Welcome to the Parnell Swimming Club swimmer journey! While our core squads are designed as a progressive competitive pathway, we understand that athletes have diverse goals and changing priorities. Our Flex Squad is a vital part of our club, offering a high-quality training environment for swimmers who want to stay in the water without the demands of a competitive schedule.

Flex Squad

The Flex Squad is the perfect solution for swimmers who want to maintain high-level fitness in the pool without the commitment of regular competition. It’s ideal for multi-sport athletes using swimming for cross-training (e.g., water polo, triathlon), former competitive swimmers, or current members who simply love to swim and want structured training.

Focus

The goal of this squad is to maintain and advance fitness and strong swimming technique in a coached, team environment. The program is designed to provide a challenging workout and improve endurance and efficiency in the water, all without the pressure of attending swim meets.

Is your swimmer ready for Flex Squad?

This squad trains alongside our Age Group & Senior Squad, so swimmers need a certain level of ability to participate effectively. A key requirement is that a swimmer must have the stamina and skill to complete a full 1.5-hour training session. Competition is entirely optional.

Training Commitment

As the name suggests, this squad is all about flexibility. Swimmers can choose to attend between 1 and 3 sessions per week, fitting the training around their other sports, school, or life commitments.

A Pathway With Flexibility

  • We know that an athlete's journey can change. Swimmers from our Junior Development or Senior Squads who need to step back from the demands of competition, whether for another sport, academic focus, or a mental break—are welcome to transition into the Flex Squad to continue their training.

  • Furthermore, the door back to competitive swimming remains open. Athletes in the Flex Squad who consistently keep up with the training and decide they want to return to their competitive group may do so, provided there is available space in the desired squad.

Goals

The goal for a Flex Squad swimmer is to achieve their personal fitness objectives, whether that's staying in shape, building endurance for another sport, or simply enjoying a challenging swim in a structured and supportive environment.

Equipment Needed:

  • Drink bottle

  • Short fins

  • Pull Buoy

  • Kick Board

  • Large Paddles

  • Mesh Bag