General

Kawana Waters Swim Club trains at the Kawana Aquatic Centre, which is managed by Rackley Swimming. A family-owned swim school with over 30 locations across Queensland.

Located within the Kawana Sports Precinct in Bokarina the centre has recently undergone a major upgrade and boasts

  • Outdoor heated 10-lane 50m pool with submersible swim wall
  • Outdoor heated 6-lane 25m pool
  • Outdoor heated 15m dive pool with 1m and 3m springboards
  • Purpose-built heated indoor learn-to-swim pool

Squad Enquiries & Assessments

For information regarding coaching, squad training and fees — or to arrange an assessment to determine the most suitable squad for your swimmer please

  • Book a trial/assessment via Rackley Swimming’s online booking system, or
  • Contact the centre directly on (07) 5353 5296 to arrange a suitable time with one of the squad coaches.

For any adjustments to existing squads / bookings please contact the centre directly via phone or email: kawana.admin@cityaquatics.com.au

Long-Term Athlete Development

Our coaching program follows Swimming Queensland’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model ensuring swimmers receive age-appropriate training at each stage of their development. This approach supports sustainable progression, athlete wellbeing and long-term success in the sport.

Speaking with Coaches

If you wish to speak directly with a squad coach, please contact them via their designated email to arrange a suitable time.

To ensure all swimmers receive full attention during sessions, coaches are not available for discussions while conducting squad training.

Janelle Pallister: kawana.hc@rackleyswimming.com.au 

Kevin Calmettes: kevin@rackleyswimming.com.au 

Michelle Downing: kawana.assistant@rackleyswimming.com.au 

Training Equipment Requirements

ALL SQUADS 

  • Skipping rope
  • Water Bottle
  • Fins (Short – SPEEDO DMC or TYR)
  • Kickboard
  • Pull buoy
  • Small Paddles (Bronze Squad)
  • Swim Cap

Additional equipment required for SILVER and GOLD SQUAD 

  • Snorkel
  • Pulling Band 
  • Paddles (please do not buy big paddles, this is to protect the shoulders. Size 0.5 XS Blue or Size 1 S Red are recommended)

Having all the necessary equipment helps coaches run the session effectively that they have planned for and ensures swimmers get the most out of their training.