Whether you’re a performance athlete that races at the highest level, or swim for fitness, there’s a Swim Squad to suit your goals! We have squads for all age groups and swimming abilities.
Delivered by the UQ Sport Aquatic Centre, each Squad follows a structured training plan, designed to help you further develop your swimming skills across all areas. Want to join a Swim Squad? Get in touch with us to arrange an evaluation with one of our fully qualified coaches.
We have a Stack Team App for our Swim Squads. Stay in the loop with real-time updates on squad schedules, weather warnings, pool temperature insights and important news.
UQ Sport Aquatic Centre
The University of Queensland,
Cnr Blair Dr and Union Rd,
St Lucia, Qld 4067
Squad Details
Junior SwimFit
The Junior SwimFit squad is targeted for swimmers under the age of 18 who want to continue swimming as a form of exercise to improve fitness. It is also perfect for swimmers who cannot attend the expected number of sessions of the Development and State level squads but wish to still improve their swimming. Swimmers can actively participate in this program with no expectations to compete or attend a certain number of sessions a week.
Junior SwimFit sessions are run on weekday afternoons.
Development Squad
The Development Squad program provides a pathway for young swimmers transitioning from the Learn-to-Swim program into intermediate swimming. Squad members are encouraged to attend at least 3 sessions per week.
The Development Squad sessions are run on weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
State Development Squad
The State Development Squad program is targeted towards young competitive age group swimmers. Squad members should attend at least 5 sessions each week.
The State Development Squad sessions are run on weekday mornings and afternoons and Saturday mornings.
State Squad
The State Squad program provides a key pathway for committed competitive swimmers wishing to become high level age group swimmers. Swimmers are actively pursuing swimming as one of their major sporting interests and are swimming at a state level, with goals to work towards a national level, once age appropriate. Squad members should be attending at least 7 sessions per week.
State Squad sessions are run on weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday mornings.
National Squad
The National Squad program is reserved for swimmers who have reached a high performance level with their swimming and are performing at an age or open national/international level of ability. Squad members should be attending at least 7 sessions per week.
National Squad sessions are run weekday mornings and afternoons, and Saturday morning.
UQ Varsity Squad
The UQ Varsity Squad is targeted towards University-aged athletes. The coaching team aims to create a fun and social environment, while also challenging the team to reach their full athletic potential. Many UQ Varsity Squad members compete for UQ at either national events, Uni Nationals, club meets or inter-varsity competitions, however swimmers can actively participate in this program with no expectations to compete or attend a certain number of sessions a week.
UQ Varsity Squad sessions are run on weekday mornings and afternoons. UQ Varsity Squad members can also access selected National Squad sessions.
Masters Squad
The Masters squad is targeted for swimmers older than 18 years who want to engage in squad training sessions for performance.
Masters Squad sessions are run on weekday mornings and Saturday mornings. Masters Squad members can also access all SwimFit sessions.
Pricing
| Junior SwimFit/ Development Squad/ Masters Squad | UQ STUDENT (currently enrolled) |
|---|---|
| Casual Entry | $17.00 |
| Direct Debit per week | $25.00 |
| State Development | UQ STUDENT (currently enrolled) |
|---|---|
| Casual Entry | $17.00 |
| Direct Debit per week | $31.50 |
| State Squad/ National Squad | UQ STUDENT (CURRENTLY ENROLLED) |
|---|---|
| Direct Debit per week | $38.00 |
| Varsity Squad | UQ STUDENT (currently enrolled) |
|---|---|
| Direct Debit per week | $30.00 |
Direct Debit is charged fortnightly with min 13 payments. A $6 admin fee applies at sign up.
| Junior SwimFit/ Development Squad/ Masters Squad | UQ STAFF & ALUMNI |
|---|---|
| Casual Entry | $17.00 |
| Direct Debit per week | $25.00 |
| State Development Squad | UQ STAFF & ALUMNI |
|---|---|
| Casual Entry | $17.00 |
| Direct Debit per week | $31.50 |
| State Squad/ National Squad | UQ STAFF & ALUMNI |
|---|---|
| Direct Debit per week | $38.00 |
| Varsity Squad | UQ STAFF & ALUMNI |
|---|---|
| Direct Debit per week | $30.00 |
Direct Debit is charged fortnightly with min 13 payments. A $6 admin fee applies at sign up.
| Junior SwimFit/ Development Squad/ Masters Squad | PUBLIC |
|---|---|
| Casual Entry | $17.00 |
| Direct Debit per week | $25.00 |
| State Development Squad | PUBLIC |
|---|---|
| Casual Entry | $17.00 |
| Direct Debit per week | $31.50 |
| State Squad/ National Squad | PUBLIC |
|---|---|
| Direct Debit per week | $38.00 |
| Varsity Squad | PUBLIC |
|---|---|
| Direct Debit per week | $38.00 |
Direct Debit is charged fortnightly with min 13 payments. A $6 admin fee applies at sign up.
Direct Debit Changes
Update Your Account Details
The easiest way to manage your account is via the My Account online portal, accessible at the top of the UQ Sport homepage.
Cancel Your Direct Debit Membership
Customers may cancel their Direct Debit Membership, as outlined in the Membership Terms and Conditions, via our My Account platform. Once logged in, click or tap the ‘Dashboard’ tab, and select ‘Memberships’ to process your cancellation request.
Suspend Your Membership
At present, Membership suspensions can only be processed by visiting or calling the Fitness Centre at St Lucia.
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