Learn to Race. Build Confidence. Have Fun.
Your child’s first step into the world of racing — the right way.
A fun, supportive, and structured environment where swimmers learn how to compete, improve their times, and grow in confidence.
No pressure. Just progress.From First Strokes to Silver Squad
Open to swimmers from Stroke Correction all the way up to our Silver Squad groups.
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Time Standards
Swim within the standard for an event to earn that ribbon. Each event carries its own ribbon colour, with four levels to work towards — Bronze, Silver, Gold and Honours.
| Event | Ribbon Colour | Bronze | Silver | Gold | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25m Butterfly | Ruby Red | 36.99 | 33.99 | 30.99 | 27.99 |
| 25m Backstroke | A.B. Pink | 36.99 | 33.99 | 30.99 | 27.99 |
| 50m Backstroke | C. Pink | 1.02.99 | 58.99 | 54.99 | 50.99 |
| 25m Breaststroke | Evergreen | 39.99 | 36.99 | 33.99 | 31.99 |
| 50m Breaststroke | Neon Green | 1.09.99 | 1.05.99 | 1.01.99 | 57.99 |
| 25m Freestyle | Ocean Blue | 33.99 | 30.99 | 27.99 | 24.99 |
| 50m Freestyle | Navy Blue | 56.99 | 51.99 | 46.99 | 41.99 |
| 25m Freestyle Kick | Deep Purple | 55.99 | 50.99 | 45.99 | 35.99 |
| 50m Freestyle Kick | Light Purple | 1.25.99 | 1.10.99 | 1.05.99 | 1.00.99 |
| 100m Individual Medley | White | 2.20.99 | 2.10.99 | 2.00.99 | 1.50.99 |
Event Eligibility
A range of events will be offered throughout the Fast Friday series. Event selection varies according to squad level, and not every event will be included at each time trial day. On each Fast Friday, swimmers will participate in all events scheduled for that particular time trial day for their specific group.
Dolphins
- 25m Freestyle Kick
- 25m Backstroke
- 25m Freestyle
Marlins
- 25m Freestyle Kick
- 25m Backstroke
- 25m Freestyle
Sharks
- 25m Freestyle Kick
- 25m Backstroke
- 25m Freestyle
Orcas
- 25m Freestyle Kick
- 50m Freestyle Kick
- 25m Breaststroke
- 25m Backstroke
- 25m Freestyle
Bronze Squad
- 50m Freestyle Kick
- 25m Breaststroke
- 25m Backstroke
- 50m Backstroke
- 25m Freestyle
- 50m Freestyle
- 25m Butterfly
Silver Squad
- 50m Freestyle Kick
- 50m Breaststroke
- 50m Backstroke
- 50m Freestyle
- 25m Butterfly
- 100m Individual Medley
Race Rules & Guidelines
Ribbons and/or honours badges will be achieved on successful completion of an event within the specified time standard. This means that basic rules will be applied to the different events, and if not adhered to, swimmers will be disqualified and unable to receive a ribbon and/or honours badge.
Once a specific ribbon has been achieved, swimmers will not receive that same ribbon again.
Once a swimmer has participated in an event and received a higher level ribbon and/or honours badge, they will not receive a lower level ribbon going forward. Example: if a swimmer achieves a Silver ribbon time standard, they will not receive a Bronze ribbon if they swim slower times going forward; they will only be eligible to achieve Gold or Honours on improvement of their times.
- No walking or holding/pulling on the lane ropes allowed.
- The correct stroke needs to be swum.
25m & 50m Backstroke
- Swimmers must remain on the back from the start until they have touched the wall for the finish.
- For the 50m, swimmers must perform the correct tumble turn or touch turn.
25m & 50m Breaststroke
- Swimmers must touch with two hands at the finish and turn.
- The breaststroke underwater must be performed correctly.
- The stroke must be swum correctly.
25m Butterfly
- Swimmers must touch with two hands at the finish.
- The stroke must be swum correctly.
100m Individual Medley
- All strokes must be swum correctly and in the correct order.
- All turns must be executed correctly.
25m & 50m Freestyle Kick
- Swimmers may not use their arms.
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Learn to race. Build confidence. Have fun.
