SWIM TRAINING
Historically, many of our surf club members come from a swimming club background, but it was found that the swimming training did not cater for those who wished to focus on the sport of Surf Life Saving. The Surf Squad was formed in 2003/2004 and is based at the Hibiscus Coast Leisure Centre 25m Pool, located at Brightside Road, Whangaparaoa.
The Elite Squad is made up of Red Beach Surf Club swimmers, with a few Elite members from the Orewa Surf Life Saving Club. Squad membership is restricted to 24 members.
The Development Squad was established in April of 2006 and, due to minimal pool space, the Development Squad is restricted to 12 Red Beach members.
Some of our members also compete in pool swimming events and are registered with the Waterhole Swimming Club which is based in Glen Eden. The surf swimmers form the Northern Division of the Waterhole club.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
This squad trains up to four sessions per week, with a total of 6 hours per week. The age range for this squad is 13 and 14 years. The members are expected to train all sessions per week.
Criteria:
Surf Lifeguard Award
Attend Auckland and Regional Carnivals
Qualify for Auckland Districts teams
Requirements:
Complete a training logbook
Attend all four sessions per week
Attend all carnivals and camps
Demonstrate training ability and application
Objectives:
Improve skill level necessary to be an Elite Lifeguard
Build Team spirit
Squad Goals:
Finalist at Auckland Carnivals
Qualify for District teams
Finalist at National Championships
Entry into this squad is at the discretion of the Swim coach, and the members must be able to train at the level of the group at all times to remain a member.
Training Times:
Tuesday 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm (1.5 hours)
Wednesday 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm (1.5 hours)
Thursday 5.15 am – 6.45 am (1.5 hours)
Thursday 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (1.5 hours)
Note: Training sessions will increase during school holidays as pool space allows. Members will be notified of any changes to training schedule.
ELITE SQUAD
This squad trains 6 sessions per week, with a total of 11.5 hours per week. The age range for this squad is 15 years and over. The members are expected to train all sessions per week.
Criteria:
Surf Lifeguard Award
Complete training logbook
Attend Auckland and National Championships
National finalist
Auckland Swimming Association Level 1 competitor
Requirements:
Attend five sessions per week
Attend all carnivals and camps
Demonstrate training ability and application
Objectives:
Complete training logbook
Record training times for evaluation
Improve skill level necessary to be an Elite Competitor
Squad Goals:
Finalist at Auckland Districts
Finalist at Northern Region Champs and National Champs
Qualify for District and Regional teams
Qualify for National team
Australian SLS finalist
Become a role model for all club members
Training Times:
Monday 5.15 am – 7.15 am (2 hours)
Monday 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm (1.5 hours)
Tuesday 5.15 am – 7.15 am (2 hours)
Wednesday 5.15 am – 7.15 am (2 hours)
Thursday 5.15 am – 7.15 am (2 hours)
Friday 5.15 am – 7.15 am (2 hours)
Squad members will be notified of any changes to the training schedule.
