Academy Squad
FUNdamentals (Movement Skills) > SwimSkills
Age
Girls : 07- 9 Years
Boys : 07- 9 Years
Attendance
Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance
Objectives
Have the appropriate kit on poolside at every session
Understand the separation of lane swimming and safety
Demonstrate the ability to engage with the coaches
Consistent and accurate use of the pace clock
Streamline off the wall consistently demonstrating efficient butterfly kick
50M Continuous swim on Front Crawl or Backstroke without stopping
Demonstrate the ability to perform drills as highlighted by the coaches
Participate fully and enthusiastically in club fund raising and social events
Develops
ABC'S Agility, balance, coordination & speed
KGB’S Kicking, gliding, buoyancy & striking
Competitive skill
4 Strokes
Entry Criteria
Be able to swim 25M on front & back showing good technique
Be able to swim 25M of basic breaststroke without a screw kick
Be able to kick 25M on front or back in a streamlined position without a float
Be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the dolphin movement associated with butterfly
Typical Session Format
30 mins Skills, 15 mins 25mtr Training,15 mins Starts/Turns - Session Length Total 60 mins
Junior Skills Squad
Annual fee divided into 12 equal instalments is £65 per month
Notice period to leave - 1 month in writing
Age
Girls : 08-11 Years
Boys : 08-11 Years
Competition & Performance
Fully support the competition programme with regular attendance at In-House Competitions,
Open Meets & Team Competitions
Attendance
Swimmers must endeavour to complete 100% of the training and competition programme prescribed by the
coaching staff. If at anytime attendance is not possible, parents should communicate the reasons why to the
coaches. The minimum attendance rate to retain a place in the performance squad is 100% of available
sessions.
Training Performance
Have the appropriate kit on poolside at every session
Give 100% attention to what the coaches are saying at all times
Complete training sessions to a high technical standard and show adequate stamina
Aspire to gain promotion to the Junior 1 Squad
Engage fully with the coaches during training
Consistently achieve targets prescribed by the coaches in test sets
Participate fully and enthusiastically in club fund raising and social events
Appropriate kit consists of;
Kick Board
Pull Buoy
Well fitting goggles including a spare pair
Mesh Kit Bag
Large drinks bottle or 2 smaller bottles
Short blade fins (long blade fins are not acceptable)
Boys are not permitted to wear casual style swim shorts
Girls are not permitted to wear bikini style costumes
Additionally any swimmer who suffers from Asthma should ensure they have their inhaler on poolside in a
waterproof plastic bag or container and must not leave it in the changing rooms.
Junior Competitive 1 & 2 Squads
Annual fee divided into 12 equal instalments is £87 per month
Notice period to leave - 1 month in writing
Age
Girls : 08-12 Years *
Boys : 08-12 Years *
Competition & Performance
Fully support the competition programme with regular attendance at In-House Competitions,
Open Meets, Team Competitions and County, Regional & National Championships.
Attendance
Swimmers must endeavour to complete 100% of the training and competition programme prescribed by the
coaching staff. If at anytime attendance is not possible, parents should communicate the reasons why to the
coaches. The minimum attendance rate to retain a place in the Junior Competitive Squad squad is 75% of
available sessions. ie. 4 out of 5, 3 out of 4 minimum.
Training Performance
Have the appropriate kit on poolside at every session
Give 100% attention to what the coaches are saying at all times
Working towards County qualifying times
Aspire to compete at Regional & National level
Comfortably complete training sessions of up to 2600 mtrs and 60 mins duration
Consistently achieve targets prescribed by the coaches in test sets
Complete a log book and ensure it is up to date at all times and ready for inspection.
Participate fully and enthusiastically in club fund raising and social events
Appropriate kit consists of;
Kick Board
Pull Buoy
Well fitting goggles including a spare pair
Mesh Kit Bag
Large drinks bottle or 2 smaller bottles
Short blade fins (long blade fins are not acceptable)
Boys are not permitted to wear casual style swim shorts
Girls are not permitted to wear bikini style costumes
Additionally any swimmer who suffers from Asthma should ensure they have their inhaler on poolside in a
waterproof plastic bag or container and must not leave it in the changing rooms.
* Swimmers aged 13 may be admitted at coaches discretion.
Performance & Performance Development Squad
Annual fee divided into 12 equal instalments is £97 per month for Performance and £92 for
Performance Development.
Notice period to leave - 1 month in writing
Age
Girls : 10-18 Years
Boys : 10-18 Years
Competition & Performance
Fully support the competition programme with regular attendance at In-House Competitions,
Open Meets, Team Competitions and County, Regional & National Championships.
Attendance
Swimmers must endeavour to complete 100% of the training and competition programme prescribed by the
coaching staff. If at anytime attendance is not possible, parents should communicate the reasons why to the
coaches. The minimum attendance rate to retain a place in the performance squad is 80% of available
sessions.
Training Performance
*
Have the appropriate kit on poolside at every session
Give 100% attention to what the coaches are saying at all times
Working towards County & Regional qualifying times
Aspire to compete at Regional & National level
Comfortably complete training sessions of up to 5000 mtrs and up to 120 mins duration age 10 – 13
Comfortably complete training sessions of up to 6500 mtrs and up to 120 mins duration age 14 - 18
Consistently achieve targets prescribed by the coaches in test sets
Complete a log book and ensure it is up to date at all times and ready for inspection.
Participate fully and enthusiastically in club fund raising and social events
Appropriate kit consists of;
Kick Board
Pull Buoy
Well fitting goggles including a spare pair
Mesh Kit Bag
Large drinks bottle or 2 smaller bottles
Short blade fins (long blade fins are not acceptable)
Hand paddles age 13+
Drag shorts
Gym mat
Rubber resistance training band & skipping rope
Boys are not permitted to wear casual style swim shorts
Girls are not permitted to wear bikini style costumes
Additionally any swimmer who suffers from Asthma should ensure they have their inhaler on poolside in a
waterproof plastic bag or container and must not leave it in the changing rooms.
Senior Squad
Annual fee divided into 12 equal instalments is £70 per month
Notice period to leave - 1 month in writing
Age
Girls : 12-17 Years
Boys : 12-17 Years
Competition & Performance
Be available for selection for team competition if selected and endeavour to compete at open meets when
selected by the coaching team to attend. Attendance at Open Meets is NOT mandatory, however those not
actively competing will not be considered for future promotion. Attendance at team competitions IS
mandatory. (expected to commence during 26/27 season)
Attendance
Swimmers must endeavour to complete 100% of the training programme prescribed by the coaching staff. If
at anytime attendance is not possible, parents should communicate the reasons why to the coaches. There
is no minimum requirement to maintain a place in this squad, however good attendance is vital to be
considered for a move up to a higher squad.
Training Performance
Have the appropriate kit on poolside at every session
Give 100% attention to what the coaches are saying at all times
Aspire to improve technique & stamina and work towards promotion
Comfortably complete training sessions of up to 2500 mtrs per 60 minutes duration
Consistently achieve targets prescribed by the coaches in test sets
Participate fully and enthusiastically in club fund raising and social events
Appropriate kit consists of;
Kick Board
Pull Buoy
Well fitting goggles including a spare pair
Mesh Kit Bag
Large drinks bottle or 2 smaller bottles
Short blade fins (long blade fins are not acceptable)
Boys are not permitted to wear casual style swim shorts
Girls are not permitted to wear bikini style costumes
Additionally any swimmer who suffers from Asthma should ensure they have their inhaler on poolside in a
waterproof plastic bag or container and do not leave it in the changing rooms.
Masters Squad
Annual fee divided into 12 equal instalments is £55 per month
Notice period to leave - 1 month in writing
Age
Female : 18+ Years
Male : 18+ Years
Attendance
Swimmers must endeavour to make efficient use of the pool time provided by the club.
Training Performance
Have the appropriate kit on poolside at every session
Give 100% attention to what the coaches are saying at all times
Aspire to improve technique & stamina.
Comfortably complete training sessions of up to 2500 mtrs per 60 minutes duration
Appropriate kit consists of;
Kick Board
Pull Buoy
Well fitting goggles including a spare pair
Mesh Kit Bag
Large drinks bottle or 2 smaller bottles
Short blade fins (long blade fins are not acceptable)
Additionally any swimmer who suffers from Asthma should ensure they have their inhaler on poolside in a
waterproof plastic bag or container and do not leave it in the changing rooms.