Performance Silver is the middle group of the elite performance pathway. Swimmers will progress from Regional level up to National level.

Entry Criteria

• Swimmers aged 12-14 as of 31^st December
• Minimum 2 automatic London Region qualifying times
• 100 % commitment to team events (National Arena League, Junior League and Relays)
   

Session Attendance

• 12 years age as of 31^st December - A minimum of 6 sessions per week
• 13 years age as of 31^st December - A minimum of 7 sessions per week
• 14 years age as of 31^st December - A minimum of 7 sessions per week plus a potential invite to one session with Performance Gold

Swimmers will receive an individual training schedule when joining the squad which will outline the session requirement – swimmers may be asked to do more or less based on their physiological development and main events. This will be done at the discretion of the Head Coach.

Pathway Progression

Not meeting criteria - Movement into Competitive Silver

Exceeds criteria - Movement into Performance Gold

ALL squad movements will be at the discretion of the Head Coach

Squad Training Items

• Fins
• Snorkel
• Kick board / Alignment board
• Pull buoy / Ankle band
• Finger Paddles
• Hand Paddles
• Thera band
• Skipping rope
• Roller / Trigger point ball
• Two 1 litre water bottles