Weekly Training Schedule from September 2025

Performance 3

Acting Head Coach – Kieran Adams / Gayle Berryman

Email : [email protected]

Attendance

• Swimmers should attend a minimum of 5 sessions per week
• Swimmers must attend all target open meets and support all Black Swan club events

Fees : £119.00 per month

Annual Registration (includes ASA) : £50.00 per year due every January

Athlete Development Support Pathway Stage : Train to Compete

Age Range : Swimmers aged 12+ within reach of County standard

Equipment required : Snorkel, Pullbuoy, Kickboard, Paddles, Resistance band, Skipping rope – speed, Foam roller plus hats/goggles/drink

Development Phase : Continuous improvements of physical conditionings / Competitive Performance

Typical Weekly Training Volume : 30-35 kilometers per week

Progressions : Emphasis on aerobic development and conditioning until maturity and break point volume, individualisation of fitness and technical training, shoulder, elbow core, spine and ankle stability, refinement of specific technical skills (starts, turns, finishes, transitions), fundamental tactical preparation and individual mental preparation.  Peak strength development upon maturation.

Swim Specific : Enhanced execution of all four strokes and Individual Medley including a wider range of events including distance.  Swimmers will have the ability to perform multiple races per day and improve from heats to finals.  Upon maturation swimmers will specialise in an event(s).

About : Performance 3 is in the Performance Pathway, swimmers who show the aptitude and desire to pursue a high level swimming and commitment are invited by the Head Coach.