Welcome to our swim academy based at Splash Palace. This is the start of your journey to learning all four strokes and experience the total commitment and dedication to the achievement of excellence in swimming!
All of our coaches are overseen on poolside by Olympian Jeremy Duncan . The programming and sessions are all written by Jeremy ensuring your each child gets taught the right skills at the right stage in their development.
Our squads are targeted at teaching the correct fundamentals to allow your child to be the best swimmer they can .This takes time and consistant attendance from the ages of 8-12 years.
We have a proud history of placing swimmers on Olympic teams and winning at an International & National level ,our squad progression works with this aim in mind.
Please be aware we do not accept everyone into our squads spaces are limited , based on your childs attitude , skill level , age and also if the parents are supportive of the programme and coaching staff .
Sharks
Swimmers have moved from learning to swim , and are now starting to learn the skills of all four strokes dives and turns training 1-2 a week.Swimmers will start racing in club nights , chocolate fish meets and have a go events.
Swimmers Will Need
- A drink bottle
- A cap
- A pair of goggles
- A pair of zoggs,aqualine or arena short fins , please dont buy the red and black speedo biofuse fins- sold at the pool shop
Costs Per Child
Sharks:
$240.00 a term for 2 sessions per week
$155.00 a term for 1 session per week
These costs do not include pool entry , please purchase a concession card from the Splash Palace reception
Timetables
Monday 3:30pm – 4:30pm For all sharks
Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm for all sharks
Attendance Requirements
- Upon joining the sharks you will start swimming once a week then progressing to 2
Southland Champs
To be accepted into the Southland Champ squad you must
- Be a registered club swimmer and actively racing at a regional level.
- Training 3-4 times a week
- Be coachable
- Enter and race in the meets outlined by the coach
- Work well in a team environment
- Your parents poolside conduct is professional and supportive of the coaches and programme
Southland Champs :
4 times a week $320.00 for a 10 week term.
3 times a week $270.00 for a 10 week term
These costs do not include coaching at swim meets or pool entry , please purchase a concession card from the Splash Palace reception
Payment; If your wanting to discuss weekly payment options please contact us
Timetables
MONDAY
Afternoon: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
TUESDAY
Afternoon: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Wednesday
Afternoon: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Thursday
Afternoon: 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Attendance Requirements
- 2-4 sessions per week
- The start times are the times the swimmers enter the water
NZ Juniors
To be accepted into this squad .
- You attend 4-5 sessions each week.
- You work well in a team environment
- You are coachable
- You enter and race in the meets events outlined by your coach
- Your parents poolside conduct is professional and supportive of the coaches and programme
Costs Per Child
New Zealand Juniors:
$450.00 5 sessions a week for a 10 week term
These costs do not include coaching at swim meets or pool entry , please purchase a concession card from the Splash Palace reception
Payment; If your wanting to discuss weekly payment , please contact us to arrange.
Equipment needed at each session,
- Short fins
- Pull bouy
- Finger paddles
- Drink bottle
- Skipping rope
- Training mesh bag to put your gear in
Timetables
MONDAY
Afternoon: 4.30 – 6.00
Tuesday
Afternoon: 4.00 – 5.30
Wednesday
Morning: 5.30 – 7.00
Afternoon: 4.30 – 6.00
Thursday
Afternoon: 4.00 – 5.30
Saturday
Morning: 8.30-10.00
Please note, swimmers are required to be at each session 15 minutes before the start times to start their dry-land warm-up.
National Squad
The National squad is for those athletes who are committed to their sport and want to be successful at a National level.
Criteria
To hold your space in this squad swimmers are required to consistently to undertake the following:
- You attend consistently 6 or more sessions a week each week
- You have Qualified for Division 2 in 2 events as a minimum standard
- You race in all meets and events outlined by the coach You are committed to being the best swimmer you can be
- You are coachable
- You work well in a team environment
- Your parents poolside conduct is professional and supportive of the coaches and programme
Equipment Needed
- Pull bouy – Sold at the Pool Shop
- Large paddles – Sold at the Pool Shop
- Small paddles – Sold at the Pool Shop
- Short Fins Dmc’s – Sold at Teamline
Costs Per Child
National Squad
7-8 sessions per week $658.00 a quarter
6 sessions a week $564.00 a quarter
Costs are based on 47 weeks of training each year.
These costs do not include coaching at swim meets or pool entry , please purchase a concession card from the Splash Palace reception
Payment ; if your wanting to discuss weekly payments please email us to arrange
Timetables
MONDAY
Morning: 5.30 am – 7.30 am Regional & National
Afternoon: 4.30 pm – 6.00 pm National Squad only
TUESDAY
Afternoon: 3.45-5.30 pm Regional & National Squad
WEDNESDAY
Morning: 5.30am – 7.30 am Regional & National Squad
Afternoon: 4.30pm – 6.00 pm National Squad only
THURSDAY
Afternoon: 3.45- 5.30 pm Regional & National Squad
FRIDAY
Morning: 5.30am – 7.30 am Regional & National Squad
Saturday
Morning: 8.30-10.00 am National Squad only.
Please be at the pool 15 minutes before these start times for dry-land.
Regional Squad
The regional squad is for those swimmers who are,
- Competing locally or on a South Island level .
- Athletes who are training for water polo , fitness or triathlons
Criteria
The regional is for those swimmers who want to swim up-to 4 times a week.
- Attend up to 4 sessions a week.
- Be 13 and over
Equipment Needed
- Pull bouy – Sold at the Pool Shop
- Large paddles – Sold at the Pool Shop
- Small paddles – Sold at the Pool Shop
- Short Fins Dmc’s – Sold at Teamline
Costs Per Child
Regional Squad
Costs are based on 47 weeks of training each year and will vary depending on the number of sessions you attend.
These costs do not include pool entry , please purchase a concession card from the Splash Palace reception
Payment ; if your wanting to discuss weekly payments please email us to arrange
Timetables
MONDAY
Morning: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
TUESDAY
Afternoon: 3.45-5.30 pm
WEDNESDAY
Morning: 5.30am – 7.30 am
THURSDAY
Afternoon: 3.45- 5.30 pm
FRIDAY
Morning: 5.30am – 7.30 am
Please be at the pool 15 minutes before these start times for dry-land.
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