National Development

The main emphasis of National Development Squad is the continued development of technical and race skills. Swimmers at this stage should be working towards Regional and National Competitions. These sessions will work on all strokes whilst focusing on specific skills, practises and events.

National Development Squad currently train 14 hours on;

Monday

     Leatherhead Leisure Centre 1915-2115

Tuesday*

     Epsom College 0600-0745

     St John’s School 1930-2030

Wednesday

     St John’s School 0600-0730

Thursday*

     Epsom College 0600-0745

     St Teresa’s School 1930-2100

Friday

     ACS International School 2000-2100

Saturday

     Leatherhead Leisure Centre 0600-0800

Sunday

     Leatherhead Leisure Centre 1600-1800

*Swimmers to select one weekday morning session at Epsom College

Land training will be included in the programme as directed by the head coach. Long Course Training may be offered through the season to those meeting a selection criteria as advised by the head coach.

Equipment Needed

• Drinks Bottle (filled)
• Kick Board
• Pull Buoy
• Training Fins
• Hand Paddles
• Finger Paddles
• Training Snorkel
• Goggles (and spare)
• LSC Hat (and spare)
• Resistance Band

National Development Squad Criteria

Swimmers should aim to attend a minimum of 70% of the sessions, arriving on poolside 10-15 minutes before the start of the session in order to carry out pre-pool exercises. Any swimmer arriving late to sessions without a valid reason may not be permitted to train.

Swimmers should expect to remain for up to 10 minutes after the session in order to stretch

Any injuries or illnesses must be communicated to the Squad Coach. Where possible, training will be adjusted to accommodate any limitations. The Squad Coach will have the final decision.

Swimmers must have all equipment (as set out above). Failure to do so may result in exclusion from part of/the session.

Swimmers should have a positive approach to training and competition. Swimmers in National Development squad must have achieved times for and raced at Regional Championships. Swimmers close to this standard may be considered at the coaching team’s discretion

Swimmers are expected to be able to complete varied sets of freestyle off of a 1 minute 30 base and individual medley off of a 1 minute 45 base

Swimmers must show respect to their fellow team members and all LSC Coaches, Officials and Volunteers.

Next Steps

• Youth Club Squad
• National Squad