Dolphins
LEAD COACH
Tony Shacklock
Swimmers will be members of HPK Swim Club and should have graduated from Marlins or know all four strokes and be able to swim at least 200m comfortably. All members will be keen to swim competitively and most will be 9 years and under. Dolphins swimmers will train 2 sessions per week.
Key Goals (Active Start and Fundamentals)
The key goals of this group are to learn all of the drills required within the coaching program, know the basics of all four strokes, be able to do turns for all four strokes, starting to learn Medley turns, and race starts. The primary emphasis is on drills and skills. Swimmers will be expected to compete at least once a term if they want to move on into the next squad.
The ABC’s (Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed).
Dolphins Training
Training happens in the evenings at Howick Intermediate, there are two one-hour sessions 4-5 pm and 5-6 pm. Saturday morning training happens at the Lloyd Elsmore Pools from 7.15am until 9.00am.
HPK as got a deal through Arena which offers a massive deal for Flippers, Board, Pull Buoy and gear bag for just $70.00 as a starter kit. It is being sold at Swimgym Howick along with race goggles and togs for HPK Members at the preferential discount of 30%.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm – 5pm | 4pm – 5pm | 4pm – 5pm | 4pm – 5pm | 4pm – 5pm | 7.15am – 9am |
| 5pm – 6pm | 5pm – 6pm | 5pm – 6pm | 5pm – 6pm | 5pm – 6pm | |
| Howick | Howick | Howick | Howick | Howick | LEP |
The Facility
Howick Intermediate has an outdoor pool that is heated all year round. Swimmers need to come prepared for adverse weather conditions; we do still swim if it rains! A warm coat and woolly hat for immediately following training and having something with them to eat immediately after training will help. Another tip is to use a large plastic bag to line your bag to ensure you have dry clothes.
Car Parking and Access
Swimmers & parents are unable to use the school car park. Parents will need to park on the roadside. Swimmers under the age of 9yrs must be accompanied to & collected from poolside.
To access the pool from the car park, enter from the rear gate on Botany Road. There is a short walk straight across the grounds after which a left turn down a set of steps will take you to poolside. Alternatively, park at Howick Leisure centre or use the drop-off point on Dalwhinnie Parade.
Squads
HPK’s goal is to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.
