PRE-SQUAD CRITERIA

COACH/SWIMMER RATIO 1:30


Minimum Age: 6 Maximum Age: 10


MINIMUM ENTRY CRITERIA

  • Swim 25m front crawl with correct technique
  • Swim 25m on back with correct technique
  • Basic and recognised breastroke
  • Willing to perform forwards roll and progression to perform basic frontstoke and backstroke tumble turn

OBJECTIVES
 
Swimmers will be able to have the basics of good stroke technique on three strokes (apart from Butterfly) and
complete the following:​

  • Stroke technique work using drills on all 4 strokes FC, BC, BRS and FLY
  • Introducing to basic coaching language 50m, kick, pull, drill, set swim, IM swim, streamlining
  • Introducing and using Back stroke finish
  • Introducing Front Crawl and Back Stroke turns using tumble turns
  • Using lane discipline and etiquette (overtaking, clockwise, anticlockwise)
Progression to Pre Squad Plus Squad
 
Based on attendance, performance, ability to listen and follow (take on board) instructions, positive attitude and mindset
 
As all children develop at different rates every moves is on individual basis and in best interest of the swimmer.
 
 

Disabled swimmers eligible for IPC Classification will be assessed in line with LTAD and coach discretion - where appropriate guidance from the London Regional Disability Coach will be sought.

All squad selections and criteria are at the discretion of the coaching team and are made in line with Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD). Swimmers who are dissatisfied with their squad selection will need to make an appointment with the Head Coach and Welfare Officer/Secretary to discuss the reasoning. Swimmers below the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.