SWIM SQUADS
SWIM SQUADS
IMPROVERS
TYPICAL AGE : 8-10yrs
HOURS TRAINING PER WEEK : 2 hrs
EQUIPMENT NEEDED : goggles, fins, float, pull buoy, training snorkel
EXPECTATION ON JOINING : ability to swim all four strokes to a reasonable standard
GOALS : develop good technique across all strokes, improve swim fitness, gain experience of galas, progress to Development Squad, have fun
DEVELOPMENT
TYPICAL AGE : 9-11 yrs
HOURS TRAINING PER WEEK : 3hrs
EQUIPMENT NEEDED : goggles, fins, float, pull buoy, training snorkel, hand paddles
EXPECTATION ON JOINING SQUAD : reasonable ability across all four strokes, ability to carry out technique-based drills
GOALS : develop technique, build swim fitness, take part in galas and gain PBs (personal best times), aim for progression to Junior Performance squad, have fun
JUNIOR PERFORMANCE
TYPICAL AGE : 11-13
HOURS TRAINING PER WEEK : 4-6 hrs
EQUIPMENT NEEDED : goggles, fins, float, pull buoy, training snorkel, hand paddles
EXPECTATION ON JOINING SQUAD : good ability across all four strokes, ability to carry-out technique-based drills, keenness to take part in galas, PBs
GOALS : develop technique, build swim fitness, take part in galas, beat PBs, aim for progression to Senior Performance squad, try open water (sea) swimming, have fun
SENIOR PERFORMANCE
TYPICAL AGE : 13 yrs +
HOURS TRAINING PER WEEK : 6-8 hrs
EQUIPMENT NEEDED : goggles, fins, float, pull buoy, training snorkel, hand paddles
EXPECTATION ON JOINING SQUAD : good ability across all four strokes, ability to carry-out technique-based drills, gala experience, PB times
GOALS : develop technique, build swim fitness, take part in galas, beat PBs, aim for county/regional/national qualifying times, try open water (sea) swimming, have fun
MASTERS
TYPICAL AGE : 18-80+ yrs
HOURS TRAINING PER WEEK : 2 x 1 hr pool sessions available
EQUIPMENT NEEDED : goggles + swimming costume (fins, floats, snorkels etc optional)
EXPECTATION ON JOINING SQUAD : swimmers of any ability can swim with the Masters squad
GOALS : improve swimming, develop/maintain swim fitness, take part in Masters galas and open water swim events, have fun