Further to the closure of swimming sessions, please find below the land training and fitness programme to follow.
*LAND TRAINING AND FITNESS PROGRAMME FOR MAY 2020 CAN BE FOUND HERE*
Implementation of a new training structure took place in January 2020
Squad criteria - Please CLICK HERE for the latest version of the criteria for each of our swimming groups.
Performance Squads (Gold, Silver & Bronze)
These are the top three competitive swimming squads with highly motivated swimmers, striving to improve performance. Swimmers will maximise their performance in training and compete regularly, reaching County standard or further. Swimmers show commitment to training and personal development.
Aims/Objectives
(1) County standard or higher
(2) Commitment to competitions
(3) Represent the club to the highest level
(4) Develop understanding of nutrition and anatomy/physiology
Masters & Youth/Fitness Squad
Senior Squad swimmers are at a high standard, but cannot commit to the high training schedule required in Performance Squad. This is the club's Youth and Fitness squad which also encorporates the Masters group.
Aims/Objectives
(1) To enjoy competing and performing well
(2) To develop technique and speed
(3) To encourage participation of all ages
(4) Commitment to competitions and representing the club
Stamina Group
The Stamina Squad is swimmers who are primarily developing their stamina, progressing to a level where they can swim efficiently and effectively for a long period. They show enthusiasm to develop their swimming technique and skills.
Aims/Objectives:
(1) To develop the stamina of swimmers
(2) To encourage participation in club championships and galas
(3) To develop understanding of stroke technique
(4) Progress within the swimming club
Stroke Groups (Stroke 1 & Stroke 2)
The Stroke Group contains swimmers who have met the assessment requirement for the Club. The key aim is to introduce effective technique for all strokes, to improve the swimmer’s efficiency within the water.
Aims/Objectives
(1) To develop effective techniques on all strokes
(2) To meet ASA Diving into water standards
(3) To enjoy learning and developing swimming skills
(4) Progress within the swimming club
Learn to Swim Teaching (LTS) Groups (Stages 1-7)
The LTS group follows the British Swimming/Swim England Teaching stages 1-7 leading to a the next stage of meeting the requirements of Stroke group. This typically contains young swimmers who are developing water confidence, breathing patterns, stroke technique and kicking skills.
Aims/Objectives:
(1) To improve water confidence
(2) To work towards the club entry level requirements (Stroke group)
(3) To enjoy the experience of swimming
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