... our next stage for competent Piranha swimmers.

The Sharks group is where swimmers begin to train like athletes. We focus on refining technique, building endurance, and introducing competitive elements in a supportive, skill-focused environment. This is the final stage before full squad integration.

Assessment Criteria

Stroke Mastery:

Front crawl: 50 metres with bilateral breathing, efficient kick, and consistent rhythm

Backstroke: 50 metres with strong body position and legal turns

Breaststroke: 50 metres with correct timing, glide, and race-legal technique

Butterfly: 25–50 metres with continuous rhythm and legal finish

Indivdual Medley (IM): wim 100m IM with correct stroke order and transitions

Competitive Readiness:

Starts: Dive from blocks or side with streamlined entry

Turns: Legal turns for all strokes, including IM transitions

Finishes: Two-hand or one-hand finishes as appropriate

Lane discipline: Understand pace clock, rest intervals, and lane etiquette

Race awareness: Basic understanding of competition rules and meet formats

Physical & Mental Readiness

Swim 200 metres continuously using multiple strokes

Tread water for 60 seconds

Demonstrate resilience, focus, and coachability

Take ownership of warm-up routines and post-set recovery

What Comes Next?

Swimmers who meet Sharks criteria may be invited to join our Junior Competitive Squad, where training volume increases and swimmers begin entering licensed meets.