|
The club squad structure has four distinct training groups which cater for the swimming and developmental needs of the swimmer as they progress through their swimming experience. The four squads are:- Development Squad
Long Term Athletic Development Stage: FUNdamentals
Swimmers are typically invited to train with this squad by fulfilling the following requirements: •· Perform 2 strokes and can enter and leave the pool safely •· A positive attitude to training both technically and physically •· Have a significant physical and mental development to train at low level •· Have a desire to learn to be a competitive swimmer •· Have achieved Level 7 of NPTS
The aims of this group are: •· Provide an introduction to low level competition situations •· Provide an introduction to competition rules •· Provide a sound base of fundamentals of technique across all strokes and skills •· Introduce basic training skills such as use of the pace clock and lane discipline •· Provide aerobic and short sprint training
Transition Squad
Long Term Athletic Development Stage: SwimSkills
Swimmers are typically invited to train with this squad by fulfilling the following requirements: •· Perform all 4 strokes legally and have a working knowledge of the laws of starts and turns •· Are able to use the pace clock •· A positive attitude to training both technically and physically •· Have a significant physical and mental development to train at low level •· Have an appropriate level of attendance to reach goals •· Have adequate lane discipline
The aims of this group are: •· Provide consistency to performance of techniques of all 4 strokes under ASA law •· Provide consistency to starting and turning skills under ASA law •· Introduce team and open meet competition •· To refine training skills •· Provide increased aerobic and short sprint training
Competition Squad
Long Term Athletic Development Stage: SwimSkills/ Learning To Train
Swimmers are typically invited to train with this squad by fulfilling the following requirements: •· Performance at County level in multiple strokes and distances •· 200m Free time below 3:10:00 •· A positive attitude to training both technically and physically •· An appropriate background of training •· Have an appropriate level of attendance to reach goals •· Have impeccable lane discipline
The aims of this group are: •· Provide consistency to performance of techniques to a high level •· Provide consistency to starting and turning skills to a high level •· Improve pacing skills for competition •· Provide a balanced competition programme •· Introduce new training skills including HR monitoring, target time use and test sets •· Provide further increased aerobic and short sprint training
Performance Long Term Athletic Development Stage: Training To Train
Swimmers are typically invited to train with this squad by fulfilling the following requirements: •· Potential to achieve at Regional level or National level •· Proven performance at County level in multiple strokes and distances •· 200m Free below 2:30:00 •· A positive attitude to training both technically and physically (bearing in mind focus to anaerobic development) •· A significant background of training •· Have begun puberty or compete at Regional level •· Have an appropriate level of attendance to reach goals •· As a courtesy to other members, swimmers in this group are expected to utilise the training time and quality provided
The aims of this group are: •· Provide consistency to performance of techniques to a high level •· Provide consistency to starting and turning skills to high level •· Provide a balanced competition programme •· Retain training skills including HR monitoring, target time use and provide increased test sets •· Provide further increased aerobic, short sprint training and significant anaerobic training •· Provide access to nutritional and psychological knowledge and skill development
|
