With our state of the art facilities and qualified coaches, Goodlife is the perfect place to challenge and nurture your child's potential.


SQUAD LEVELS

Mini Squad: 45 minutes

This is a transition phase from learn to swim into squad. It gives children an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of being a swimmer. They will learn the basic components that will be developed in latter squads, such as working with the pace clock and tumble turns. By completion of this level, swimmers will demonstrate a strong ability in all four strokes over 25 meters with correct starts and finishes. Swimmers will be able to complete 20x25 meters freestyle on the 40-second cycle holding correct technique.

Junior Squad: 1 hour 

Swimmers are now building on their knowledge and capabilities, utlising efficient technique through the water in all four strokes. They are developing their skills (starts, turns and finishes) in all four strokes and individual medley. By completion of this level, swimmers will demonstrate a strong ability in all four strokes over 50 meters with correct starts, turns and finishes. Swimmers will be able to complete 20x50 meters freestyle on the 1-minute cycle holding correct technique. Ideal for those wishing to compete at local and regional level.

Intermediate Squad: 1.5 hours

Swimmers are now efficient with their swimming technique and are learning to hold that efficiency throughout the duration of their session. They will learn pacing strategies which will enable them to handle harder and longer sets. They will be strong in all elements of swimming and upon moving up will be working on maturing skills, attitudes and goal setting. 

Senior Squad: 1.5-2 hours

Must be 11 years or older. These swimmers are now athletes who complete regular goal setting sessions with their coach to determine what they want to achieve from their swimming sessions. 

The squad will be made up of state and national competitive swimmers seeking to achieve qualifying times at swim carnivals, as well as open water swimmers, surf athletes and triathletes who want to become fitter, stronger and more efficient at freestyle to achieve their competitive goals. There will also be non-competitive swimmers who are just wanting to stay fit or who are desiring a higher level of fitness.


TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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cost

All swimming lessons must be paid by completing an Ezi Debit form. Money will be debited from your account fortnightly thereafter. 

If your direct debit is declined, your account will be charged a $14.80 fee. Ezi-debit charge a one-off administration fee of $5.50 upon setting up direct debit and $1.10 for each direct debit thereafter

1 session per week ($16 per session)  = $32 per fortnight

2 sessions per week ($13 per session) = $52 per fortnight

3 sessions per week ($10 per session)  = $60 per fortnight

4 sessions per week ($9 per session)  = $72 per fortnight

5+ sessions per week ($8 for 5, $6.66 for 6, $5.71 for 7) = $80 per fortnight


goodlife community swimming club

The Goodlife Community Swim Club (GCSC) is a not-for-profit swimming club with the purpose of providing a safe and fun environment for swimmers to compete at a Club, Local, Regional, State and National level.

Our goal is to develop a club that has great values, lots of fun and also achieves results in the pool. We welcome a broad spectrum of swimmers across all ages and abilities; from elite athletes, to swimmers competing for fun and exercise, to those with disabilities. Contact the swim school for further information.


Please nominate which races you wish to participate in via the Swim Squad Facebook group.


COACHES

michael gibson - head coach

Michael was a competitive swimmer from a young age, competing at a state level and he has been coaching for fifteen years. He is very passionate about creating a pathway that provides all his swimmers with opportunities to reach their individual potential. 

Michael has a dual qualification: Advanced level coach and Coaching of swimmers with a disability.  In the past five years at Goodlife he has taken swimmers to National Age Open Water Championships, National Age and Open Swimming Championships.   

"I develop athletes who love their sport and endeavour to facilitate their journey through their sport to their full capacity. My goal is to get a swimmer on the Australian Dolphins team."


CORRINNE BRITTAIN - senior Coach

Corinne began competitive swimming at the age of 5, finding a passion in the sport, working her way through to representing at state level. She’s been working in the aquatic industry for over 12 years.

Corinne holds a development coaching licence & numerous swim teacher qualifications as well as a degree in business specialising in sporting events. Corinne has worked with all levels of swimmers from beginners through to national age swimmers.

Corinne loves working with swimmers of all ages whether their focus be for fun, fitness or competition to reach whatever their goals may be. She believes no matter how you feel when arriving to the pool, you will always feel better after a swim!


WHITNEY GIBSON - sENIOR cOACH

Whitney has been swimming since she was five and the highest level she has competed at is Queensland State Sprints. She has been a learn to swim teacher for several years and thus has plenty of experience teaching strokes to pass on. As well, she has a passion for learning and teaching. She has been a member of the Goodlife coaching team filling in for a couple of years.

She is currently about to complete the 'Teacher of Competitive Swimming' qualification, which is the minimal qualification level of coaching but hopes to advance her skills very soon. 


junior coaches - Ally and amelia


marcus bazzica - squad coach

Marcus is a long time staff member at Goodlife who coaches our pre squads and delivers (dry land) athlete development session for our squad swimmers aged nine and above. Marcus is a qualified personal trainer who works as a strength and conditioning coach for our older athletes. He is a fantastic motivator who loves to see his kids having fun while getting a good work out. 


email updates

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school holidays

Squads run through the holidays with an adjusted timetable.  Squad swimmers are encouraged to communicate with their coach on their individual requirements.


public swimming and adult squads

If you are looking for further information regarding public swimming or adult squads please go to our pools page.


FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT michael ON (07) 5444 2126 OR SEND AN EMAIL THROUGH THE FORM BELOW.