Training Squads
TRAINING SQUADS
The club has 6 squads depending on the swimmers ability and competitiveness.
Listed below is the criteria that the swimmer must meet for each "Squad".
CLUB SQUAD:
Tuesday 6.45-7.30pm and Friday 7.30-8.30pm
- Enter Club Age Group Competitions.
- Regular and punctual attendance at training session.
- No subsistence for external competitions.
Competitive swimmers whose main focus is internal Club competitions. Coached in the various competitive stroke techniques, starts and turns etc. LATD level Swimskills/Training to Train.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD:
Friday 6.00-6.45pm.
- Expected to enter Club Competitions (Age Group & Open) if capable of completing distance and stroke is legal.
- Will be moved to appropriate squad when able.
- Regular and punctual attendance at training sessions.
Swimmers developing fundamental skills in the 4 competitive strokes and receiving Coaching to enable participation in relevant competitions. LATD level FUNdamentals/Swimskills.
PRE-BRONZE SQUAD:
Friday 6.00-6.45pm and Sunday 8.30-9.30am.
- Enter ALL Club Competitions (Age Group & Open) if capable of completing distance.
- Regular and punctual attendance at training sessions.
- Participate in ALL Mini League competitions.
- Will be moved to BRONZE Squad when ready.
Competitive swimmers who are developing basic technical ability in all 4 strokes and representing the Club externally (Mini League) etc. LATD level Swimskills.
BRONZE SQUAD:
Tuesday 6.00-6.45pm; Friday 6.45-7.30pm and Sunday 8.30-9.30am
- Legal Stroke, starts & turns in all 4 competitive strokes.
- Enter ALL Club Competitions (Age Group & Open) if capable of completing distance.
- Enter external competitions as recommended by the Coach (50% entry fee subsistence).
- Regular and punctual attendance at training sessions.
- Participate in ALL Mini League competitions.
Competitive swimmers who are developing basic technical ability in all 4 strokes and representing the Club externally (Mini League) etc. LATD level Swimskills.
SILVER SQUAD:
Tue 6.00-7.30pm; Thu 6.00-8.00pm; Fri 7.30-8.30pm; Sun 8.30 - 9.30am.
- Achieving or close to achieving Set times.
- Enter ALL Club Competitions (Age Group & Open)
- Enter external competitions as recommended by Coach (50% entry fee subsistence).
- Regular and punctual attendance at training sessions.
- Follow Coach's flexibility programme.
- Upkeep of Swimmers Log Book.
- Participate in ALL Mini League competitions if eligible.
Competitive swimmers who regularly represent the Club externally and are achieving/close to achieving Set times. LATD level Training to Train/Swimskills.
GOLD SQUAD:
Mon 6.00-8.00pm; Tue 6.00-7.30pm; Thu 6.00-8.00pm; Fri 7.30-8.30pm and
Sun 8.30-9.30am.
- Achieving or close to achieving West District consideration times.
- Enter ALL Club Competitions (Age Group & Open).
- Enter external competitions as recommended by Coach (50% entry fee subsistence).
- Regular and punctual attendance at training sessions.
- Follow Coach's flexibility and land training sessions.
- Upkeep of Swimmers Log Book.
- Participate in ALL Mini League competitions if eligible.
Competitive swimmers who are regularly achieving West District consideration times. LATD level Training to Train/Training to Compete.
SWIMMERS ARE EXPECTED TO:
- Be on poolside 10 minutes prior to the start of their session to complete their stretches on the area around the small pool (quietly).
- Behave themselves before, during and after sessions (even in the shower and changing area).
- Be courteous and considerate to other users of the facility, facility staff and coaches.
- ALL SQUAD MOVES ARE AT THE COACH’S DISCRETION AND THE COACH’S DECISION IS FINAL.
- Mesh Kit Bag
- Ample supply of juice and water – swimmers will not be allowed to train if they do not bring this
- Goggles (well fitting, pre-adjusted, [good idea to have a spare pair])
- Swimming Cap – swimmers with long hair must always wear a cap and should also have their hair tied/clipped back in addition to wearing a cap.
- Kickboard
- Pull Buoy
- Fins (preferably Split type or short fins)
- Small or Medium Hand Paddles (Silver & Gold Squad only)
- FINIS Snorkel (Silver & Gold Squad only) – optional