Youth Squad

Youth Squad is recommended for swimmers who are 12.5 years and older and are no longer ‘junior’ swimmers.

The UWA West Coast Youth Squad is recommended for swimmers who are 12.5 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 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 State Age Squad or Youth Squad (must meet age criteria); Junior Gold to DN Blue, State Age Squad 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 Squad or 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 Perth HPC 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.
• Swimmers 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:

Youth Squad – Swimmers (with other sporting and study commitments): 2 – 3 sessions

Youth Squad will run throughout *January.
*NOTE: NO session on Tuesday PM’s in January.

Youth Squad Schedule January 2026:

Monday UWA AC – 16.30 to 18.30
Tuesday Perth HPC swim outdoor 8 pool and gym – 05.30 to 07.30
Wednesday UWA AC – 16.30 to 18.30
Thursday Perth HPC outdoor 10 pool – 17.00 to 19.00
Friday Perth HPC gym and swim outdoor 8 pool – 16.30 to 19.00
Saturday Perth HPC 07.00 to 08.15 (limited places)

Want to swim more in the school holidays – register for one off casual sessions in January, get fit this summer with an extra session in your week. REGISTER NOW for extra sessions via UWSC Customer Portal: https://www.thinksmartsoftware-au.com/customer_portal_v2/#/