Youth Squad

Youth squad swimmers will have the opportunity to train without the commitment to a performance squad program.

The UWA West Coast Youth Squad is recommended for girls who are 13 years and older and boys who are 14 years and older and are no longer junior swimmers for Swimming WA events.

Youth squad swimmers will have the opportunity to train with swimmers of a similar ability and age group.

The UWSC Youth squad offers swimmers with other sporting interests or school requirements the chance to continue swimming training in a swimming club squad environment.

UWSC Squad pathway opportunity to and from Youth Squad:

• Junior Blue to Youth Squad (must meet age criteria); Junior Gold to Youth Squad (must meet age criteria)
• Youth Squad to Performance Squad (must meet performance squad criteria)
• Performance squad to Youth Squad

FAQ – Which training days and how many sessions should my swimmer attend?

• To improve and achieve best swimming outcomes UWSC recommends swimmers attend regular training sessions at both of our squad training venues HBF Stadium and UWA Aquatic Centre. It is advisable for swimmers to become familiar with both venues, particularly, if they are interested in moving through to UWSC Performance squads.
• Main set days are: Monday, Thursday (form stroke) and Saturdays.
• Where possible swimmers should try to attend at least one or two of these days and then other days that fit with their schedule.
• Swimmers in Uni and Youth Squad are encouraged to talk with their coaches about their swimmer goals, from improving in their pool swimming and racing to open water swimming and racing.
• Suggested Equipment: Swim Cap, Goggles, Fins, Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Front Snorkel, Hand Paddles, Drink Bottle

Suggested number of training sessions for Uni and Youth Squad:

Swimmers (with other sporting and study commitments): 2 – 3 sessions
Swimmers looking to move to performance squads and compete: 3 – 4 sessions or more.