PAC Squad Expectations

Child Protection & Safety  

In line with Parramatta Aquatic Centre’s “Keep Watch” and “Child Safety” Policies, all students 14 years and under require a parent / guardian to be present poolside, at the beginning and end of the squad sessions. 

Equipment  

Personal equipment required:  

• Goggles, PAC Squad cap, water bottle, pool buoy, short fins & kickboard.  

This shows students are prepared to engage in the lesson, equipment used during sessions actively increases performance both in and out of the water, allowing students to further develop and improve technique.  

Session Start Time  

Ensuring a warmup is completed is integral to not only reduce the risk of injury, but it also aids in working towards and creating an environment that truly fosters the competitive and performance nature of a squad. 

When a warmup is missed, there is often difficulty in the completion of the sets, increasing fatigue and decreases technical improvements.  

Attending multiple sessions  

It is vital students attend the minimum number of sessions.  

Adaptations and improvements will continue to compound and increase with multiple sessions per week. 

• Stingray minimum sessions: 2 - 3 
• Shark minimum sessions: 2 - 3 
• Thunderbolts minimum sessions: 3 - 5  

Weather  

Our pool temperatures are maintained all year around. Sessions will be held in the outdoor 50 metre pool all year round. This includes the colder months and wet weather.  

Squads will be moved to the 25-metre indoor pool when there is severe weather or as operationally required.  

Students are advised to practice sun smart habits such as wearing sunscreen before attending lessons, year-round.  

If you have any questions, please speak to staff when in centre or contact us via email at: pacswimschool@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au