Development 1
Lead coach for Development 1 - Bradley Hill. [email protected]
Training
| Development 1 | |
|---|---|
| Age | Year 6 at school (swimmers out of age group are at Coach's discretion based on their developmental stage) |
| Focus | Swimmers will develop their aerobic capacity in all 4 strokes while maintaining their existing skills. This will be accompanied by increasing levels of individualized and race specific technique development. |
| Entry | From Junior-2 |
| Training Sessions | 5 PM and 2 AM sessions per week. |
| Attendance | Minimum 4 sessions a week is recommended |
| Exit | To Development 2 squad. The strongest swimmers in Development 1 will now have the opportunity to bridge with the Development 2 squad at the descretion of the Lead Coad. The following criteria will be taken into account:
This will allow a smooth transition into Development 2. |
Sessions
A copy of the clubs training schedule can be found here.
Kit Requirements
Mandatory for training sessions are
- Drink - bottle with water
- Kickboard - Example: MARU Kickboard, with handles
- Pull Buoy - Example: MARU Junior Pullbuoy or Senior Pullbuoy
- Short Fins - Example: MARU Rubber Short Fins
- Snorkel - Example: Finis Junior Front Snorkel
Please ensure that all kit is named with a permanent marker.

