Expectations for Training

 

  • Swimmers Arrive On Time  Every minute counts! Coaches will have planned the session down to the minute and everything is important for our swimmers’ improvement.

 

  • Be Prepared Make sure you have all your training equipment with you at every session. 

 

  • Morning Training Morning sessions are part of the training programme for swimmers in National, Junior Age Group and Junior Development (Squads. It is an expectation across squads that swimmers attempt at least one morning session per week.

    Morning training prepares swimmers more for competing at events as they are already used to being in the pool early morning. This is particularly beneficial for swimmers competing at events involving heats and finals.  It also helps develop skills of organisation, timekeeping etc. Morning sessions are essential to swimmers as they develop and become more involved in competing. Missing morning sessions, is missing several hours of training time

 

  • Be a Supportive Teammate Your fellow teammates are one of the most important parts of your swimming experience. Treat each other as you would like to be treated: praise and congratulate them on their achievements; motivate them when they need your support. We are stronger together.

 

  • Communicate with your coaches. Let them know if you have a medical reason to modify your session due to injury or sickness. Your coaches cannot read your mind but they will be happy to modify your session as deemed necessary.

 

  • Respect Your Coaches. Your coaches have a wealth of experience and knowledge that they want to pass on to you in order to help make you the best swimmer, athlete, and person you can be. Your coaches use their time to thoughtfully plan your sessions in advance, and think of tens of different ways to deliver feedback that will make you a better swimmer. Rather than trying to negotiate a different set from the one your coaches have planned for you, remember that your coaches have already thought of your overall season plan, the work you have done in recent times, upcoming meets, and the many other ways to formulate your session.

 

  • Be Honest. If you are having trouble getting motivated for a set, let your coaches know. If your coaches think you need their expert advice, they will be more than happy to give it and help you get motivated again

 

  • Behaviour We expect swimmers to display respectful behaviour at all times to coaches, fellow team mates and competitiors from other teams. Swimmers should be aware of the language they are using at training, in the changing rooms and at competitions. Foul language paints the club in a bad light and will not be tolerated. Should a swimmer encounter any issues during training/competition, please encourage them to speak to a coach.