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Rackley Centenary is home to swimmers of all levels our squad programs cater for all abilities. We'd love to welcome you to our Squad!


To book a Squad Assessment at Centenary Pool - click HERE
To book a Squad Assessment at St Rita's College - click HERE

Do you have any additional questions about the Squad Programs at the Centenary pool, please click the 'Enquire Now' button above and our team will be in contact with you shortly.  

For directions to the Gregory Terrace pool, click HERE!



Squad swimming is a great way to develop lifelong skills, refine technique and most importantly be safe and have fun in the water. Training sessions will provide swimmers with the skills and stamina needed to set their sights on competing at their chosen level be it Local, School, Masters or National level.

OUR COACHES

Led by Head Coach Damien Jones, at Rackley Centenary we have a team of experienced coaches who have proven success at all levels of the sport. Swimmers at all levels are offered in-water and out-of-water training and development with a focus on long-term success, achievement and enjoyment. You can find more detailed profiles on all of our coaches HERE

OUR FACILITIES 

The Centenary Aquatic Centre has a long-standing reputation for providing one of the best training facilities in Brisbane. The program has consistently produced swimmers who have competed at the very highest levels for their country across a multitude of disciplines. The centre has a 25m indoor short course water 50m outdoor long course water, Gym, cardio and weights rooms, Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal specialists onsite.  Click here for the address and Map of how to get to Gregory Terrace School Pool 

JOIN THE CLUB!

At Rackley Swimming Centenary, we encourage all squad swimmers to join our swim team (Rackley Swim Team) which enables swimmers to race at our regularly scheduled club nights as well as compete at local, Queensland, and National level swim meets. We also welcome Master (Adult) Swimmers as well as a part of our Rackley Masters Swim Team!

For more information about how to join the club, please visit the Rackley Swim Team website HERE!

Squads for all levels

Mini Squad
Fun & safety is the primary objective of Mini Squad swimming, coincidentally it is the reason we ‘learn to swim’ initially. Mini Squad is designed for children predominantly 6 years and older and is targeted at swimmers that have completed all the skills associated with learning to swim lessons.  Mini squad’s focus is 1-2 key concepts every session while introducing swimmers to a squad environment.
Junior Squad
Building upon the fundamental swimming skills and developing your child's ability to learn how to train and help them develop a growth mindset and develop a love for the sport through having fun. Individual swimmers will be introduced to a variety of racing opportunities as they continue to master the four competitive strokes and gain greater proficiency in turns, starts and finishes. Recommended to attend a minimum of 2 sessions a week and attend club nights and local meets. Equipment required – Fins, pull buoy, kickboard and water bottle.
 Senior
Designed for senior multi-sport athletes. It targets the specific endurance and speed requirements of the athlete’s primary sport and event.  Sessions are designed to help swimmers develop skills & conditioning specifically for competitive swimming. There is no minimum number of training sessions; however, if swimmers wish to compete at a competitive school level or higher they are encouraged to complete a minimum of 3-4 sessions a week.
Bronze Squad

Designed for swimmers competing at a Brisbane and State Level. The Bronze Squad is the entry group into our performance-focused squads for swimmers aged 11 and over. In the Bronze squad, we focus on encouraging the lifelong love and appreciation of swimming as we introduce the swimmers to more rigorous training, preparing them for competition at a state level. Squad sessions at Bronze Level maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, racing skills and dry land sessions. It is aimed at continuing to develop swimmers’ conditioning for competition but also creating training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success. Recommended to attend a minimum of 4 sessions a week and must compete at coach-selected competitions.

Equipment required – Fins, pull buoy, kickboard, snorkel, paddles, band and water bottle.

Silver Squad
Designed for swimmers competing at a National level. Swimmers are selected into the Silver Squad at the discretion of the coaches based on an athlete’s physical and mental preparedness as well as alignment with the culture of the squad. Silver swimmers have personal ambitions to reach the highest level of swimming. This squad trains at high intensity, with a focus on three main areas of improvement: swimming technique, strength, and endurance. Squad sessions at Silver Level maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, racing skills and dry land sessions. It is aimed at continuing to develop swimmers’ conditioning for competition but also creating training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success. Equipment required – Fins, pull buoy, kickboard, snorkel, paddles, band and water bottle. 
Gold Squad
Gold Squad is our high-performance squad. Swimmers are selected into the Gold Squad at the discretion of the Head Coach based on an athlete’s physical and mental preparedness as well as alignment with the culture of the squad.
Adult Squad
Our Adult Squad sessions are designed to improve performance and technique. Sessions are tailored to the goals of the Swimmers, experienced Rackley Coaches will help you reach your swimming goal. This level is for those who are looking to improve their swimming technique and fitness. It is suitable for a wide variety of adults, from beginners through to competitive swimmers training for Masters, Triathlon and/or Ocean swimming.



Squad Fortnightly Fees*

GOLD SQUAD$115.00 FN
SILVER SQUAD
$99.00 FN
BRONZE SQUAD
$88.00 FN
SENIOR SQUAD
$70.00 FN
JUNIOR SQUAD
$77.00 FN
ADULT SQUAD
$49.00 FN


Squad fees are debited fortnightly - Effective 31 August 2023
*plus a $0.39 fee from a third-party insurer who ensures the protection and security of your direct debit details  

*Squad Membership Cancellation/Suspension Policy 
Programmed Squad breaks -Please note the fees for Squads are calculated based on an annual amount spread across fortnightly payments. The amount takes into account expected breaks/holiday periods for swimmers and coaches eg. Xmas- New Year and breaks after a major competition and during these times fortnightly fees continue as normal. This enables Rackley to maintain an experienced and quality coaching team.
Family breaks/holidays - if your swimmer is taking a break/holiday of more than 2 weeks (or in case of injury) please complete a Squad fee  hold request at least 7 days before the next debit Click here to complete the Hold request
Cancellations – If you decide to stop squad training and/or move to another program please ensure you communicate with your coach so they understand your reasons and can help address any concerns AND communicate in writing 7 days in advance of your next debit – see this link for more information.   Click here to complete a cancellation form


Our Coaches

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Damien Jones
Head Coach
Since his appointment in 2013 Damien has grown the squad at Centenary to more than 200 Swimmers including the St Joseph’s Gregory Terrace and Brisbane Girls Grammar School Swimming Programs. The squads at Centenary have numerous State and National medalists’ as well as Australian youth representatives. Prior to his appointment at Rackley Swim Team, Damien was Head Coach at Clayfield Aquatics for 8 years.
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Dan Busch
Junior Development Coach
Dan joined Rackley Centenary Team as Junior Development Coach In January 2020. His primary role is to further develop our Junior and Bronze programs.  Dan has been coaching in various clubs in Australia and Europe over the last 5 years, most recently Clayfield College. Dan is a Bronze Licensed Swimming Coach registered with the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Associations. Dan is currently completing his Silver License and has experience coaching athletes of all abilities from Juniors through to State, National and European Youth Finalists. Dan’s love for swimming commenced from a young age and translates to passion and enthusiasm on pool deck.
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Tim Dilger
Head Coach Age and Schools Programs
Tim has been involved in swimming his whole life and spent the last 15 years as a Coach with 4 years as head coach at Clayfield College and the last three at St Rita's/Aqua Rosa Swim Club. During his time at Aqua Rosa he has helped the club grow from 80 to over 130 club members and more than 200 swimmers in the pool.  Tim's coaching ethos is to to promote a positive and competitive environment whilst embracing the principles of commitment, respect, individuality and challenging oneself. Tim offers the current coaching team a different yet complimentary set of skills that we believe are valuable for our current crop of athletes and the sustainable future
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