National Squad
National Squad is our top performance squad. Swimmers at this stage should be regularly qualifying for Regional competitions and working towards National and British Competitions. Training is more focused towards specific distances and events.
National Squad currently train 17.5 hours on;
Monday
Leatherhead Leisure Centre 1915-2115
Tuesday
Epsom College 0600-0745
St John’s School 1800-2030
Wednesday
St John’s School 0600-0730
Leatherhead Leisure Centre 2000-2100
Thursday
Epsom College 0600-0745
Leatherhead Leisure Centre 1845-2045
Friday
Leatherhead Leisure Centre 1900-2100
Saturday
Leatherhead Leisure Centre 0600-0800
Land training will be included in the programme as directed by the head coach Long Course Training may be offered through the season, 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 Squad Criteria
Swimmers should aim to attend all sessions, arriving on poolside 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 squad should have qualified for, and raced at Regional Championships as a minimum.
Swimmers selected for team competitions should make every reasonable effort to attend
Swimmers in this squad should be committed to performance level swimming.
Swimmers must show respect to their fellow team members and all LSC Coaches, Officials and Volunteers.
