Swimming Squads | Pymble Swimming

At Pymble Swimming, we inspire confidence in the water while helping every swimmer discover their potential. Our program is built on four pillars: a structured training program, an expert coaching team, a dual-stream competition pathway, and a values-driven culture.

From junior squads to high-performance athletes, our pathway supports every swimmer to reach their potential through expert coaching and a holistic approach to development.

For swimmers ready to take the next step, squad swimming builds on the skills developed through our Learn to Swim program. Entry to our Squad program is based on skill readiness, age and available places. If you are interested in your child’s next step, please speak with our team.

Our squad program

The Squad program offers competitive squads for swimmers aiming to develop and race at club, state, national and international level.

Mini Squad

Years 2 to 5
Training: 3 sessions/week (building)
Entry: Completed Tiger Sharks and squad coach assessment.
Focus: Squad training etiquette, individual medley, stroke and skill development and introduction to speed training.
Star Squad

Years 4 to 6
Training: 3+ sessions/week
Entry: SMNE qualifications.
Focus: Individual medley based, stroke and skill development, introduction to endurance and speed training.
Cadet Squad

Years 5 to 7
Training: 4+ sessions/week
Entry: Junior Metro 3+ events, Junior State 2+ events.
Focus: Individual medley based, stroke and skill, endurance development and speed training.
Engine Squad

Years 7 to 10
Training: 5+ sessions/week
Entry: Senior State x 3 events.
Focus: Individual medley and main events, stroke and skill, endurance and speed, race pace and seasonal planning.
Pride Squad

Years 11+
Training: 7+ sessions/week including 2 gym sessions
Entry: National Age, Para Open or National Open.
Focus: Stroke and skill, capacity and power, event-specific training and periodised planning.
Roar Squad

Head Coach Selection
Training: 5+ individually tailored sessions including 2 gym sessions
Entry: Head Coach selection only.
Focus: Stroke and skill, capacity and power, event-specific and periodised planning. Performance lifestyle commitment required.

Racing and competition

All competitive squad swimmers race under the Knox Pymble Swim Club (KPSC) – a club affiliated with Swimming New South Wales (SNSW) and Swimming Australia (SAL). KPSC brings together the competitive squads from Pymble Swimming and Knox Grammar for racing, camps and tours.

Racing spans two seasons: short course (Terms 2 and 3) and long course (Terms 1 and 4), alongside school competitions including igsa (Term 1), CIS and All Schools (Term 2), and School Nationals (Term 3).

Knox Pymble Swim Club

“As external students, my daughters joined Pymble Swimming around three years ago. Both have improved their swimming skills significantly and achieved some great personal milestones — qualifying for the National Age Championships (Sophia) and the NSW State Championships (Nicole) — thanks to the friendly and supportive coaching team. They’re now in the Cadet and Engine squads, and they’ve also made many great friends along the way. The atmosphere and team culture have been key to keeping them motivated for every training session, including the early mornings. Thank you, Pymble Swimming.”

Chin, father of Sophia (13) and Nicole (12)

"Our daughter Milla joined Pymble Swimming in Star Squad less than a year ago, and the improvement in her technique over the past ten months has been remarkable. The strong focus on technique is consistently reinforced in a respectful and encouraging way, and the structured training program provides clear accountability while still making swimming enjoyable. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and supportive, and they genuinely foster both personal development and friendships within the squad. We have been so impressed with the facilities, the quality of coaching and the positive culture they have created."

Carly, mother of Milla (8)