These are the first squads that swimmers arrive in out of the Development Programme.
Here we start to build greater endurance and begin to hone the skills introduced earlier. Also at this stage we start to expose the swimmers to low level competitions and club events.
Age Criteria: 10+
Aim: The aim of these groups is to create a positive training environment, with training planned to achieve good performances at club levels.
These squads are for swimmers aiming to get into the higher Squads.
The training will be planned to raise levels of performance consistently, with emphasis being on continuing skill development and improving technique.
Squad Criteria:
Have at least 1 County consideration time
Be willing to commit to competition and training commitment
To swim all strokes and distances in training and competition
To display a positive approach to training and competition
Make a minimum of 4 sessions a week
Coaches’ discretion based on talent identification
