State AGE Squad has a dedicated coach and is designed for swimmers aged 13-17, who compete or have competed at a State Championships level.
State Age Squad has a dedicated coach and is designed for swimmers aged 13-17, who compete or have competed at a State Championships level. The State Age Squad requires attendance at a minimum of 3 sessions per week, out of the 6 on offer, as well as competing regularly.
The State Age squad is for;
Swimmers who want to train at a high level, who have qualified or previously qualified for State Championships
State level swimmers who are combining swimming with another high level sport
Swimmers who are not quite ready or unable to commit to a National training program
UWSC Squad pathway opportunity to and from State Age Squad:
- Junior Blue to State Age or Youth Squad (must meet age criteria); Junior Gold to State Age or Youth Squad (must meet age criteria)
- State Age Squad to Performance Squad (must meet performance squad criteria)
- Performance squad to Open Squad, Student Squad, State Age or Youth Squad
- Suggested Equipment: Swim Cap, Goggles, Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Front Snorkel, Hand Paddles, Drink Bottle
State Age Squad will continue to run throughout School Holidays, January, July and September/ October following Swimming Seasonal Calendars.