Performance criteria 

A place within this squad is based on attendance and performance both in training and at competitions, this will be constantly reviewed.

Any child offered place in this squad will be given a starter pack which will outline the session expectations which are set by the Head Coach.

All squad movements will be at the discretion of the Coach in conjunction with the core values of the squad.

Training times – all sessions are held at Becontree Pool (25m)

Monday                 19.30 - 21.00 (25m Pool) 

Tuesday                19.30 - 21.00 (25m Pool)                                                                                           

Wednesday           19.30 - 21.00 (25m Pool)                                                                                          

Thursday               19.30 - 21.00 (25m Pool) 

Friday                    18.30 - 20.00 (25m Pool) 

Saturday                06.30 - 08.00 (25m Pool)        

Attendance expectations

Ages 8 – 12 years old at a minimum of 4 sessions per week 

Goals for the squad

• To work towards Essex County times
• ​To improve endurance and strength appropriate to swimming
• To develop values for all walks of life such as perseverance, commitment, respect, self-respect, focus and sportsmanship

The core values of the squad 

1. Being punctual                        4. Respectful to the Coach – both parents and swimmers

2. Good attitude                          5. Passion for the sport                                   

3. Positive body language          6. Willing to go the extra mile 

Bronze Squad Training Items  

• Short fins (Short)
• Snorkel 
• Alignment Board / Small Kick
• Agility Paddle
• Two 1 litre bottles (Filled !!) 
• Pull buoy
• Hand Paddles

Squad Size (Feburary 2023)

23 Swimmers

Fees

£48.20 per month

Squad Coach 

Session Policy (Parent / Guardian & Swimmers Discipline)

Please note the issues below are common occurrences that need to be addressed: -

• It is required that training sessions commence promptly
• Swimmers to be on the poolside 5-10 min before the start of the session to conduct a pre pool warm up
• All swimmers poolside must start the session when told. If not, the swimmer will not be permitted to take part in the session
• Swimmers arriving later than 10 min after the session starts will not be permitted to take part in the session
• Swimmers that arrive within the 10 min window have 2 min to get in the pool or they will not be permitted to take part in the session
• Swimmers must always have their training equipment ready at poolside
• No swimmer is to stop the lane and fix their goggles during sessions
• No swimmer is to use the lane ropes during the session
• No swimmers are to continuously jump off the bottom of the pool during the session
• No swimmer is to skip lengths during the session
• No swimmers are to grab other children’s feet during the session
• Parents that are watching their children swimming and are witnessing the above need to advise their children that this cannot happen as the coach cannot always keep an eye on all children
• All swimmers must take all their belongings home at the end of each session and not leave equipment in lockers

Parents and Guardians to abide to the Codes of Conduct on the website any issues please contact the Coaches / Committee