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Come join our Squad - Rackley Squad Programs caters for all abilities and the focus is on developing each swimmer to reach their potential and love of the sport. Training sessions will provide swimmers with the skills and stamina needed to set their sights on competing at their chosen level be it Local, School, Masters or National level. 

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OUR COACHES
At Rackley Helensvale Coach Jon Cook and Assistant Coach Fabio Dalessandro bring years of experience as coaches of swimmers at all levels to the pool deck. They are passionate about swimming as a way of life. We cater our programs to Swimmers at all levels and abilities with a focus on long term success, achievement, and enjoyment.

OUR FACILITIES 
The Helensvale Aquatic Centre has a 25-metre outdoor pool and indoor Learn to Swim Pool.

JOIN THE CLUB!
At Rackley Helensvale, we encourage Squad swimmers to join the swim club (Helensvale Swim Club) which enables swimmers to swim at our regular swim club nights during the summer season as well as competing at local, Queensland and National Swim meets. For more information on the Club 



Squad Fortnightly Fees*

GOLD SQUAD
$99.00 FN
SILVER SQUAD
$90.00 FN
BRONZE SQUAD
$85.00 FN
JUNIOR SQUAD$75.00 FN
Fortnightly Squad fees effective 31 August 2023 *The above squad prices include a $0.39 fee from a third-party insurer who ensures the protection and security of your direct debit details


Squads for all levels

Bronze Squad
Designed for swimmers competing at a Brisbane and State Level. The Bronze Squad is the entry group into our performance-focused squads for swimmers aged 11 and over. In the Bronze squad we focus on encouraging the lifelong love and appreciation of swimming as we introduce the swimmers to more rigorous training, preparing them for competition at a state level. Squad sessions at Bronze Level maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, racing skills and dry land sessions. It is aimed at continuing to develop swimmer’s conditioning for competition but also creating training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success. Recommended to attend minimum 4 sessions a week and must compete at coach selected competitions. Equipment required – Fins, pull buoy, kickboard, snorkel, paddles, band and water bottle.
Silver Squad
Designed for swimmers competing at a National level. Swimmers are selected into the Silver Squad at the discretion of the coaches based on an athlete’s physical and mental preparedness as well as alignment with the culture of the squad. Silver swimmers have personal ambitions to reach the highest level in swimming. This squad trains at high intensity, with a focus on three main areas of improvement: swimming technique, strength, and endurance. Squad sessions at Silver Level maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, racing skills and dry land sessions. It is aimed at continuing to develop swimmer’s conditioning for competition but also creating training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success. Equipment required – Fins, pull buoy, kickboard, snorkel, paddles, band and water bottle.
*Equipment required – flippers, paddles, pull buoy & kickboard.
Gold Squad
Gold Squad is our high performance squad. Swimmers are selected into the Gold Squad at the discretion of the Head Coach based on an athlete’s physical and mental preparedness as well as alignment with the culture of the squad.


Our Coaches

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Jon Cook
Head Coach
Jon has been Head Coach at Helensvale since 2008 when the Club only had 22 members. Helensvale has grown to be one of the top Clubs on the Gold Coast. Jon was a former Australian & World Life Saving Champion and currently holds a Silver Coaching License. He continues to coach State and National Medal winners and has been selected to coach on multiple Queensland and Gold Coast Teams.
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