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Squads & Training

Structured coaching at Papatoetoe Centennial Pools. Swimmers are placed in a squad after an initial assessment.

Senior Squad training

Teens & young adults

Senior Squad

Our most committed swimmers train up to seven sessions a week with the Head Coach, building speed, race skills and endurance for regional and national competition.

Coach: Michael Mills· Head Coach

  • Mon, Wed, Fri5:30am – 7:00am*
  • Mon – Thu6:00pm – 7:45pm

* Subject to numbers and Head Coach availability

Intermediate Squad training

Developing competitors

Intermediate Squad

Swimmers refine all four strokes, build endurance and race in in-house competition nights. Swimmers can attend up to three sessions a week.

Coach: Michael Mills· Head Coach

  • Mon – Thu6:00pm – 7:45pm
Junior Squad training

Primary school age

Junior Squad

Young swimmers learn correct technique from the start, gain water confidence and get their first taste of racing at club nights.

Coach: Derek Mills· Junior Coach

  • Mon – Thu6:40pm – 7:45pm

Weekly Timetable

When we train

Training runs Mon – Thu, except public holidays. Morning sessions are shown in blue.

Papatoetoe Centennial Pools

Monday

Senior Squad5:30am – 7:00am
Senior Squad6:00pm – 7:45pm
Intermediate Squad6:00pm – 7:45pm
Junior Squad6:40pm – 7:45pm

Tuesday

Senior Squad6:00pm – 7:45pm
Intermediate Squad6:00pm – 7:45pm
Junior Squad6:40pm – 7:45pm

Wednesday

Senior Squad5:30am – 7:00am
Senior Squad6:00pm – 7:45pm
Intermediate Squad6:00pm – 7:45pm
Junior Squad6:40pm – 7:45pm

Thursday

Senior Squad6:00pm – 7:45pm
Intermediate Squad6:00pm – 7:45pm
Junior Squad6:40pm – 7:45pm

Friday

Senior Squad5:30am – 7:00am

The Programme

What your swimmer will learn

Each session builds on the last — increasing strength, improving balance and flexibility, and growing confidence in the water.

Start Your Journey
A Learn advanced stroke drills
B Improve swimming technique
C Gain endurance
D Take part in competitive swim meets
E Develop mental stamina and water confidence

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