Development Squad
The aim of Development Squad is to continue to develop stroke technique and skills across all 4 strokes as well as developing starts, turns and stroke drills. The training environment will remain fun whilst introducing a more competitive spirit with swimmers aiming to compete at a local and district level.
Criteria for entry into this squad include:
- Ability to consistently demonstrate correct basic swimming technique across all 4 strokes.
- Ability to perform multiple repetitions ranging between 25-100m depending on stroke.
- Ability to correctly demonstrate basic swimming skills such as tumble turns, open turns, floating, streamline, and basic diving skills.
- Has been introduced to competition in the form of at least internal club meets/time-trials, FVJL, or external club meets.
- Has demonstrated a history of consistent training attendance levels.
This squad trains 3 times per week:
Swimmers are recommended to aim to attend at least 2 sessions per week.