Our Squads
Riverton Swimming Club provides a squad for all abilities. There is something for everyone! Read below to find out more.
Torpedo
1 or 2 sessions per week but 2 sessions is recommended
CRITERIA & OBJECTIVES
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Swimmers age 7-11yrs
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Completed stage/level 7
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Introduction to squads
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Focus drills/skills, development of all 4 strokes, starts and turns
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Equipment- Fins, kick board, water bottle
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Distance per session 1.3-1.6km
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RVA club Participation membership is encouraged; competing optional
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Target: Junior State Entry Criteria
* Placement in this squad is at coaches discretion
Junior State Squad
3 sessions per week
CRITERIA & OBJECTIVES
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Swimmers age 8-12yrs
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​​Refine and advance techniques and skills in all 4 strokes
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Increase training intensity and begin to push limits
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Use of pace clock
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Equipment Fins, kick board, pull buoy, water bottle
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Distance per session 2-3km
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RVA annual membership required and competing compulsory
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Target: Junior State Qualifying Times within 6 months
* Placement in this squad is at coaches discretion
1 Session: $15.50 per week
2 session: $18.90 per week
* Pool entry is not included in squad fees.
Junior State Squad: $25.85 per week
* Pool entry is not included in squad fees.
Development Squad
3-4 sessions per week
CRITERIA & OBJECTIVES
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Swimmers age 12/13+yrs
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​​Refine and advance techniques and skills in all 4 strokes, but may not yet be targeting or on track to achieve Age State Qualifying times
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Increase training intensity and begin to push limits
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Use of pace clock
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Equipment Fins, kick board, pull buoy, water bottle
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Distance per session 2-4km
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RVA participation membership required and competing compulsory
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Target: Age State Squad entry criteria
* Placement in this squad is at coaches discretion
3 sessions: $25.85 per week
4 sessions: $29.72 per week
* Pool entry is not included in squad fees.
Age State Squad
4 sessions per week
Performance
Squad
5 to 7 sessions per week
UniSwim Squad
3 sessions
CRITERIA & OBJECTIVES
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Swimmers age 12/13yrs +
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Gradually increase training intensity further and include dry land strength sessions
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Focus continued development of drills/skills on all 4 competitive strokes including starts, turns and finishes
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Strong training ethic and athlete mindset essential
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Attendance consistency & demonstrated commitment
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Equipment Fins, kick board, paddles, pull buoy, snorkel, water bottle
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Distance per session 3-5km
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RVA annual membership required and competing compulsory
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Target: Age State Qualifying Times within 6 months
* Placement in this squad is at coaches discretion
CRITERIA & OBJECTIVES
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Swimmers aged 12/13+ years
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Intense focus on skills, techniques, speed and endurance
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Focus technique on all 4 competitive strokes and racing skills
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Strong training ethic and athlete mindset essential
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Attendance consistency & demonstrated commitment
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Equipment Fins, kick board, paddles, pull buoy, snorkel, resistance sponge, water bottle
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Comprehensive gym and dry land strength sessions
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Distance 4-7km per session
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RVA annual membership required and competing is compulsory
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Target: Hold Age State Qualifying times and targeting National Qualifying Times
​ * Placement in this squad is at coaches discretion
CRITERIA & OBJECTIVES
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Studying in Year 12 or University
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Former Performance squad swimmer, or at head coach discretion
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Swim with the Performance Squad
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Equipment Fins, kick board, pull buoy, water bottle, resistance sponge
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Distance 4-7km per session
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RVA Annual membership requried and competing compulsory, with exceptions made for study with head coach approval
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Target: Meet study goals while maintaining high performance in the pool
​ * Placement in this squad is at coaches discretion
Age State : $29.72 per week
* Pool entry is not included in squad fees.
FitSpeed Squad
1 or 2 sessions per week
CRITERIA
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Swimmers age 12+
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Committed to swimming improvement and fitness but may not wish to compete
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Focus is swimming distance Freestyle with other strokes included in sessions
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Improve speed
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Use of pace clock
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Equipment Fins, kick board, pull buoy, water bottle
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Distance per session 2-3km
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RVA annual membership is not required and competing is optional
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Target: Meet personal swimming and fitness objectives
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5 sessions : $33.50 per week
7 sessions: $40.90 per week
* Pool entry is not included in squad fees.
UniSwim : $25.85 per week
* Pool entry is not included in squad fees.
Ready to Join?
Book an assessment today, our coaches will advise you on the squad that best suits you!
1 session: $15.50 per week
2 sessions: $18.90 per week
* Pool entry is not included in squad fees.
Squad Refresh 2025
Our squad program was refreshed in April 2025. To read more about the changes, and the revised entry criteria and objectives for each squad, please click on the image below.
