Competitive Swimming from Learn to Swim to Winning Races
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The foundation of swimming fundamentals provided by St Peter's Swim School provides the perfect grounding for any swimmer wanting to progress further within the sport. Our strategic approach serves to help swimmers bridge the gap between learning to swim, and recreational swimming, resulting in a smooth confident transition into competitive swimming.
Moving through the successful St Peter's Swim School levels system will ensure all learners are ready to take on the next challenge of their swimming journey. 

Our holistic learn-to-swim programme is proven to help students to develop their technique and endurance, preparing them to enter the world of competitive swimming in a fun and positive way.

To assist with this transition St Peter's Swim School has partnered with the St Peter's Swimming Club, bringing further options to swimmers who have completed the Learn to Swim programme and are interested in progressing their swimming to the next level and/or exploring competitive swimming as the next step.

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Regional Development Squad

The Regional Development Squad is working towards, Waikato Junior Championships, Zonal Junior Championships, and selection to Waikato Regional Squads. 

Each session runs from 1 hour – 1.5 hours. Swimmers are encouraged to attend at least 3 - 4 sessions per week, with a mixture of morning and evening sessions.

What will your swimmer be learning?

  • Introduction to the training: using the pace clock, sets, and repetition, in a fun and social environment. 
  • Continual development & refining of all four strokes. 
  • Basic dry land training, pre-pool activation, body weight exercises, and mobility exercises. 
  • Racing at club night and local and regional swim meet. 

Supported by coach: Alison Fitch.

St Peter's Swimming Club racing meets

Regional Performance Squad

The Regional Performance Squad is working towards the top 8 at Zonal Junior Championships, qualifying for Division II, and selection to Waikato Regional Squads.

Swimmers are encouraged to attend 4 - 5 sessions per week, which run from 1 - 2 hours, with a mixture of morning and evening sessions. 

What will your swimmer be learning? 

  • Further introduction to training. Sets and repetitions start to become a focus. 
  • Continual development & refining of all four strokes under pressure. 
  • Basic dry land training,  pre-pool activation, body weight exercise, and mobility exercises. 
  • Racing at club nights, local and regional swim meets, and Zonal Junior Championships. 

Supported by coach: Alison Fitch

Swimming Club racing at a senior level

National Silver Squad

The National Silver Squad is working towards SNZ National Age Group Championships, SNZ Division II Championships, and selection to Waikato Regional Squads. 
This is the fourth level in the competitive programme, with pool sessions lasting 1.5 - 2 hours, plus two gym sessions per week. Swimmers are expected to reach pre-set targets that have been discussed with the Swimmer, Parent(s), and Coach and agreed on by all parties.

What will your athlete be learning? 
-     Further introduction to training. Sets, repetitions, heart rate, and stroke rate, become more important for self-management and improvement. 
-     Goal setting. 
-     More advanced dry land training, pre-pool activation, post-pool recovery, and introduction to group strength and conditioning sessions. 
-     Racing at local, inter-regional, and national swim meets. 

Supported by coach: Brandon Mutch, Zach Taylor

Ready to race

National Gold Squad

The National Gold Squad is working towards SNZ National Age Group Championships, Open Nationals, and selection to Waikato Regional Squads. 
This is the fifth level and pool sessions last 1.5 - 2 hours, plus 2 - 3 gym sessions per week. Swimmers are expected to reach a pre-set target that has been discussed with the Swimmer, Parent(s), and Coach and agreed on by all parties. 
What will your athlete be learning? 
-     Further introduction to training. Sets, repetitions, heart rate, stroke rates, and race tactics become more important for self-management and improvement.  
-     Goal setting. 
-     More advanced dry land training, pre-pool activation, post-pool recovery, and individual strength, and conditioning programmes.  
-     Racing at local, inter-regional, and national swim meets. 
     
Supported by coaches: Brandon Mutch, Zach Taylor

 

Practicing fast diving starts

Senior Performance Squad

The Senior Performance Squad members work toward international swim meets.
This  is the highest level squad with pool sessions lasting 1.5 - 2+ hours, plus 2 - 3 gym sessions per week. Swimmers are expected to reach a pre-set target that has been discussed with the Swimmer, Parent(s) and Coach and agreed on by all parties. Swimmers have finished high school (studying at university or tertiary institution) and have qualified for Open Nationals.
  
What will your athlete be learning? 

  • Developing swimmers to perform on the international stage. 
  • Individual performance plans.  
  • More advanced dry land training, pre pool activation, post pool recovery, individual strength and conditioning programs. 
  • Racing at local, inter-regional, national and international swim meets. 
Supported by coach: Brandon Mutch

 

Ready to race

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Brandon Mutch
Head Swimming Coach


 

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Head Coach Brandon Mutch is always happy to answer any questions you may have about entering the St Peter's Competitive Pathway or the St Peter's Swimming Club.