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SWIMMING SQUADS

All prospective swimmers will be assessed by the Chief Coach and grouped according to ability and not age. The following serves as a general guide to the groups:


Minnows

Aim: Introduction to club Swimming to develop skills to become a full member of the club.


4 sessions available
All swimmers must attend at least 1 sessions every week
Strongly recommend 2 sessions are attended regularly before moving to Penguin squad.
Skill and stroke based training
Starts and Turns Development

Penguins

Aim: A further introduction to club Swimming to develop skills to become a BAGCAT or Club member.


5 sessions available
All swimmers must attend at least 2 sessions every week
Strongly recommend 3 sessions are attended regularly before moving to BAGCAT squad.
Skill and stroke based training
Starts and Turns Development
Try to attend some Open Meets



BAGCAT Squad

Aim: To develop racing skills, gain county qualifying times. Progress to Regional squad.


9 Sessions available
To achieve county times realistically a minimum of 4 sessions a week
It is expected that a training log is kept - sheets available online and at club desk on Mondays.
All swimmers must commit to 4 sessions as a minimum
Stroke and skill based training with some endurance training introduced
Starts and turns practised thoroughly
Average about 1600 - 2200m per hour
Regularly attend Open Meets

Youth Squad

Aim: To develop racing skills, gain county qualifying times. Progress to Regional squad.


9 Sessions available
To achieve county times realistically a minimum of 4 sessions a week
It is expected that a training log is kept - sheets available online and at club desk on Mondays.
All swimmers must commit to 4 sessions as a minimum
Stroke and skill based training with some endurance training introduced
Starts and turns practised thoroughly
Average about 1600 - 2200m per hour
Regularly attend Open Meets



Regional Squad

Aim: Medal at counties. Qualify for Districts, Attempt National Times.


Training logs must be kept
9-10 Sessions available
Swimmers must attend 5 sessions every week including at least 1 morning session
Swimmers should aim to do 7 to be competitive at district level
Endurance and performance training
Specialized equipment required
Swimmers must look at competition calendar and be available for all open meet competitions


Club Squad

Aim: Swim for fitness.

Number of sessions at the discretion of the swimmer (in consultation with the coaching staff.)
4 Sessions available.
Try to attend Open Meets if interested in competitive swimming.
Compete in team galas if asked by the coach.
Transfer to BAGCAT or Youth squads if skills levels and a desire to compete grows.



Masters

Adult swimmers, from recreational through to National/International Competition.


AIMS FOR SWIMMERS

The progressive aims of the swimmer should be:

* To be selected for novice galas
* To be selected for Inter-club C/B galas and Graded Open Meets.
* To be selected for Inter-club A Grade galas and A Grade Open Meets.
* To aspire to reach the next squad up
* To be limited only by natural ability not by limited commitment

From September 2007 there will be qualifying times attached to each squad
All swimmers who commit to training will give themselves the chance to make these times
There are no shortcuts to success

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27 September Diddy Gala

4 October Reading B Meet

11 October National League Round 1

19 October Southampton Level 2 Meet

25 October Rushmoor LC Meet Aldershot

1,2 November ASASER Winter Champs

8 November National League Round 2

15 November Kath Saunders Memorial Meet

29 November Coventry LC Meet

6,7 December Thanet Open Meet

13 December National League Round 3

10 January Thames Valley Round 1

24,25 January Windsor Open Meet

2 February Thames Valley Round 2

7,14,21,28 March County Champs

4 April Thames Valley Round 3

2,3 May Regional Youth Champs

30,31 May Regional BAGCAT Champs

13,14 June Regional BAGCAT Champs

23-27 July National BAGCAT Champs

28 Jul- 2 Aug Regional Youth Champs




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Southeast Region Qualification Times


National Qualification Times