHARKS program will be invited to progress to TEAM when they reach a maturity level with their swimming skill development that requires extension and the individual is not necessarily wanting to proceed along the competitive swimming pathway but still wish to be challenged under the tutorage of an accredited swim coach.
Endeavour Squad - Towradgi
The purpose of the Endeavour Squad is to build on the foundations layered in the mini squad program.
The practice environment encourages and challenge swimmers to strive and Endeavour to meet Age
Regional & Country & State Championship qualifying times.
It is recognised that children develop at differing rates. As for qualifying for championship meets this also can be challenging due to when birthdays occur. For this reason, members of this squad aspire to meet and/or exceed the QT’s.
To allow for this progression, there is an expectation that the swimmer attend a minimum of 3-4 sessions per week.
An additional session will be available at Western Suburbs Pool (50m) in the Summer months. Your squad
coach will discuss an individual’s attendance based on time in the squad, age, progression and importantly
shared goals and aspirations.
Previous squad Sharks / TEAM
Age Range 10-15
Aspiration Meet Age Country & State Championship qualifying times
Attendance 3-4 session per week (or as directed by your coach)
Squad Timeline 3-4 years (depending on entry age and progression)
Target Squad - Unanderra
The purpose of the Target Squad is to build on the foundations layered and developed in Endeavour Squad.
The practice environment encourages and challenges swimmers to strive and Target to meet Age Country,
State & Age National Championship qualifying times.
It is recognised that children develop at differing rates. As for qualifying for championship meets, this also can be challenging due to when birthdays occur. For this reason, members of this squad aspire to meet and/or exceed the QT’s.
To allow for this progression, there is an expectation that the swimmer attend a minimum of 4-6 sessions per week including participating in the dryland program.
Additional sessions will be available at Western Suburbs Pool (50m) in Summer months.
Your squad coach will discuss an individual’s attendance based on time in the squad, age, progression and importantly shared goals and aspirations.
Previous squad : Endeavour
Age Range 13-18
Aspiration Meet Age Country & State & National Championship qualifying times
Attendance 4-6 sessions per week (or as directed by your coach)
Squad Timeline 3-5 years (depending on entry age and progression)
Contact our McKeons Squad Coaching Co-Ordinator