Canterbury Record Holders10 & Under 200 Free and 200 Mixed Medley Relays
Competitive Swim Club
Squads & Training
Elite Development Pathways for Christchurch Swimmers
Vikings Swim Club offers a comprehensive training pathway spanning from junior development to national-level high performance. Our squads train out of premium private and public facilities in Christchurch, including Kings Swim School, Parakiore, and The Swim Society.
Under the professional guidance of Head Coach George Long and Assistant Coach Hannah Sutherland, every session balances elite technical refinement with physical and mental skill conditioning. Read through the tiers of our competitive swim squads below to find the right competitive placement for your swimmer.
Squad 3 is the primary entry point and foundational development area for athletes transitioning into competitive swimming as a sport. Swimmers in this group learn advanced technical fundamentals, build essential aerobic fitness, and develop a genuine passion for the racing process.
Squad 2 caters to accomplished juniors and developing age-groupers who actively qualify for and attend competitions within the Canterbury region and beyond. Training deepens each swimmer's capabilities by introducing harder, complex race sets with an absolute focus on technical efficiency across all four competitive strokes and distances.
Squad 1.5 is our specialized transitional tier bridging the gap between Squad 2 development and Squad 1 senior intensity. Tailored specifically for talented junior athletes aged 12 and under, this competitive swim squad allows emerging stars to train alongside motivated peers at an accelerated pace. It builds the high-performance habits, self-discipline, and technical skills required for ultimate senior-level success.
Squad 1 represents the absolute pinnacle of performance at Vikings Swim Club. This tight-knit group of exceptional athletes actively aims toward qualifying, competing, and achieving podium results at various regional and national swimming meets. Swimmers develop lifelong skills of self-management, camaraderie, and grit through total dedication to shared competitive goals.
Dryland Strength & Conditioning:
Building Power Beyond the Pool
At Vikings Swim Club, we know that championship speed isn't just built in the water. Our comprehensive training pathways include dedicated dryland sessions designed to optimize performance, build physical resilience, and develop the mental stamina required for high-performance competitive swim squads.
Are you looking for a new swim club?
If you are you looking to change clubs or relocate your competitive swim training in Christchurch? Come along and experience the Vikings difference with a FREE one-week trial to ensure our team environment is the perfect fit for your athletic goals.
