Regional Squad

Regional Squad is aimed at those competing at a County standard, working towards achieving qualification to Regional competitions. Swimmers in this Squad should be proficient across a range of strokes and events. The Regional Squad programme is geared to produce performances at key competitions whilst continuing to develop race craft, technical ability and skills.

Regional Squad currently train 10.5 hours on;

Monday

     St Teresa’s School 1830-2030

Tuesday

     St John’s School 1800-1930

Wednesday

     St John’s School 0600-0730

     Leatherhead Leisure Centre 2000-2100

Thursday*

     St Teresa’s School 1930-2100

Friday

     ACS International School 2000-2100

Saturday*

     Leatherhead Leisure Centre 0600-0800

Sunday

     Leatherhead Leisure Centre 1600-1800

*Thursday & Saturday sessions are split and alternated on a weekly basis

Equipment Needed

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

Regional 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 Regional Squad must have achieved times for, and raced at County Championships. Swimmers close to this standard may be considered at the coaching team’s discretion.

Swimmers selected for team competitions should make every reasonable effort to attend

Swimmers are expected to be able to complete varied sets of freestyle off of a 1 minute 40 base and individual medley off of a 2 minute base

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

Next Steps

• Youth Club Squad
• Intermediate Club Squad
• National Development Squad