Lead

Sian Killey

Support

Jenny McEvoy, Josh Hollamby, Kym Rogers, Holly McEvoy

Aims

The aim of this squad is to have swimmers confidently competing regularly with good technique, minimising likelihood of disqualification and encouraging a broad range of strokes and distances. Swimmers will be gradually increasing their stamina and encouraged to start trying longer distance races.

This squad acts as preparation for those swimmers that the Coach feels will be recommended for trial at the next or subsequent IOMSC intake. Sessions will aim to support swimmers to pass a strong trial at IOMSC Level 5.

Sessions in this squad will aim to prepare swimmers to be able to handle longer training sessions and at a quicker pace.

Suggested Equipment

• Swimwear in line with Swim England guidance
• Swimming Hat
• Plastic refillable water bottle
• Kick Board
• Pull Buoy
• Poolside Bag
• Fins (Short blade)

Entry Requirements

• Demonstrate an age-appropriate awareness of the club Code of Conduct for swimmers, supported by a parent or guardian
• Be able to demonstrate a legal turn for all elements of an IM swim
• Have good lane etiquette and be able to use the clock – setting themselves off at defined intervals
• Have recorded competition times at 50m in at least 2 strokes, preferably 100m in at least one stroke
• Perform a backstroke start with dolphin kick to the surface
• Perform a strong freestyle dive from the blocks with appropriate push kick to at least 5m
• Be training at approximately 4 x 100 @ 2:45

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
• Have a club attendance record of at least 80% across Friday and Sunday (excepting for injury and compassionate absence)
• Have passed a trial into IOMSC Level 5 – or at the discretion of the Head Coach for swimmers able to regularly achieve 6 x 100m @ 2:15 with good tech and hitting 1:55 (subject to technical ability)