Craigie Squads

Swimming WA Squads Programme (SWASP) was established by Swimming WA, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the essential sport of swimming in Western Australia, in 2019 at Craigie Leisure Centre.   SWASP specialises in squad swimming and is a “participation swimming programme” due to its inclusiveness and family friendly accessibility.

The sport of swimming provides many opportunities, such as making lifelong friends, obtaining a healthy lifestyle, and learning valuable life skills. For swimmers who would like to train for health and fitness, other aquatic sports, recreation or school carnivals and competitions, one of our squads would be the perfect place!

Changes to squad sessions can be accessed via your Udio profile here. New to Squads contact swasp.craigie@wa.swimming.org.au

OUR PROGRAMME

Craigie squads are suitable for swimmers from Stage 8 and focuses on swimming skill development, fitness, progress, fun, physical challenges, and swimming training skills for life.  Craigie squads operates a perpetual programme, with ongoing swimming test sets and drill sets to ensure you or your child is continually challenged.

This coaching programme has a selection of swimming squads to suit a range of ages and abilities at the Craigie Leisure Centre.  Swimmers can choose to swim either in the Competitive Stroke Development or Fitness programmes at any time dependent on their own personal swimming goals and needs.

COMPETITIVE STROKE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

JUNIORS Competitive Development (45 minutes, 2-3 sessions per week)

JUNIORS Competitive Intermediate (45 minutes, 2-4 sessions per week)

JUNIORS Competitive Pathway (1 hour, 3-5 sessions per week)

This program is designed to build confident, capable junior swimmers through a structured progression across appropriate squad sessions.

What the program will do:

• Focus on developing efficient techniques in Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke
• Introduce and build Butterfly skills progressively
• Teach race skills such as turns, streamlining
• Deliver structured training using all four competitive strokes, drills, and skills
• Lane etiquette and good training practices
• Prepare swimmers for next steps in their swimming journey, including joining a Swimming WA-affiliated club or moving into the SWASP Swim Fit Pathway

What the program won’t do:

• It is not a learn-to-swim program—swimmers must already be water confident and able to swim a minimum distance in multiple strokes
• It does not include advanced race preparation or pathway training
• It is not part of formal competition or club representation, though it supports pathways into those environments

This program is best suited for swimmers in upper primary to early secondary school who are ready to refine their technique and take the next step toward competitive or fitness-focused swimming.

Which pool do the Competitive Stroke Development programme train in?

JUNIORS Developing and Intermediate = 25m pool inside  JUNIORS Pathway = 50m pool outside

SWIM FIT PROGRAMME

Challenge Fit Development  (45 minutes, 2 sessions per week)

Challenge Fit Intermediate  (1 hour, 2 – 3 sessions per week)

Enduro Fit Advanced  (1.5 hours, 3-5 sessions per week)

The Swim Fit Programme at SWASP Craigie offers a dynamic and inclusive pathway for individuals of all ages and fitness levels—from primary school-aged children to adults—who are looking to enhance their health, fitness, and performance in and out of the water.

Whether you’re swimming for general wellness, training for school carnivals, surf lifesaving, triathlon, open water events, or aspiring toward competitive swimming, Swim Fit caters to all goals and abilities. The program supports swimmers with varying fitness levels, offering progressive squad options that promote cardiovascular health, muscular endurance, mental resilience, and social connection.

Training incorporates a variety of strokes and drills, promoting overall athletic development. This program also serves as a smooth and supported transition into performance pathways across pool, surf, and open water disciplines, while still being inclusive for those simply seeking a fun, structured way to stay fit and active.

INTERESTED?  

Please contact us to discuss your swimming history, needs and goals. Then you can book a complimentary squad assessment: swasp.craigie@wa.swimming.org.au