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LeisureFit in partnership with South Shore Swimming Club

LeisureFit in partnership with the South Shore Swimming Club is committed to providing a sustainable program for competitive swimmers which form part of our overall swimming continuum suite of programs at the facility, from Aquababies, Learn to Swim, Youth/Teen SwimFit, Competition Program, Athletic and Masters.

The LeisureFit Competition Swim program is structured to provide those interested in swimming competitively the best possible training, swim facilities and coaches. The program endeavours to provide a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment that encourages participation and achievement through swimming. With a number of swimmers achieving significant results at state and national levels, the LeisureFit Competition Swim program is a well established program that can help your swimmer achieve their goals.

Those interested in this program must also be members of the South Shore Swim Club.

Squad Descriptions

LeisureFit Competition Swim offers a range of squad options based on age, ability and training frequency. Any new swimmers interested in this program will need to undertake a complimentary assessment. Prerequisites for an assessment are: completion of a Learn to Swim program, is willing to compete (except Fitness squad) and train at least twice a week. Please contact the Club President president.southshore@gmail.com to book an appointment. All session fees include pool entry and coaching fees only. 

Bronze

2 sessions per week - $61.35 per fortnight

Session times:
  • Monday 4.00pm to 5.00pm
  •  Monday 5.00pm to 6.00pm
  • Tuesday 4.00pm to 5.00pm
  • Wednesday 4.00pm to 5.00pm
  • Thursday 4.00pm to 5.00pm
  • Friday 4.00pm to 5.00pm
  • Saturday 9.00am to 10.00am

Criteria:

  • Swimmers aged seven to 12 years being introduced to competitive swimming whether it be club nights, school carnivals or Swimming WA meets
  • Member at the South Shore Swimming Club within three months of commencing the program
  • This group focuses on drill/skill development in all four competitive strokes. Education on starts, turns and finishes
  • Distance: 1000m to 1500m per session
  • Equipment required: fins, kickboard, 750ml water bottle
Fitness

2 sessions per week - $61.35 per fortnight

Session times:

  • Tuesday 6.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Wednesday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Wednesday 3.45pm to 5.00pm
  • Wednesday 7.00pm to 8.00pm
  • Friday 3.45pm to 5.00pm
  • Saturday 8.00am to 9.00am


Criteria:

  • Swimmers aged 12+ years who wish to train for fitness and not compete at meets
  • To be a member of South Shore Swimming Club within three months of commencing the program
  • This group predominantly focuses on swimming distance in freestyle with elements of other strokes introduced from time to time
  • Distance: 2500m to 3000m per session
  • Equipment required: fins, kickboard and 750ml water bottle
Silver

3 sessions per week - $67.70 per fortnight

Session times:

  • Monday 3.45pm to 5.00pm
  • Tuesday 3.45pm to 5.00pm
  • Wednesday 5.00pm to 6.15pm
  • Thursday 5.30am to 7.00am
  • Thursday 3.45pm to 5.00pm
  • Saturday 8.00am to 9.00am

Criteria:

  • Swimmers aged eight to 12 years
  • Have graduated from Bronze Squad and/or achieved a State qualifying time
  • A competitive member of South Shore Swimming Club competing at Swimming WA meets and attending club nights
  • This group focuses on drill/skill development in all four competitive strokes, including starts, turns and finishes. Uses the pace clock
  • Distance: 1500m to 2500m per session
  • Equipment required: fins, kickboard, hand paddles, snorkel and 750ml water bottle

Invitation only sessions available - please see the President if you require additional sessions.

Gold

4 to 5 sessions per week - $86.70 per fortnight

Session times:
 
  • Monday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Tuesday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Wednesday 5.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Friday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Friday 5.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Saturday 6.00am to 8.00am

Criteria:
 
  • ​Swimmers aged 10 to approximately 14 years
  • Have graduated from Silver Squad and/or achieved a State qualifying time
  • A competitive member of South Shore Swimming Club competing at Swimming WA meets and attending club nights
  • This group focuses on drill/skill development in all four competitive strokes, including starts, turns and finishes. Uses the pace clock
  • Distance: 3500m to 4500m per session
  • Equipment required: fins, kickboard, hand paddles, snorkel and 750ml water bottle

Designed for those young swimmers whom have shown extraordinary potential and commitment whilst in the Silver Squad and have shown the desire to commit to a higher programme in order to achieve their competitive swimming goals.

Members of the Gold squad are expected to attend at least 3 training sessions  per week as well as providing a commitment to compete for their club, South Shore, at all target meets, club nights and relay events if chosen

Invitation only sessions available - please see the President if you require additional sessions

National

6+ sessions per week - $101.30 per fortnight

Session times:

  • Monday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Monday 5.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Tuesday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Tuesday 5.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Wednesday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Thursday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Thursday 5.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Friday 5.30am to 7.30am
  • Friday 5.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Saturday 6.00am to 8.00am​

Criteria:

  • Swimmers aged 12+ years
  • To be a competitive member of South Shore Swimming Club attending club nights and Swimming WA meets/Open Water events and club nights
  • This group focuses on perfecting technique in all four competitive strokes and racing skills. Swimmers in this squad compete at state and national level competitions
  • Distance: 4000m to 7000m per session
  • Equipment requirements: fins, kickboard, hand paddles, snorkel, 750ml water bottle and other specialised equipment advised by Coach

Swimmers may also be offered the opportunity to participate in Strength and Conditioning sessions, if invited by the Coach. These sessions are complimentary for these invitees.

Program Information

Competition Swim Program Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Training Equipment List

Saying goodbye?

Before submitting your cancellation it would be great to hear any feedback you may have. We'd like to understand more about what's important to you so that we can continue to improve. Please contact the Competition Swim team - comp.swim@melville.wa.gov.au.

Cancellations require 30 days written notice. Complete our online cancellation form.

Competition Swim Suspension
Please complete our Competition Swim Suspension Request Form

Meet the Coaches

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    Head Coach Jason Evans has extensive experience as a career Swimming Coach, with a Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science and a Graduate Diploma of Education. With many years of coaching experience and success at a State and National level, Jason has been in the past a valued and integral member of the South Shore team, and this promotion as Head Coach will see him lead the way for the rebuilding of the club upon returning to LeisureFit Booragoon. 
    A lifelong swimmer himself, Jason has been a keen competitor in the pool, open water and surf lifesaving and has competed at all three levels of the sport (State, National and International). Jason's personal and academic experience combined with a holistic approach to development is sure to serve our members well.

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    Coach Peta Goodsell has been coaching for 35 years from mini squad to National gold medallist level and everything in between. Throughout this time, Coach Peta has coached hundreds of state individual and relay medallists/record holders and national gold, silver and bronze medallists. A proud Mother and Grandmother, Coach Peta has seen three of her four children go on to be successful national swimmers and is now enjoying the early success of her grandchildren as they enter the sport. In Coach Peta’s own words “I retired from swimming coaching to be able to assist more with my grandchildren but never lost my passion for this fabulous sport and thanks to a wonderful opportunity at South Shore, I can be involved again in the development of the club’s juniors.”
     
    South Shore’s junior program continues to develop from strength to strength under the expert guidance and tutelage of Coach Peta.

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    Coach Luke Petite has been coaching for 4 years and is currently studying for his Development Coach Certification. Coach Luke particularly enjoys coaching younger swimmers who are just starting out in their swimming journey and has been fortunate in his career so far to have already taken swimmers to the Junior State Championships and looks forward to developing many more swimmers to achieve their goals.
     
    Luke started his personal swimming journey when he was just 4 years old, having learned to swim under great coaches who guided him onto swimming at a national level. Luke’s passion for Open Water Swimming is an ongoing journey and he looks forward to many more years in the water competing at a high level. Coach Luke prides himself on having a real understanding of what it takes as a swimmer with nothing coming easy.
     
    Our South Shore family embraces Coach Luke’s vibrant and passionate energy when it comes to coaching. His main aim is to develop and improve all swimmers with their technical skills as it will benefit them for their swimming journey ahead. Persistence is the key.

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    Coach Mason Calter is the fast and fit, and fitness coach with Cassandra Loy and is one of the two bronze squad coaches working closely with Peta Goodsell and Luke Petite to develop the skills of the newest South Shore members. Having been a competitive swimmer since the age of seven, training in Queensland for several years and joining South Shore Swimming Club after arriving in Perth five years ago, Mason has made the progression from being in the water, to coaching a future generation of swimmers. Mason was the Applecross Senior High School head boy throughout 2022 and is now an Engineering student at Curtin University. He is committed and passionate in his focus on the development of the technique, skills, and fitness of all of those that he coaches. Coach Mason is an exemplary role model for our young swimmers and has an excellent work ethic that we are extremely proud of.

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