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Thunderstorms and heavy rain forecast from 2:00 pm today. Outdoor areas will close. All indoor pool sessions continue as normal.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Pool closure – maintenance

Indoor pool will be closed on Saturday 10 May from 6:00 am – 12:00 pm for scheduled maintenance.

NARC

Closure

New term enrolments open

Term 3 swim lesson enrolments are now open. Book early to secure your preferred time slot.

NARC

Announcement

Fairway 5 closed for aeration

Fairway 4 is temporarily closed at Bundoora Golf Course while aeration works are completed.

Bundoora Golf

Course update

Join a supportive squad environment and become a more confident & efficient swimmer

Our Adult Swim Squad combines structured workouts, technique refinement, personalised feedback, so you can become a more confident and efficient swimmer.

Already an Adult Swim Squad member? Book your session.

Ignite session Elevate session Apex session

Structured training, personalised growth

For those in our adult swimming lessons or wanting to refine their technique, this is the next step for you.

Progressive Levels

Technical Refinement

Endurance Training

Comp & Fitness Training

Find your most suitable level

All levels are for members 18 years or older.

Ignite

Beginner

This level is designed for adults who are comfortable in the water and can swim up to 1000m per session. The focus is on building foundational skills, enhancing comfort in the water, and learning proper stroke techniques. Perfect for those looking to improve their fitness and build basic endurance at a comfortable pace.

Duration

45 min

Session Distance

1km+

Improve

Confidence Stroke technique Endurance

Training inclusions

Basic stroke mechanics

Drill, Breathing, Body Position

Basic Endurance

Short Distance Sets

Session times

Morning sessions

Mon / Wed / Fri

7:15am – 8:00am

Afternoon sessions

Wed / Thu

7:15pm – 8:00pm

Requirements to join

Ability

Able to swim 500m-1000m per 45-minute session

Comfortable with basic strokes

Freestyle & backstroke minimum

Capable of basic lap swimming with rest intervals.

Goals: Improved endurance, technique, and confidence

Age

18+ years old

Book Ignite

Elevate

Intermediate

Elevate level is geared towards swimmers and triathletes who can swim up to 2000m per session and are proficient in two strokes. This level emphasizes building endurance, refining stroke technique, and developing consistent pacing, with structured workouts that incorporate a variety of strokes and intervals. Ideal for those looking to advance their skills and swim more efficiently, whether for fitness, open water, or competition.

Duration

60 min

Session Distance

1.5Km to 2Km+

Improve

Stamina Refine technique Develop pace awareness Introduce intervals

Training inclusions

Technical Refinement

Advance Drills

Mild Endurance Training

Mid Distance Sets

Session times

Morning

Fri

6:00am-7:00am

Sat

8:30am-9:30am

Afternoon

Mon

6:00pm-7:00pm

Requirements to join

Ability

Able to swim 1500m-2000m per 60-minute session

Working knowledge of turns

Proficient in freestyle, backstroke, and ideally breaststroke

Able to follow structured workouts

Can maintain pace over multiple laps

Book Elevate

Apex

Advanced

Tailored for experienced swimmers and triathletes who can handle sessions of 2000m-3500m and are skilled in freestyle and backstroke. This level focuses on high-intensity training, speed development, and race strategy, providing technical fine-tuning for competitive performance. Perfect for those training for competitive swimming events, triathlons, or seeking to reach peak physical performance.

Duration

75 mins

Session Distance

2.5km to 3.5km+

Improve

Build competitive endurance Improve speed Race strategies Incorporate high-intensity training

Training inclusions

Advance technique work

High intensity training

Mid-long endurance sets

Complex Drills

Stroke efficiency focus

Race event specific training

Session times

Morning

Mon & Fri

6:00am-7:15am

Requirements to join

Ability

Able to swim 2500m-3000m per 90-minute session.

Proficient in all four strokes, including butterfly and effective flip turns.

Can maintain technique and pace over longer sets with minimal rest.

Book Apex

FAQs

Adult Swim Squad can be accessed a few ways:

  • By Membership – Requires a minimum of a Aquatic membership with the additional Swim Squad add-on. Please contact our Membership / Sales or Aquatics team to activate.

  • Casual sessions – pay at reception

  • 20 swim squad pass – Available from reception.

You can book into any number of the sessions offered (subject to availability); the maximum number of places offered will be 12 for each of the sessions.

As part of this Squad, we would offer you a complimentary Health Consult with one of our Gym instructors and the offer of a tailored swim set for you to follow outside of Squad times.

Information about each of the coaches is also available on the booking system so you can learn a little about them.

For Members – the cost is $10.50 per week to participate in Adult Squad

Non Members (casual) – $21 per class or $15.75 concession

Concession pricing and 20-pack swim squad passes are also available.

We will be monitoring how each of the sessions are going and if we need to offer more sessions, we will work towards this and keep everyone updated.

Got a different question?
Get in touch with our team.

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Facilities

Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Northcote Public Golf Course

Bundoora Public Golf Course

Narrandjeri Stadium

Darebin Community Sports Stadium

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