Weekly Training Schedule

Head Coach – Louise Silvestri

Email : [email protected]

Senior Performance 1 is the top squad in the Performance Pathway, swimmers who show the aptitude and desire to pursue the highest level swimming are invited.

Attendance: Swimmers should attend a minimum of 6 sessions per week & all target open meets and support all Black Swan club events

Fees: £116.00 per month

Annual Registration: £45.00 per year includes ASA, due 1^st December every year.

Athlete Development Support Pathway Stage: Train to Compete

Age Range: Girls 13-21 years and Boys 14-23 years

Equipment: Snorkel, Pullbuoy, Kickboard, Paddles, Resistance band, Skipping rope – speed, Foam roller plus hats/goggles/drink

Development Phase: Continuous improvements of physical conditionings / Competitive Performance and Specialisation (16 plus girls and 18 plus boys)

Typical Weekly Training Volume: 40-45 kilometres per week

Progressions: Emphasis on aerobic development and conditioning until maturity and break point volume, individualisation of fitness and technical training, shoulder, elbow core, spine and ankle stability, refinement of specific technical skills (starts, turns, finishes, transitions), fundamental tactical preparation and individual mental preparation.  Peak strength development upon maturation.

Swim Specific: Enhanced execution of all four strokes and Individual Medley including a wider range of events including distance.  Swimmers will have the ability to perform multiple races per day and improve from heats to finals.  Upon maturation swimmers will specialise in an event(s).