Training Squads

MWKC SQUADS / TRAINING SESSIONS – WHICH ONES ATTRACT A FEE?

Set out below is a list of the Squads run at MWKC. Please note, not all attract a coaching fee, as some are provided for the benefit of members. However, with the advent of our new coaching structure some will attract a fee from July 2021

  • Tuesday morning Sprint training – Subject to Coaching Fee (and performance criteria)
  • Tuesday afternoon 4.20pm Senior Sprint Squad – Available to Club Members only and subject to perf. criteria
  • Tuesday afternoon 4.30pm Squad – NO FEE
  • Wednesday afternoon Junior squad – Subject to Coaching Fee (and performance criteria)
  • Thursday morning Sprint training – Subject to Coaching Fee (and performance criteria)
  • Tuesday afternoon 4.20pm Senior Sprint Squad – Available to Club Members only and subject to perf. criteria
  • Thursday afternoon 4.30pm Squad –  NO FEE
  • Saturday morning 5.30am Marathon Squad – (performance criteria applies)NO FEE
  • Saturday morning 7.00amJunior and beginner Squad – Subject to Coaching Fee (no performance criteria – open to all)
  • Saturday morning 7.30am Squad – NO FEE
  • Saturday morning adult beginners – Subject to Coaching Fee
  • Saturday afternoon Stroke Correction classes – on ergs and on water (video) – NO FEE

Ocean Training Squads

  • iPaddle – Monday and Friday Harbour paddling for intermediate and advanced paddlers.
  • Ocean Monster Paddles – Clontarf, Collaroy and other locationd
  • Paddle Club at Manly – Monday, Wednesday and Sunday mornings
  • Paddle Club Shark Net Wednesday Session
  • Downwind Day Trips, 5/7 Day Tours and Downwind Bus Transport
  • Paddle to Fitness Program by Julian Norton-Smith
  • https://oceanpaddler.com/training/training-programs/

We provide you the surf ski, paddle & lifejacket and our qualified paddling coaches will help improve your technique and fitness level. We paddle rain, hail or shine and provide an easy 6 step learning process.

Start with our Level 1 – Learn to Paddle classes and progress at your own pace to our Level 2 Flow, Level 2.5 Advanced Flow, Level 3 Cardio, Level 3.5 Advanced Cardio, Level 4 Turbo, Level 5 Ocean Crew, Level 5.5 Advanced Ocean Crew, and Level 6 Downwind Crew.

  • Held at Mosman Spit Bridge – in Middle Harbour Yatch Club and Rose Bay Yatch Club
  • Technique, fitness, Local and Global tours and Racing
  • Provides logistics to its paddlers for races around Australia and Overseas eg The Gorge Race
  • https://sydneyharboursurfclub.com.au/middle-harbour/
  • Contact Luke Holder for more details on Mobile –  0437 126 612

Manly Surf Club has ocean paddling session 2 days a week, with many of the the same paddlers engaging in an off shore paddle on Sunday Mornings leaving sharp at 7am.

Freshwater Bay Surf live saving – Contact Tim Jacobs for more details

Manly and Freshwater SLSC both have intermediate and advance ocean paddling squads that take advantage of the conditions on the day. If you can not remount your ski and not capable of paddling in rebounding conditions it is recommended that you stick to harbour paddling