FUTURE STARS PROGRAMME
The Future Stars Squad swimmers are generally aged between 8-11 (Future Stars Foundation) and 9-12 (Future Stars). The programme’s key objective is to focus on advanced drills and skill acquisition for all strokes, as well as starting to develop swimmer’s aerobic endurance and swimming terminology. Swimmers will learn to perform perfect streamlines consistently, perfect breaststroke pull-outs (underwater), and must be able to complete a legal 200m Individual Medley. Other skills acquired include reading the pace clock and greater general body strength through land based training. It is expected that swimmers will be striving for Middlesex County qualifying times across a range of strokes and distances.
Entry Criteria:
Entry into this squad is through attainment of the entry standards. Selection is based on ability and the consistent capability to meet the day-to-day requirements. All final decisions will be at the discretion of the Head of Development in conjunction with the Assistant Head Coach.
Entry Standards – Future Stars Foundation
Swimmers in FSF are expected to:
• Achieve and exceed all criteria from the Academy Squads
• Ability to handle 90-120 minute training sessions (Focus/Patience)
• Complete 100 meters of legal Free, Back, Breast and IM without stopping
• Complete 50m of legal butterfly
• Ability to complete competitive race starts off starting block and backstroke
• Ability to perform legal turns and finishes for all strokes and IMs
• Ability to perform consistent streamlines off walls
• Knowledge of competition and training protocol
• Ability to complete set without interruption or stopping
• Full commitment to the competitive objectives of the squad.
• Enter and compete in all competition as outlined by the squad coach.
• Be a positive role model and adhere to the CWSC values.
Entry Standards – Future Stars
Swimmers in FS are expected to:
• Have updated licensed times (within the last 6 months) - all 50s, 100s, 200IM/200 Fc and 400 Fc
• Consistently hold 75%+ attendance (looked at monthly and quarterly)
• Attend all competitions set out in squad's competition calendar
• Demonstrate OADF (Optimal Athlete Development Framework) characteristics, around growth/positive mindset, enjoying the journey, etc.
• Display full commitment to the competitive objectives of the squad.
• Enter and compete in all competition as outlined by the squad coach.
• Be a positive role model and adhere to the CWSC values.
•Be able to handle 90-120 minute training sessions (Focus/Patience)
•Achieve MCASA Consideration (CT) and Qualifying (QT) times in multiple events
•Have achieved or showing realistic chance of trajectory for gaining Regional CTs/QTs
Transitions:
•Unable to attain the relevant competitive level for squad
•Unable to attend the relevant competitions
•Showing no demonstrable progress towards achieving Junior Performance standards
•Seeking additional coaching/technical sessions outside the Lead Coach's planning
