Swim Squad Training
Swim Squad Training
Discover your thrill for competitive swimming
The Swim Squad program at Bundaberg Aquatic Centre will support all swimmers to train to their individual potential and maximise their enjoyment of the sport, whether swimming for fun, personal health goals and other aquatic activities including Open Water Swimming, Water Polo and Triathlon. Competitive swimming is a challenging and exciting element of swimming, supporting a range of physical, mental and emotional health benefits.
Swimmers will be assessed prior to being placed into a Squad group to ensure they are working to a level appropriate to their abilities and goals. All swimmers will be assessed continuously to progress levels if needed.
GOswim Academy (Developmental Squads)
The GOswim Academy levels of our GOswim program serve as a transition from learning the foundations of swimming and water safety to participation in competitive swimming squads. The GOswim Academy is designed to encourage continued participation in aquatic activity including involvement in competitive swimming and swimming for health and wellbeing.
Swim Squad
The Swim Squad program creates pathways for students to continue their passion for swimming from lessons onwards into adult life, experiencing the thrill and excitement of swimming competitively while improving their swimming technique and skills within a team learning environment.
Our Squad Coach
Damian Bawden
Head Swim Coach
As a former Australian Swimming Team member (Dolphin #441) Damian has over 25 years of coaching experience from beginners to Youth Olympic champions. He has recently coached swimmers to QLD and National Age medals, Australian Junior swimming teams, as well as State and National Surf Lifesaving champions.
His coaching philosophy centers on building independent and resilient athletes who understand and enjoy the processes of training and competition. He is known for his expertise in advanced stroke technique, tailored programming and motivational leadership.
Damian has enjoyed his time so far at the Bundaberg Aquatic Centre & is looking forward to continuing to connect with local families and build a strong club of swimmers who love the sport of swimming.