Weekly Training Schedule – Junior Academy Squad 2021

Coach – Tom Betts

Total Weekly Training 2 hours

Attendance: 1 or 2 sessions per week 

Age Range: 12-16 years

Monthly Training Fees for Academy Squad : £60.00

ADSP Stage: Train to Train

About: Academy Squad aims to provide swimmers with the same training criteria and focus as all squads within the Train to Train stage of ADSP on a commitment level that suits modern life. Swimmers focus on enhancing their stroke technique, aquatic skills and aerobic fitness. 

Entry Criteria:

1. Ability to swim 50m to Swim England standard on all four strokes
2. Ability to perform basic front crawl and backstroke tumble turns
3. Ability to perform basic touch turns with streamlining
4. Be punctual for the start of sessions
5. Follow swimmer code of conduct
6. Bring required training equipment to all sessions
7. Positive training attitude

Training Equipment Required:

1. Mesh kit bag
2. Training fins (Kiefer silicone style)
3. Kick board
4. Pull buoy
5. Training goggles plus spare
6. Training hat plus spare
7. 1 litre of water (per hour of training)

Annual subscription is £40.00 inclusive of ASA registration fee (payable by mid February each year)

Email : [email protected]