National Target/State Senior Squad
This is the top squad of Oasis Otters Swimming Club. The National/State Squad has an attendance requirement for all the swimmers in the squad. Swimmers who achieve Age National Qualifying Times, swimmers who qualify for State Championships in events longer than 50 meters and those set a goal to achieve Age National Qualifying Times, will train in this squad. Swimmers are expected to attend and compete at all targeted meets. Swimmers are required to attend all allocated training sessions, and follow coach's guidelines for their Dry-Land/Gym work.
State Target Squad
This squad serves to prepare swimmers to qualify for State Sprint Championships and All Junior Championships. Swimmers in this squad are required to set a goal at to achieve JX Standard and Squad Sprint Qualifying Times. Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 5 water sessions and two half hour dry-land sessions per week and compete at all targeted meets.
Junior Squad
District (Fitness) Squad
This squad is for swimmers who do not wish to participate at higher level competition. Swimmers in this squad will most likely focus on fitness swimming or District and School swimming carnivals. The training is designed to combine 3 sessions with some dry land activities. This squad trains concurrently with the Junior and State Junior Squads during weekday evening sessions.
Development Squad
This is the entry level squad of the club. In this squad, young swimmers from 7 years old are fast-tracked, learning all four competitive strokes. Swimmers are training 3 one and a half hour sessions per week. Swimmers are expected to attend and compete at all designated swimming meets for the squad.
Multi-Class Squad
Multi-Class students train alongside our other squads in the level appropriate to their ability. This provides opportunity for kids with special needs to compete in swimming.
Fees And Cost
As swimming is an expensive sport, we try to be upfront with all costs involved as not all clubs do this. Please find below an outline of costs involved that all swimmers state-wide are usually required to pay.
Swimming Victoria Registration
All swimmers from all clubs who compete in State qualifying meets must be registered swimmers with Swimming Victoria. A parent or guardian is also required to register. Recreational swimmers are also required to be registered but have a smaller fee. For more information, please contact Swimming Victoria.
Annual Club Membership
All swimmers are required to enroll as a Club member every July. This fee is vital to the administrative costs of running the club. First child is $100, second child is $50 and third child is $40. Swimmers joint us after the New Year, their club membership will be calculated on a pro rata basis.
Centre Membership
All swimmers will need to enrol as an Aquatic member with the Dandenong Oasis to have access to the pool. This membership provides access to both Dandenong Oasis and Noble Park Aquatic Centre. Membership tags must be scanned on entry. Please contact Dandenong Oasis for up-to-date pricing.
Fortnightly Training Fees
Squad training fees are debited fortnightly and are based on which squad the swimmer trains with. These fees pay for our coaches and are much more cost effective than regular Learn to Swim classes. The details of training fees are available on pool deck. Please contact club officials to get more information.
Other Costs
The minimum equipment required for squad swimmers are goggles, snorkels, fins (flippers), a kickboard and a pull-buoy. These can be purchased at sports stores. Uniforms, cap and stretch cords can be purchased through the club. Please see one of our Committee members (or email the club) to purchase these items.