Squad Assessment Criteria

All TigerSharks swimmers undertake group assessment each block. This designated period is aimed to ensure each swimmer is in the correct practice group. Swimmers can only complete the assessment swims once per block.

• Block A = 20th - 31st October
• Block B = 19th - 30th January
• Block C = 23rd March - 3rd April
• Block D = 8th - 19th June

Swimmers are NOT expected to move groups every block. It is likely that swimmers will spend 3-6 blocks of swimming in each squad in order to meet the new challenges associated with each group. Swimmers who jump through the squads quickly will often miss out key skill development, which is why coaches will discuss some movements with parents to ensure any movement is best for the swimmer.

It is expected that swimmers are one of the top performers in their group (drills accuracy and aerobic training) in order to move to the next squad. As swimmers progress throughout the squad structure with the TigerSharks, the following factors will also be considered prior to sending invitations to move:

• The swimmer’s attendance in their previous squad.
• The swimmer’s performances in competitions from the previous block.
• The swimmer’s ability to fulfil all commitment criteria for the next squad.

(Assessment week for squads will take place at the 50m pool, conducted in short course yards (SCY). 

If a swimmer is sick or injured during an assessment period, we will allow a late assessment to be offered upon the receipt of a doctor’s note where possible.