SWIMMING PATHWAYS
Coaches explanation to follow:
Progression from Learn to swim > Competing for National events, or just fitness for related sports – we cater for the lot. Check out out squads, the critera and goals.
EVENTS CALENDAR
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MEMBERSHIP INFO
Registration
Registration runs for one year, Jul 1st – Jun 30th and consists of a one-off annual fee for the Raptors, plus annual fees for membership of Swim Wellington and Swim NZ.
The fees for year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 are:
Competitive Swimmer (13 & over)
Swimming New Zealand | $66.50 |
Swim Wellington | $60.00 |
Raumati Swimming Club | $74.50 |
Total | $201.00 |
Competitive Swimmer (12 & under)
Swimming New Zealand | $66.50 |
Swim Wellington | $35.00 |
Raumati Swimming Club | $74.50 |
Total | $176.00 |
Club Swimmer
Swimming New Zealand | $60.00 |
Swim Wellington | $15.00 |
Raumati Swimming Club | $74.50 |
Total | $149.50 |
Recreational Swimmer
Swimming New Zealand | – |
Swim Wellington | – |
Raumati Swimming Club | $74.50 |
Total | $74.50 |
New Members need to fill in the Registration Form for membership to register for any swimming programme.
- The Recreation swimmer category is for swimmers that would only compete at club
championships and club nights. They can enter school competitions, as these are not club
based. - The Club swimmer’s category is for swimmers who want to compete at inter club meets,
club championships and club nights but are not yet ready to compete at larger
competitions, such as Regional and National Champs. They can also enter interschool
competitions, as these are not club based. - Swim Wellington have introduced competitive swimmer (12 & Under) & (13 & Over)
categories.
There will be some administration changes to be made and so we are asking that you do not pay your registration fees until we have confirmed that you can do so. This will be done as soon as possible after 1 July.
Squad Fees
To keep the payment process simple all fee structures are based on an annual amount divided into monthly payments – there is no discount over holiday breaks.
Parents as supporters
Why should my child be a swimmer?
Swimming promotes physical fitness and teaches children to strive for physical achievement.
Swimming is an exciting individual as well as team sport.
Swimming is a specialised activity involving extensive skill development.
Many top athletes started off as swimmers before moving in to other sports.
Swimming is a lifetime sport. You can swim from very young to very old.
Swimming teaches sportsmanship including dealing with winning and losing, working with teammates officials and coaches.
Swimming is fantastic for motivating children to strive for self improvement and goal setting.
Swimming related injuries are low.
Swimming can prevent drowning.
Swimming is a family activity
Parents are expected to help out with the operation of the club; this can range from providing basic support during meets (home and away) through to specific club roles or technical officials. Raptors is a small club and relies on this help.
For more infomation on the club roles, please refer to the BOARD page and feel free to talk to any of the people there.
See below for the directly swimming related roles:
Official Roles (require training and qualification)
- Inspector of Turns (IoT)
- Judge of Stroke (JoS)
- Starter
- Referee
Non-qualified Roles
- Team Manager
- Timekeeper
- Chief timekeeper
- Marshall
- Tea/kitchen (mostly @ WRAC)
- Door
- Results/Runner
- Medals (mostly @ WRAC)
Uniform
The club uniform is based on the Raptors brand, coupled with the club colours (red, white and blue).
Key items of uniform are swim caps, t-shirts and hoodies – examples, prices and how to order can be found here.
The board along with a working party of senior swimmers are currently reviewing the policy and styles related to uniform so keep checking back.
All things competing…
Triceratops
LEARN TO SWIM
Training Objectives:
● Learn the basics of swimming freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke
● Learn Butterfly kick movement
● Complete 25 m of each stroke with excellent technique
● Introduce racing skills including streamlines, starts and turns for the above strokes
Criteria:
● Be under 12 years of age
● Be able to swim 25 m without stopping prior to joining squad
● Be confident in the water
● Option to be registered as member of Swimming New Zealand
Squad Goals:
● Attend at least one swim session per week (up to three sessions available)
● Arrive five minutes early for training to ensure squad starts on time
● Be positive and enthusiastic towards swimming
● Give 100% in training and when learning new skills
● Participate in club nights
Triceratops
LEARN TO SWIM
Training Timetable:
● Tuesday: 5.00 pm – 5.45 pm
● Wednesday: 4.00 pm – 4.45 pm
● Thursday: 4.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Sessions are to be nominated in advance to ensure numbers are distributed evenly across evenings
Triceratops
LEARN TO SWIM
Gear List:
● None – kick boards will be provided.
Membership Fee (per term):
● 1x week:110
● 2x week: 125
● 3x week: 140
Triceratops
LEARN TO SWIM
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Stegosaurus
LEARN TO COMPETE
Training Objectives:
● Learn the basics of swimming freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke over an increased
distance
● Introduce full Butterfly stroke
● Complete 50 m of each stroke with excellent technique (except for butterfly)
● Complete 100 Individual Medley with legal race turns and underwaters
● Introduce racing skills including streamlines, starts and turns for all strokes
● Compete in local race nights and introductory local meets
Criteria:
● Be under 12 years of age
● Can competently swim 25 m of each stroke (except for butterfly)
● Be confident in the water
● Option to be registered as member of Swimming New Zealand
Squad Goals:
● Attend at least one swim session per week (up to three sessions available)
● Arrive five minutes early for training to ensure squad starts on time
● Be positive and enthusiastic towards swimming
● Give 100% in training and when learning new skills
● Participate in club nights
Stegosaurus
LEARN TO COMPETE
Training Timetable:
● Tuesday: 5.00 pm – 5.45 pm
● Wednesday: 4.45 pm – 5.30 pm
● Thursday: 4.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Sessions are to be nominated in advance to ensure numbers are distributed evenly across evenings.
Stegosaurus
LEARN TO COMPETE
Gear List:
● None – kick boards will be provided.
Membership Fee (per term):
● 1x week: 110
● 2x week: 125
● 3x week: 140
Stegosaurus EVENTS
LEARN TO COMPETE
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Pterodactyl
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
Training Objectives:
● Refine technique across all strokes
● Improve endurance
● Become familiar with racing, pacing and using the clock
● Complete 100 m of each stroke with excellent technique (excluding butterfly)
● Competently swim 100 IM without disqualification
● Training focus on technique refinement, 100 IM
Criteria:
● Minimum registration as a club swimmer with Swimming New Zealand
● Can competently swim all four strokes with good technique
● Can swim 100 FR in under 2.30 with excellent technique and skills
Squad Goals:
● Attend minimum three sessions per week (four session available)
● Arrive five minutes early for training to ensure squad starts on time and to get gear sorted
● Be positive and enthusiastic towards swimming
● Give 100% in training and when learning new skills
● Support the team and other swimmers
● Attend club race nights and local junior meets e.g Gold Coast Meets
Pterodactyl
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
Training Timetable:
● Monday, Friday: 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
● Wednesday: 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm
● Thursday: 4.45 pm – 5.45 pm
● Friday: 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Pterodactyl
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
Gear List:
● Kick Board
● Short fins
Membership Fee (per month):
● $70
Pterodactyl
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
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T-rex
DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE
Training Objectives:
● Become familiar with racing, pacing and using the clock
● Complete 100 m of each stroke with excellent technique (50 m for butterfly)
● Train for and race all strokes across 50, 100, 200 m, 200 IM (50,100 butterfly)
● Training focus on technique refinement, IM, increasing fitness
● Introduce dryland warm up, core conditioning
Criteria:
● Registered as a competitive swimmer with Swimming New Zealand
● Can competently swim all four strokes with good technique
● Can swim 6×100 FR @ 2.00, maintain 1.30/50 pace for BR and BK
● Have a minimum 1 year competition experience
● Be aiming to qualify for regional championships, Junior Festival, DIV II
Squad Goals:
● Minimum attendance 4 sessions per week (to be discussed on an individual basis)
● Arrive 5 minutes prior to dryland and pool sessions every day
● Be positive and enthusiastic towards swimming
● Give 100% in training and when learning new skills
● Support the team and other swimmers
● Attend club race nights, local meets and regional championships
T-rex
DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE
Training Timetable:
MORNINGS (13 and over only):
● Monday: 6.00 am – 7.30 am
● Wednesday: 6.00 am – 7.30 am
● Friday: 6.00 am – 7.30 am
EVENINGS:
● Monday: 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
● Tuesday: 5.30 pm – 7.15 pm
● Wednesday: 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
● Thursday: 4.45 pm – 6.15 pm
● Friday: 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm
T-rex
DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE
Gear List:
● Kick Board
● Short fins
● Snorkel
Membership Fee (per month):
● $90
T-rex
DEVELOPING PERFORMANCE
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Spinosaurus
DEVELOPING NATIONALS
Training Objectives:
● Compete at National Meets including DIV II and NAGS
● Build anaerobic capacity and VO2 Max
● Train for and race all strokes across 50, 100, 200 m, 200 IM (50,100 butterfly)
● Introduce distance racing
● Training focus on middle distance, IM
● Basic strength building through dryland
Criteria:
● Registered as a competitive swimmer with Swimming New Zealand
● Minimum age 13 years
● Qualified or near qualifying for DIV II and NAGS
● Can meet required pacing times during training
● Commit to attendance expectations
● Be a role model within the club for younger athletes
● Volunteer at local meets and race nights
Squad Goals:
● Minimum attendance 5 sessions per week (to be discussed on an individual basis)
● Arrive 5 minutes prior to dryland and activation every day
● Be positive and enthusiastic towards swimming
● Give 100% in training and when learning new skills
● Support the team and other swimmers
Spinosaurus
DEVELOPING NATIONALS
Training Timetable:
MORNINGS:
● Monday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
● Tuesday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
● Wednesday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
● Friday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
EVENINGS:
● Monday: 4.30 pm – 7.00 pm (30 min activation)
● Tuesday: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm (15 min activation)
● Thursday: 4.45 pm – 7.00 pm (45 min dryland)
● Friday: 4.30 pm – 7.00 pm (30 min activation)
Spinosaurus
DEVELOPING NATIONALS
Gear List:
● Kick Board
● Short fins
● Snorkel
● Pull buoy
● Paddles
● Band
Membership Fee (per term):
● 1x week: 110
● 2x week: 125
● 3x week: 140
Spinosaurus
DEVELOPING NATIONALS
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Velociraptor
PERFORMING NATIONALS
Training Objectives:
● Compete at National Meets including NAGS and Opens
● Specificity in training
● Perform (final and medal) at National Meets
● Introduce strength program incorporating gym access and membership (TBC)
Criteria:
● Registered as a competitive swimmer with Swimming New Zealand
● Minimum age 15 years
● NAGS finalist or Opens qualification
● Has met Developing Nationals criteria for minimum 1 year
● Commit to all available sessions including dryland sessions
● Be a role model within the club for younger athletes
● Volunteer at local meets and race nights
Squad Goals:
● Attend all expected sessions per week (to be discussed on an individual basis)
● Arrive 5 minutes prior to dryland and activation every day
● Be positive and enthusiastic towards swimming
● Give 100% in training and when learning new skills
● Support the team and other swimmers
Velociraptor
PERFORMING NATIONALS
Training Timetable:
MORNINGS:
● Monday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
● Tuesday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
● Wednesday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
● Friday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
EVENINGS:
● Monday: 4.30 pm – 7.00 pm (30 min activation)
● Tuesday: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm (15 min activation)
● Thursday: 4.45 pm – 7.00 pm (45 min dryland)
● Friday: 4.30 pm – 7.00 pm (60 min gym)
Velociraptor
PERFORMING NATIONALS
Gear List:
● Kick Board
● Short fins
● Snorkel
● Pull buoy
● Paddles
● Band
● Skipping rope
● Stretch bands (light and medium)
Membership Fee (per month):
● $150
Velociraptor
PERFORMING NATIONALS
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Fitness Squad
FUN AND FITNESS
Training Objectives:
● Improve swimming fitness
● Build aerobic endurance
● Cross training for other sports (triathlon, surf, water polo, etc)
Criteria:
● Be over 12 years of age
● Can swim 8×100 FR on 2.30 cycle
Squad Goals:
● Attend at least one swim session per week (up to four sessions available)
● Arrive five minutes early for training to ensure squad starts on time
● Be positive and enthusiastic towards swimming
Fitness Squad
FUN AND FITNESS
MORNINGS:
● Monday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
● Wednesday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
● Friday: 5.30 am – 7.30 am
EVENINGS:
● Monday: 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
● Tuesday: 5.45 pm – 7.00 pm
● Wednesday: 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
● Thursday: 4.45 pm – 6.15 pm
● Friday: 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm
Fitness Squad
FUN AND FITNESS
Gear List:
● Gear option – useful gear includes kick board, pull boy, paddles, band, short fins
Membership Fee (per month):
● 1x weekly session: $50 per month
● 2x weekly session: $60 per month
● 3x weekly session: $70 per month
● 4x weekly session: $80 per month