benefits of joining a squad
get fit, stay fit
improve lap times
get stroke correction
swim with friends
Membership consists of two separate fees: Coaching fees and Annual Membership
Refer to the free trial brochure for full details
four free sessions
try before you buy- Why not try before you buy and come along for some trial sessions.
- Stroke correction by way of group drills with some personalised advice from the coach.
- Trial must be used within a four week period.
- Excludes pool entry.
Annual Membership
Masters Swimming- Annual membership covers registration with Master Swimming Australia.
- Includes relevant insurances and allows you to compete at club competition and organised events.
term pass
Coaching Fee- If you’re a regular swimmer and would like to attend all of the three sessions offered during the week then a term membership is great value.
- Cheaper per session than a 10 swim pass.
- Excludes pool entry.
term pass - 1/week
Coaching Fee- If you’re a regular swimmer but can only commit to 1 of any of the 3 sessions per week then a 1 per week term membership is great value.
- Cheaper per session than a 10 swim pass.
- Excludes pool entry.
10 session pass
Coaching Fee- For those that prefer to swim only once or twice a week a 10 swim pass is ideal and covers 10 coaching sessions and can be used at any time.
- Great for those that travel or have unscheduled commitments.
- Excludes pool entry.
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frequently asked questions
Are there any requirements to joining?
What times do you train?
We train during the Victorian school terms on three regular nights and suits those with busy lives who can’t train mornings or weekends due to other commitments.
Monday: 8:30pm–9:45pm *
Wednesday: 8:30pm–9:45pm *
Friday: 7:30pm–9pm *
*Please arrive at least 5 minutes early
Do I need specialist equipment?
You don’t need any equipment, other than goggles, to try out with the Orcas but we do use training aids during our sessions. There’s no need to rush out and buy any items right away. “Swim training fins” (see below) would be a definite advantage when trying out with the Orcas as we frequently warm-up using them.
Here is a list of the swim training equipment we regularly use, in order of usefulness. All of this equipment may be purchased in a variety of colours at the front desk at the Nunawading swimming pool, at sports stores or online:
- The most important piece of equipment that we use are the “swim training fins”. Any swim training fins will do but we recommend the “DMC” silicone fins. They are fairly rigid and feature an edge along the top and bottom sides of the fin which help exercise the leg in both the upwards and downwards part of the kick. The fit of the fin should be such that the toes are clear of the end and not tight on the foot. It is common for the foot to move around in the fin foot cavity. Fins too tight on the foot will result in foot cramps during training.
- “Pull-buoy” (red item on the left). Used during training to concentrate on arm movement (the pull). The style shown or, more regularly, the “figure-8” pull-buoy type is fine.
- “Swim training paddles” (dark blue at the top). Used to exercise the muscles in the arms and shoulders. Frequently used with the pull-buoy. The medium sized paddles with a securing strap on the top are commonly used.
- “Kick-board” (grey on the left). Used for kick exercises. Kick-boards are frequently available for free use around the pool deck but you may like to get one of your own to guarantee availability.
- “Swim training snorkel” (centre). Used during drills to concentrate on technique and body position in the water without the need to surface to breathe. The swim training snorkel sits in the centre of the face with the breathing tube rising directly above the forehead.
- A bag to put it all in (red on the right)!
Am I required to compete?
Are there additional fees?
Membership consists of three separate fees:
Annual Membership Fees At the beginning of the year members pay an annual fee of $120, which includes all Masters Swimming registration charges. A discount applies to our members based on length of membership as well as youth memberships for swimmers aged under 25 as at 31 December of that current year.
Coaching Fees In addition to the annual membership fee you also pay for coaching fees each term. Term squad fees are due and payable at the beginning of each school term. There are three levels of fees depending on the amount of training you prefer, these include:
1 session per week (per school term): $50
2 or 3 sessions per week (per school term): $90
10 sessions pass (to be used at any time): $55
Pool Entry Fee Pool entry fee also applies and rates are set by Aqualink Nunawading. Check their website for entry and membership fees.
Competition Fees For the more serious swimmers who wish to compete, a separate competition fee is payable to the club that is organising the event. Check competition registration forms for further details. The average competition fees ranges between $20 and $50 per swim meet.
What social activities do you offer?
On the last Friday of every month we organise a social event after training and head to a local restaurant for a bite and a drink.
We also have two annual events, a social dinner in May for our Annual General Meeting and our Christmas party held around the first weekend of December.
From time-to-time we may also organise one-off events such as open water training or social swims.