Entry
Junior Development Squad
2 × per week
First step from learn-to-swim into structured squad training — up to two sessions per week.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
1 month
$69
3 months
$163
CISAC Swim Academy
Quality squad coaching from novice through to senior elite — led by three-time Olympic coach Jim Fowlie.
The Academy
Built to help every swimmer peak
CISAC Swim Academy runs nine squads — from Junior Development through to our elite Gold squad, plus dedicated Adult and University programs. Swimmers train on a schedule that matches their stage, in Canberra's only 50 m Olympic pool.
Beyond the physical program, the Academy is designed to build the life skills that matter around the water — time management, self-image, commitment, teamwork, and an understanding of fitness and nutrition.
Join the Academy
Assessments daily at 3:45 pm
Every prospective swimmer is assessed before placement. Drop in to CISAC at 3:45 pm any weekday, or call ahead to book a time.
- Academy Phone
- (02) 6163 8010
- [email protected]
Squads
Nine squads, one progression
Swimmers move up when they're ready — not when the calendar says so. Each squad builds on the last, with clear targets for technique, endurance and race-pace work.
Entry +
Junior Development Squad
4 × per week
Same program as the 2-session Junior Development squad, running up to four times a week for faster progression.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
1 month
$105
3 months
$250
Intermediate
Development Squad
2 × per week
Structured stroke development and endurance — for swimmers who have completed Junior Development.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1 month
$90
3 months
$221
Intermediate +
Development Squad
4 × per week
Development squad at higher frequency — four sessions a week to push volume and consistency.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1 month
$121
3 months
$289
Advanced
Bronze Squad
Up to 6 × per week
Race-pace training with introduction to pace clocks and structured sets.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Sat: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
1 month
$126
3 months
$315
Competitive
Silver Squad
Up to 8 × per week
Morning and afternoon sessions for swimmers competing regularly at state and national events.
Training Times
- Tue / Thu: 6:00 am – 8:00 am
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
- Sat: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
1 month
$142
3 months
$347
Elite
Gold Squad
Up to 10 × per week
Our top performance squad — full program of morning, afternoon and weekend sessions.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 am – 8:00 am
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Sat: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
1 month
$174
3 months
$431
All abilities
Adult Squad
Up to 5 × per week
Squad-style training for adult swimmers — fitness, technique and the occasional masters meet.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 7:30 am
- Tue / Thu: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1 month
$84
3 months
$210
Students
Uni Squad
Up to 5 × per week
A discounted adult squad option for current university students.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 7:30 am
- Tue / Thu: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1 month
$80
3 months
$200
Entry Junior Development Squad
$69
1 month
Junior Development Squad
$69
1 month
2 × per week
First step from learn-to-swim into structured squad training — up to two sessions per week.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
1 month
$69
3 months
$163
Entry + Junior Development Squad
$105
1 month
Junior Development Squad
$105
1 month
4 × per week
Same program as the 2-session Junior Development squad, running up to four times a week for faster progression.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
1 month
$105
3 months
$250
Intermediate Development Squad
$90
1 month
Development Squad
$90
1 month
2 × per week
Structured stroke development and endurance — for swimmers who have completed Junior Development.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1 month
$90
3 months
$221
Intermediate + Development Squad
$121
1 month
Development Squad
$121
1 month
4 × per week
Development squad at higher frequency — four sessions a week to push volume and consistency.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1 month
$121
3 months
$289
Advanced Bronze Squad
$126
1 month
Bronze Squad
$126
1 month
Up to 6 × per week
Race-pace training with introduction to pace clocks and structured sets.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Sat: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
1 month
$126
3 months
$315
Competitive Silver Squad
$142
1 month
Silver Squad
$142
1 month
Up to 8 × per week
Morning and afternoon sessions for swimmers competing regularly at state and national events.
Training Times
- Tue / Thu: 6:00 am – 8:00 am
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
- Sat: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
1 month
$142
3 months
$347
Elite Gold Squad
$174
1 month
Gold Squad
$174
1 month
Up to 10 × per week
Our top performance squad — full program of morning, afternoon and weekend sessions.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 6:00 am – 8:00 am
- Mon – Fri: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Sat: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
1 month
$174
3 months
$431
All abilities Adult Squad
$84
1 month
Adult Squad
$84
1 month
Up to 5 × per week
Squad-style training for adult swimmers — fitness, technique and the occasional masters meet.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 7:30 am
- Tue / Thu: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1 month
$84
3 months
$210
Students Uni Squad
$80
1 month
Uni Squad
$80
1 month
Up to 5 × per week
A discounted adult squad option for current university students.
Training Times
- Mon – Fri: 6:30 am – 7:30 am
- Tue / Thu: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1 month
$80
3 months
$200
Squad fees are paid in full at CISAC reception. No sessions run on public holidays.
Coaching Staff
On deck every session
An experienced coaching team led by a three-time Olympic coach, supported by Austswim-qualified assistants — all on deck every session.
Head Coach
Jim Fowlie, M.Ed
- ASCTA Platinum Level Coaching Licence
- Three-time Olympic Coach
Assistant Coach
Aminda De Jager
- ASCTA Bronze Coaching Licence
- Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- Austswim Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes
- Former state-level swimmer
Assistant Coach
Pat Thomas
- ASCTA Bronze Coaching Licence
Assistant Coach
Bronte Ferraro
- ASCTA Bronze Coaching Licence
- Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
- Austswim Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes
- Former state-level swimmer