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Maidenhead Marlins Junior Swim Academy
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 6 - 8 Swim 50m 3 strokes with basic technique Kick 25m 4 strokes with basic technique Swim 200m continuosly with controlled streamlining Perform sitting dive into deep water Tread water for 60 seconds	Average monthly attendance 75% Aspiration to swim competitvely Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct Arrive at sessions with 100% focus & commitment to developing yourself	MASC Swimming Hat Appropriate Costume & Goggles Drinks Bottle Kickboard Short Fins	Swim England Club Awards	None

Junior One
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 8/U Swim 50m 4 strokes with basic technique Kick 50m 4 strokes with basic technique Swim 400m continuosly with controlled streamlining Perform sitting dive into deep water Tread water for 90 seconds	Average monthly attendance 75% Aspiration to swim competitvely Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct	MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Short fins J1 Equipment	400 free swim 400 free kick	Ribbon Galas Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

Junior Two
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 8-9 Pass Competitive Start Award Swim 200m medley with basic technique Swim 400m Free within 09:15	Average Monthly attendance 75% Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct Swimmers are expected to purchase full club kit. The club kit to be purchased here.	MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Short fins Snorkel J2 Equipment	400 free swim 400 free kick	Novice Galas Junior Leagues if selected Internal L4 series L3 Open Meets Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

Junior Three
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 9-10 Swim 400m Medley under ASA Law Swim 400m Freestyle within 08:15	Average monthly attendance 80% Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct Swimmers are expected to purchase full club kit. The club kit to be purchased here.	MASC Swimming Hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Short fins Snorkel J3 Equipment	T15 Kick T20 Swim 5x200m Step Test	Thames Valley JL Arena JL Internal Level 4 Series Level 3 Open Meets Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

Junior Four
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 9-12 6x 400 Free @8:30 12x50 Kick @1:20 10x100 Medley @2:30	Average monthly attendance 75% Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct Swimmers are expected to purchase full club kit. The club kit to be purchased here.	MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Short fins Snorkel Pull buoy J4 Equipment	T15 Kick T30 Swim 7x 200m Step Test 5x200m Kick Set	County Championships Thames Valley JL Milton Keynes JL Internal Level 4 Series Level 3 Open Meets Arena League Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

Junior Five
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st Dec 10-13 Effective 7x200m Step Test finishing on 3:15 5x100m Kick @2:30	Average Monthly attendance 80% Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct Swimmers are expected to purchase full club kit. The club kit to be purchased here.	MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Finger paddles Short fins Snorkel Pull buoy J5 Equipment	T15 Kick T30 Swim 7 x 200m Step Test 20 x 100 Descend Set 5x200m Kick Set	Regional Championships County Championships Thames Valley JL Milton Keynes JL Internal Level 4 Series Level 3 Open Meets Arena League Junior Arena League Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

Competitive
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 13+ County Qualifying Time 15 x 100m @140 10 x 50m Kick @60	90% attendance agreed with Coach Min 5 sessions weekly Commitment to all League Galas Train with full commitment to the programme Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct Swimmers are expected to purchase full club kit. The club kit to be purchased here.	MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Hand paddles Short fins Band Snorkel Pull buoy Competitve Equipment	20 x 100m Descend last 5 Step Test 7 x 200m 20 x 50m Fail Set Turnaround Medley Set Swim Turnaround Kick Set	County Championships Regional Championships Level 1,2&3 Open Meets Arena League Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

Performance
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 13+ Top ten regional ranking Regional qualifying times in a range of events 10x400m @6:00	90% attendance agreed with Coach Commit to all League Galas Land training Ambassador for the Club Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct Swimmers are expected to purchase full club kit. The club kit to be purchased here.	MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Hand paddles Short fins Band Snorkel Pull buoy Performance Equipment	20 x 100m Descend last 5 Step Test 7 x 200m 20 x 50m Fail Set Turnaround Medley Set Swim Turnaround Kick Set	County Championships Regional Championships British Championships Home Nations Summer Meets Level 1,2&3 Open Meets Arena League Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

Performance +
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
National event qualification Top ten regional ranking Regional qualifying times in a range of events 10x400m @5:45	90% attendance agreed with Coach Commit to all League Galas Land training Ambassador for the Club Swim England membership Agree and sign Code of Conduct Swimmers are expected to purchase full club kit. The club kit to be purchased here.	MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Hand paddles Short fins Band Snorkel Pull buoy Performance+ Equipment	20 x 100m Descend last 5 Step Test 7 x 200m 20 x 50m Fail Set Turnaround Medley Set Swim Turnaround Kick Set	County Championships Regional Championships British Championships Home Nations Summer Meets Level 1,2&3 Open Meets Arena League Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

SwimFit
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 12+ Swim 1500m continuously	Train regularly with commitment Swimmers are expected to purchase full club kit. The club kit to be purchased here.	MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle Kickboard Pull buoy SwimFit Equipment		Internal Gala Swimmers must arrive in & wear club kit at competitions. The club kit to be purchased here.

Masters
Entry Requirements	Squad Expectations	Equipment Required	Test Sets	Competition Expectations
Age at 31st December 17+		MASC swimming hat Appropriate costume & goggles Drinks bottle

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