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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