PROGRAMS

Develop your skills, technique and endurance in the water with The NAC water programs. Work with a group under the watchful eye of an NAC coach, and benefit from their wealth of knowledge in swim, surf and triathlon.

This is open to all levels and ages, with a focus on triathletes, seniors and masters looking to tweak and improve their technique.

This program provides flexibility and ideal for budding athletes allowing them to swim in competitive environments locally and nationally. The program is also beneficial for those looking to improve their general fitness, or as a complementary training for other sporting activities.

JUNIOR SQUAD PROGRAM

It’s fantastic to welcome you all back. Things are slowly returning to what we would call normal with familiar faces coming through the doors again.

For those who are unaware Graeme Brewer from Noosa Swim Squads has finished his contract with the NAC and we are proud of his achievements over the last 7 years. We thank him for his efforts and wish him well for the future.

There are exciting times ahead while we search for the right person/people to shape our Junior Squad Program. In the interim whilst this occurs we will be delivering a slightly revised program. We encourage participants to decide for themselves which session suits their needs.   

Platinum: 3.30 – 4.30pm   25mtr pool

• Flexible 1-5 times per week
• Fun, fitness and endurance
• Stroke correction
• Consolidate dives, turns, starts and finishes

Intermediate: 5.30 – 7am/4.30 – 6pm   50mtr pool

• Aimed at 2-5 times per week
• Greater fitness and endurance
• Surf skill focus
• Improving efficiency through stroke technique

Senior: 5.30 – 7.30am/4.30 – 6.30pm   50mtr pool

• 5 + times per week
• Tailored sessions
• Still water program
• Focused on athletes aiming to compete

Train with one of our experienced coaches…

John Rodgers (JR)

John Rodgers or ‘JR’ as he is known in swimming circles, is a Platinum Licensed Coach with extensive international experience including four Olympic Swim Teams as well as numerous Commonwealth Games, World Championship Swim Teams and has been named Australian Swim Coach of the year 3 times. Not to mention heading off to another Olympic Games next year as an Open Water swim coach.  He drives our competitive swim program and challenges athletes through a balance of quality and endurance.

Josh Minogue

I am currently the head coach at Sunshine Beach SLSC and have been involved in Swimming and Surf Sports my entire life. I have been part of Australian national level teams and competed internationally in swimming and surf sports since the age of 13.
Once I switched to surf sports in the 6 years before retiring I spent 6 seasons in the Kelloggs Nutri-Grain Ironman Series; had one win and 3 podium finishes in the Coolangatta Gold and won 30 open medals at the Australian Championships.  My goal in coaching is to make a difference to these young people’s lives both in and out of the water, by helping them take ownership of their training. I am about hard work and having integrity in what you do; and hopefully have a lot of fun along the way.

Belinda Granger

I have a Bachelor of Human Movement (Sydney University), have been a Physical Education teacher for 12 years and former professional Triathlete for 18 years with 15 Ironman Distance titles. I a member of the Australian Ironman Hall of Fame and I’ve been living in Noosa now for 18 years so it feels really great to be able to give back to a community that has given me so much throughout my triathlon career. Being a teacher at heart, I am really looking forward to coaching this squad of amazing teenagers and not only installing many of the values I have been taught over the years but also emphasising fun and fitness as a way of life, especially here on the Sunny Coast.

Tim Mandeville

I have 25 years coaching experience including the Noosa Aquatic Centre Junior Learn to Swim Program for 3 years. Currently I am coaching at Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club for ocean swimmers including masters. I love giving kids the confidence to get excited about their water sports!

Sally Evens

I have been a swim coach for 25 years and the last 19 working at NAC. I have coached children from seven years through to adults, incorporating all levels of abilities including learn to swim, pool competition, surf and triathlon. I really enjoy teaching people that swimming can be broken down into working on different skills utilising specific drills. Then bring it all together to make their swimming enjoyable, easier and more efficient. Whether you are learning to swim or for general fitness or to refine your stroke I can help you.

Catherine White

I have coached at the NAC for the past ten years, with previous experience at other aquatic facilities. Through my qualifications and experience, I am qualified to coach a range of abilities from fundamental squad skills to advanced stroke correction. My partner and I are 30 year locals and our three children have been involved in the local surf lifesaving clubs and swim clubs for many years. They started as nippers and now compete in elite competitions, such as the Nutrigrain Iron Series and have represented Australia. It all started with swimming lessons at the NAC! My passion is to provide an enjoyable and rewarding environment, so each child’s needs are met to reach their swimming goals.

Aqua

A traditional aqua class, great for burning fat and shaping muscles in a low impact environment. Held in our 25m pool.

Aqua Deep

This is a more challenging class which utilises buoyancy belts and pool noodles to intensify the movements. Still a low impact fitness option, this class is held in the 50m pool.

GymStick H2O

Gymstick H2O is like no other Aquatic exercise format; Gymstick H2O also assists core muscles. Using the Gymstick in the water gives you full control of the intensity, training muscular strength and endurance as well as balance and coordination. Gymstick H2O aslo assists with postural alignment. 25m pool. Maximum 20 participants.

Circuit Class

Our circuit classes offer a different set of exercises every day ensuring you are challenged and never bored with your workout. Circuits offer varying levels of intensity and will take your strength and fitness to new levels.

Cardio and Core

This challenging workout will increase your lung capacity and strengthen your core. Open to all levels.

Stretch

Improve your range of motion, flexibility, and balance with this dynamic and enjoyable group fitness class.

For more information about our fitness classes, email nac@noosa.qld.gov.au, or visit the gym and take a tour.

Log Rolling Australia

Log Rolling is an exciting non-traditional sport that provides many physical & health benefits. Apart from being fun and extremely addictive, it is a non-contact, low impact sport that promotes great balance, core strength, cardio endurance, leg speed and requires high levels of concentration. Please visit the Log Rolling Australia website for more information. These sessions are conducted by a third party and are not run by the Noosa Aquatic Centre.