- NB: Rackley Swimming will be closed from 24/12/25 to 01/01/26
Squads at Chermside are led by Head Coach Ethan Nagle, a former national-level pool and open water swimmer with more than 15 years of competitive experience. With a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology from QUT and coaching experience across Rackley programs and leading Brisbane schools, Ethan combines a strong understanding of performance, wellbeing, and athlete development. He is passionate about creating a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment where swimmers of all abilities can enjoy the sport, build confidence, and achieve their individual goals.
| #b4e1e4 | Junior Junior Development | $39.50 per week | The Junior Squad builds upon the fundamental swimming skills and developing your child's ability to learn how to train and develop a love for the sport through having fun. The primary focus is on learning competitive stroke and race techniques, with an emphasis on stroke technique, teamwork, basic training etiquette and discipline. Recommended to attend 2 - 4 sessions a week. |
| #d7c098 | Bronze Junior Competition | $45.00 per week | The Bronze Squad is designed for swimmers aged 10 and over aiming to compete at a Brisbane and State Level. The Bronze Squad entry group is for swimmers who have transitioned from Junior Squad. Swimmers will be introduced to a variety of racing opportunities as they continue to master the four competitive strokes and gain greater proficiency in turns, starts and finishes by introducing more advanced drills and training techniques. Recommended to attend 3 - 4 sessions per week. Note: Joining the Churchie Swim Club is highly encouraged for swimmers in Bronze Squad. |
| #606060 | Adult Goal Based Adult Swim | $25.50 per week | The Silver Squad is for State qualifiers 12 years and over. Squad sessions maintain an emphasis on stroke technique while incorporating more aerobic endurance, racing skills and dry land sessions. It aims to continue developing swimmers’ conditioning for competition and create training habits and behaviours that give athletes the highest chance of long-term success. Recommended to attend 4 - 6 sessions a week. Note: Joining the Churchie Swim Club and actively competing is a mandatory requirement for Silver Squad. |
Chermside Aquatic Centre is a vibrant community hub offering a blend of fitness, fun, and family-friendly attractions. The centre features a 25-metre heated outdoor lap pool and a 16-metre indoor heated program pool, ideal for swimming lessons, aqua aerobics, and hydrotherapy sessions.
Swimmers are encouraged to join the Rackley Swim team so they can put their skills into practice through racing. Club membership enables swimmers to participate in Club nights and local, state and national competitions. Adult swimmers can join the Rackley Masters Swim Team.
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