Lead

Nicola Quaye

Support

Poppy Knox, Alexis Teare, Jacob Craine

Aims

This squad aims to provide a solid foundation for club swimming, focussing on development of all four strokes.

Swimmers will focus on correct body and limb positioning for all strokes and start to develop good breathing technique.

Suggested Equipment

• Swimwear in line with Swim England guidance
• Swimming Hat
• Plastic refillable water bottle

Entry Requirements

• Have completed a period of no less than 4 months in club preparation squad
• Be able to confidently complete 25m without stopping of front crawl with regular breathing to the side
• Be able to swim 25m confidently of backstroke with a consistent kick and straight arm recovery
• Be able to confidently swim 25m breaststroke with simultaneous stroke

Requirements to Move on from this Squad

• Demonstrate an age-appropriate awareness of the club Code of Conduct for swimmers, supported by a parent or guardian
• Be able to confidently complete 50m without stopping of front crawl with regular breathing to the side
• Be able to swim confidently 50m of backstroke with a straight body position and consistent kick
• Be able to confidently swim 50m of breaststroke with a simultaneous kick
• Be able to swim 25m butterfly without stopping
• Be able to dive safely and legally from the block