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The “Learning to Train” stage where youngsters build on basic skills across all four strokes, develop starts & turns, learn lane discipline, how to use a pace clock and establish good ground rules of swim training. Swimmers compete at Level 3 and work towards qualifying for Level 2.

“Training to Train” level for swimmers competing at Level 3 and above. Members learn more technical aspects of strokes, starts and turns and begin to develop endurance capacity. The aim is to give members all-round skills to progress to Level 2 and Auckland Age Group/Junior Championship level.

“Training to Compete” — the focus is on more advanced stroke techniques and developing various energy systems. Swimmers compete at Club Race Days, Level 2 and Auckland Age Group/Junior Championship level. More advanced members aim to qualify for National Age Group Championships (NAGS).

“Training to Win” — swimmers should have high levels of skill & technique across all strokes, starts and turns. They learn goal setting, race strategies and pacing. A complementary dryland programme is integral to their development. Squad members are expected to support Club Race Days.

Swimmers pursue a high-level performance strategy geared to success at National and International level. Standards are measured against world-level swimming and the programme aims to provide relevant international experience on an individual basis. Additional sessions may be available through Swimming NZ for athletes at FINA B standard or higher.

*Long course (LC) lane access may be available to swimmers who achieve World Aquatics B qualifying times, subject to allocation through Swimming New Zealand.