ADVANCED SQUAD CRITERIA

 
COACH/SWIMMER RATIO 1:30
Minimum Age: 12 


MINIMUM ENTRY CRITERIA

  • Able to swim 200m Frontcrawl, 200m backstroke and Swim 100m breaststroke.
  • Correct stroke technique for breaststroke, front crawl, backstroke, butterfly
  • Able to perform Front Crawl and Back Stroke tumble turns and correct finish on Back, Breast and Fly

OBJECTIVES 

  • Stroke technique work using drills on all 4 strokes FC, BC, BRS and FLY
  • Knowledge of Basic Coaching language: Kick, pull, drill, set swim, IM swim, streamlining
  • Take responsibility for training equipment required at each training session (kickboard, pull buoy, fins, goggles swimming hat and water bottle)
  • Learning racing dives from blocks
  • Using lane discipline and etiquette (overtaking, clockwise, anticlockwise)
  • Use the pace clock independently
 
 
 
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.