The swimming club has four squads starting with Otters, progressing towards Seals, then onto Dolphins and finally into the Marlins. Progress through the squads is dependent on ability and training. Refer to training squads for more details.
Club members are expected to participate in the training schedule and undertake regular time trials to enable their progress to be monitored. All times are recorded using the Team software package.
Time trials take place on alternate Fridays at 6:00 pm. On arrival, the swimmers must complete entry cards to enable the trials to be setup. Each swimmer may enter up to three events and the completed card must be handed in to the recorder with an entry fee of $1.
At time trails we now use the One-Start rule. Parents are asked to assist with the time trial event by pool preparation, time keeping and marshalling.
Awards
The committee requests that swimmers wear a club shirt over their bathers for all medal presentations at swimming meets. Please do not go for medal presentations wearing bathers only.
The Mandurah City Council Award is a prize given to two swimmers for outstanding efforts in any area. The Committee decides who the two swimmers are each month. The prize is a month's free entry to the Mandurah Aquatic Centre.
Encouragement Awards are awarded monthly by the coaches. There is one certificate per squad. This award is to encourage the swimmer to continue their solid efforts.