Squad Swimming
Your swimmer will continue their progress and development in our Squads which focus on technique and endurance. Our Squads run all year round. book an assessment to see which of the 5 squad levels you fit into. Lessons are all based in the main 25m pool, and our qualified tutors will ensure each swimmer receives individual attention every lesson.
Level 1 Squads - Orca
Our Orca Squad is a skill based programme working on all four strokes with an endurance component. All sessions are in the 25m pool. Orca Squad members train once a week and each session is 45 minutes. Choose one of the following days:
Monday 3:30pm - 4:15pm
OR
Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:15pm
OR
Saturday 10:00-10:45am
Level 2 Squads - Prep
Based in the 25m pool our Prep Squad swimmers continue to build their skills and endurance and lay the platform to move into competitive swimming or surf life saving. Our Prep Squad runs twice a week, and each session is one hour long. Our Prep Squad swims on the following days:
Tuesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
AND
Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Level 3 Squads - HSI Seahorses
Once your swimmer has progressed through the Hampden Street Swim School squads - they will be ready to further their swimming by starting on the pathway into competitive swimming with the Hampden Swimming Institute. To become part of the Hampden Swimming Institute you will need to join Nelson South Swimming Club. Club membership is paid directly to Nelson South Swimming Club. Squad fees are paid directly to Hampden Swimming Institute.
Full information here.
Not sure which squad is right for your swimmer?
Further information:
Term 4 2025- Starting Monday 13th October
Term 1 2026 - Starting Monday 2nd February
Squad Levels:
Orca Squad (one session per week)
Monday 3:30-4:15pm, Wednesday 3:30-4:15pm or Saturday morning 10:00-10:45am
Prep Squad (two sessions per week)
All swimmers attend Tuesday AND Thursday 3:30-4:30pm