Transition Squad White & Transition Squad Blue

The Transition Squad White & Transition Squad Blue are the first of our Development Squads. The main focus in these squads is to build on the fundamental skills learned in the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme and begin to develop their club and race specific skills. More work will be done on building stamina but technique is still a main focus to ensure each individual has the correct skills and training behind them in order to reach their full potential in swimming.

Transition Squad currently train 2 hours on;

Friday

     Reed’s School 1830-1930 (Transition Squad Blue)
     ACS International School 1900-2000 (Transition Squad White)

Sunday

     St John’s School 1430-1530 (Transition Squad Blue & White)

Equipment Needed

• Drinks Bottle (filled)
• Kick Board
• Pull Buoy
• Training Fins
• Training Snorkel (optional)
• Goggles (and spare)
• LSC Hat (and spare)

Transition Squad Criteria

Swimmers must have passed Stage 7 in Swim England’s Learn to Swim Programme (or equivalent). Swimmers that are close to, but have not yet achieved this award may considered at the discretion of the coaching team.

Swimmers should aim to attend all sessions, arriving on poolside 10 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.

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 sufficient skill level to cope with the demands of the session.

Swimmers should have a positive approach to training and competition. Swimmers in this Squad will have the opportunity to take part in regular time trials in order to practise their race skills. Swimmers are expected to enter our LSC Club Championships as a minimum. The Squad Coach will communicate the events each individual should enter.

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

Next Steps

• Development 2 Squad
• Junior Club Squad