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Welcome to the 2025/26 Swimming Season

We are excited to launch another season of the Guildford Grammar School Swimming Programme. Building on the enthusiasm and strong performances of recent years, we continue to grow a co-educational swimming culture that values participation, development, and excellence.

Our programme reflects the School’s Go Forward 2030 strategic plan, embracing community, wellbeing, and personal growth through sport. We aim to create a balanced and inclusive swimming environment where every student can thrive.

Whether you’re returning or new to the programme, Term 1 is all about structured training, steady progress, and preparation for a rewarding season of events and competitions.

Programme Overview

This term focuses on building technical proficiency, endurance, and race-specific skills through structured squad training. With support from our dedicated coaching team, swimmers are encouraged to pursue both individual goals and contribute to the team’s success.

The 2025/26 season will feature:

• Senior and junior squad sessions with targeted technique and conditioning
• Specialist stroke training blocks
• Open Water Swimming events
• Focused build-up towards the ACC B Division Carnival (Week 8, Term 1)
• Opportunities to represent your House and School
• Parent engagement opportunities and end-of-season recognition

Squad Structure and Training Focus

  • Focus: Stroke foundations, body positioning, kick mechanics
  • Weekly emphasis on Freestyle and Backstroke technique using 12.5–25m drills
  • Sample drills: Lateral kick, single arm freestyle with board, back kick streamline, breaststroke kick with board, etc.
  • Key objective: Develop consistent technique and confidence across all four strokes
  • Focus: Stroke development, drill-to-swim transition, endurance building
  • Weekly rotation of stroke emphasis; IM kick sets and race progressions included
  • Use of fins, boards, pull buoys to aid in skill development
  • Sample drills: Freestyle catchup, breaststroke heel tap, fly timing drill
  • Focus: Efficient stroke mechanics, start/finish basics, intro to aerobic sets
  • Structured sets include IM progressions, drills for form and rhythm
  • Regular feedback loops and short sprints to build speed consistency
  • Focus: Competitive refinement, race preparation, aerobic/anaerobic conditioning
  • Weekly sessions include IM speed drills, stroke-specific main sets, dive/sprint combos
  • All sessions include speed, endurance, and technique elements

Parent Involvement Opportunities

We invite parents to:

• Assist with Friday breakfast sessions
• Help at Club meets and OWS events (timekeeping, logistics)
• Join the Parent Support Group – help organise community and celebration events

To get involved, email andras.jo-kovacs@ggs.wa.edu.au

Key Coaching Contacts

Head of Aquatics – Mr Andras Jo-Kovacs
andras.jo-kovacs@ggs.wa.edu.au

Swimming Coach Team: Caitlin, Noah, Kellie and Elyssa
Sport Admin Contact: sport@ggs.wa.edu.au

We’re proud of the inclusive and performance-driven culture we’re building at GGS. With commitment from swimmers, support from families, and guidance from our staff, 2025/26 promises to be an exciting season. We look forward to seeing you on pool deck!

Sincerely,
Andras Jo-Kovacs

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