Swimming NSW Southern Performance Hub at Sutherland Leisure Centre

In collaboration with Swimming NSW and the NSW Institute of Sport, Sutherland Leisure Centre is home to the Southern Performance Centre. The program aims to enhance the performance of talented athletes and develop coaches across New South Wales, providing vital pathways for the local community. With support from nationally and internationally recognised coaches, the Performance Centre is aligned with Swimming NSW’s vision to be the leading state in performance and participation.

Local swimmers will have improved access to elite-level coaching and training opportunities. The Sutherland Shire will now offer athletes and coaches from the Southern Sydney region and beyond unprecedented chances to pursue their dreams.

  • Recommended training 3 sessions per week
  • Focus - introduction to competition at club nights and external local club competitions
  • Training for 100m individual medley including racing skills like starts and turns
  • SLC Aquadot membership is encouraged but not compulsory at this level

Click here to view Blue Sharks Squad timetable.

  • Recommended training 3-4 sessions per week
  • Focus – introduction to competition at local club competitions and Met SEA Regional Championships
  • Training to improve 100m individual medley and start competing in 200m individual medley and improving racing skills like starts and turns.
  • Commitment to competition calendar outlined by Black Tip Sharks Coach (compulsory SLC Aquadot club membership)
  • 15 min athletic development routine at the start of each training session.

Click here to view Black Tip Sharks Squad timetable.

  • Recommended training 4-5 sessions per week
  • Focus – competition at Sydney Metro’s, Met SEA Regional Championships and local club meet competitions
  • Training for improvement in 200m individual medley including skill development such as starts and turns
  • Commitment to competition calendar outlined by Hammerhead Sharks coach (compulsory SLC Aquadot club membership)
  • 2 athletic development sessions

Click here to view Hammerhead Sharks Squad timetable.

  • Recommended training 4-6 sessions per week discussed with Tiger Sharks coach depending on age
  • Focus – Performance at SNSW Championships, Sydney Metro Championships and Met SEA Regional Championships
  • Training for 200 and 400m individual medley increasing aerobic training volume and technique development
  • Commitment to competition calendar outlined by Tiger Sharks coach (compulsory SLC Aquadot club membership)
  • 2 athletic development sessions

Click here to view Tiger Sharks Squad timetable.

  • Recommended Training  6-9 sessions per week as outlined by Head Coach
  • Minimum training commitment – 6 sessions each week
  • Focus – Performance at NSW State and Australian Age/Open Championships
  • Training tailored for individual event targets discussed with Head Coach
  • Full commitment to the competition calendar outlined by Head Coach (compulsory SLC Aquadot club membership)
  • 2 coached strength sessions each week

Click here to view Great White Sharks Squad timetable.

  • Recommended training - individual to each athlete discussed with Mako Sharks coach
  • Ideal training squad for athletes competing in multiple sports such as waterpolo, surf lifesaving or land team sports
  • Training tailored for individual with flexibility around other sports
  • SLC Aquadot membership is encouraged but not compulsory at this level
  • 1 athletic development session

Click here to view Mako Sharks training schedule.

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Sutherland Leisure Centre Squad Program

Whether you are just starting out or an experienced swimmer, dive into our multi-level squad pathway program. Embrace the sport, compete and make waves with us!

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Adult Squads

Casual Squad sessions are also offered to adults who wish to improve their fitness, whether it be to maintain a healthy lifestyle, or train for their next triathlon.

Includes all strokes with emphasis on drills and fitness. Participants should be able to swim approximately 500m of freestyle and backstroke. Outdoor 50 metre pool  sessions last for 90 minutes.

Focuses on the adult swimmer, surfer, triathlete or water polo player. Adults must be capable of swimming at least one kilometre of freestyle. Emphasises is on fitness with up to three-five kilometres being completed per session. Session run for 90 minutes.

The following timetable is for Masters squad at Sutherland Leisure Centre only. Sessions are 1.5 hours in duration.

For Masters squad sessions at Caringbah Leisure Centre, please refer to the Caringbah Squad Program website information at the bottom of this page.

Monday: 5:00am or 8:00am

Tuesday: 9:30am or 6:15pm

Wednesday: 5:00am or 8:00am

Friday: 5:00am, 8:00am or 9:30am

Saturday: 7:30am

12 session pass for Masters

12 session card - Adult/Full time student

12 session card - Senior/Pensioner

Squad programs at Engadine and Caringbah leisure centres

Engadine Leisure Centre offers Squad training through an independent contractor, The Maroney Swim Team. Coaching, developing, inspiring and motivating athletes/ swimmers to be their best for the last 25 years. For Engadine squad enquires, please contact:

Maroney Swim Team Senior Competition Squad

  • Head Coach: Craig Stevens
  • 6 - 10 session per week

Maroney Swim Team Junior Competition Squads

  • Blue Squad - 5 - 6 sessions per week
  • Gold Squad - 4 sessions per week
  • White Squad - 3 sessions per week
  • Mini Squad - 2 sessions per week

* Note: Set days and times apply

Maroney Swim Team Development Squad

  • Tugboat 7 - 9 years

Caringbah Leisure Centre offers Squad training through an independent contractor, Kevin Neilson of Neilson Swim School. Kevin and his coaching team are highly qualified and respected in swimming. Neilson Swim School offers a very popular program of coaching, catering for juniors, intermediate, seniors and masters. For Caringbah squad enquires, please contact:

Gold Squad
Combination of Senior State and National Athletes.


Sessions:1 - 10 per week for 1.5 - 2 hrs.
Times:
Monday to Friday     5.30am - 7.00am
Monday to Friday     4.30pm - 6.30pm
Saturday                  6.00am - 8.00am

Silver Squad
Emerging competitive swimmers improving their skills and endurance.

Sessions: 1 - 8 per week for 1.5 hrs.
Times:
Monday to Friday     5.30am - 7.00am
Monday to Friday     5.00pm - 6.30pm
Saturday                  6.00am - 8.00am

Bronze Squad
Combination of the Junior and Competitive Swimmers.

Sessions: 3 per week for 1 hour
Times:
Monday to Friday         7.00am - 8.00am
Monday to Friday         4.00pm - 5.00pm
Saturday                       7.30am - 8.30am

Surf / Triathletes
Performance Group catering for competitive athletes' with a focus on State, National and International Surf and Triathlons competitions.

Sessions: 6 per week 1.5 hrs.
Times:
Monday to Friday     5.30am - 7.00am
Tue/Thu                    9.30am - 11.00am
Monday to Friday     4.30pm - 6.30pm
Saturday                   6.00am - 7.30am

Masters
Open to all sports wanting to keep fit and improve their skills.

Sessions: 3 - 5 per week 1.5 hrs.
Times:
Mon/Wed/Fri     5.30am - 7.00am
Tue/Thu             9.30am - 11.00am or 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Tue                      6.30pm - 7.30pm
Saturday            6.00am - 7.30am