Session 2 – Lanes 3, 4, 5 & 6

Squad Outline

This squad is the highest stage of the advanced competitive training programme. On promotion to this squad, swimmers will already be showing a high level of commitment. The squad consists of talented, motivated individuals who have the dedication and desire to train and compete at the highest level. This group is aimed at producing excellence and therefore members are expected to make a total commitment to the achievement of high performance. The programme provides a specialised training regime designed to enhance each individual’s strengths in terms of stroke and distance.

Admission Procedure

Successful promotion from Transition Squad, following assessment by Performance Squad Coach
Or;

Trial Swimmers Entry - at the discretion of the Head Coach
The requisite skills that swimmers should have prior to admission are as follows:
Demonstrated a willingness and commitment to develop their swimming to a highly competitive level
Willing to listen, learn and follow instructions
Efficient and legal in the Four competitive strokes
Competitive techniques with the improvement of reaction time and movement time
From a racing start, demonstrate a 200 individual medley, good technique must be shown throughout.
Demonstrate correct turns on all four competitive strokes covering a minimum distance of 5m before and after the turn.
Knowledge and understanding of principles of flexibility and associated stretching practices
Holding stroke pattern with even pace and relevant skill;

o       800m Frontcrawl with a suitable recognised breathing pattern
o       400m Backstroke with good timing and breathing
o       300m Breaststroke with simultaneous whip action kick and the relevant circular arm action.
o       300m Individual Medley
o       100m Butterfly with simultaneous arm recovery over the water

Swimmers within this squad will normally be aged 12 years plus.

Aims & Objectives of Performance Squad

The application to interval training on all four strokes
The development of pace judgment through over distance work, negative split and even paced practice
Basic swimming speed up to distances of 15m. Anaerobic swimming capacity where appropriate.
To provide swimmers with the coaching, facilities, education and competitive opportunities that will enable them to reach their own potential
To produce swimmers who are able to compete with distinction at Counties, and qualify for East Region and the Nationals

Commitment

Recommended - attend a minimum of five of the eight weekly workouts (three of which are an additional cost)
Physical, psychological and social readiness to undertake the training programme.
To be ready for swimming 5 minutes before the session begins.
To be available to represent the club in Galas if selected
Self motivation to choose Open meets to compete for county/region times

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