Performance Squads

A-Squad Counties
Squad Criteria
 
This squad is usually for swimmers aged 11yrs+ and or for those with potential. Swimmers should be able to show competency and stamina in all 4 swimming strokesand are expected to achieve Counties or Regional qualifying times in this group. 
 
The expected attendance for Counties squad is at least 80% per week.
Head Coach


Alice
 
 

A Squad Counties Training Times

  • Tuesday  Warm up 1900, Training 1915–2045 (Worksop College)
  • Wednesday Warm up 1845, Training 1900-2030 (Worksop Leisure Centre)
  • Thursday Warm up 1615, Training 1630–1800 (Worksop College)
  • Friday Warm up 1815, Training 1830-2000 (Worksop Leisure Centre)
  • Sunday Land Training 1900-20:00, Training 2000-21:00 (Worksop Leisure Centre)
 
Fees ​
  • Squad training fees are £90.00 per month
  • Annual Swim England Subscription £67.00
Technique
At the age of 11yrs and over technique is very important and is the main focus to improve and become successful. Working on improving technique regularly can drastically improve your overall swimming efficiency, speed, and confidence in the water. Technique in swimming is so vital to be able to move through the water efficiently.
 
Training Ethos
Training is extremely important to a swimmers development. The swimmers ability to train well will have a direct impact on their progression.
 
At a-squad level swimmers you need to have the right mental attitude, you have to want to train to improve. Sessions will be challenging but in order for performance to increase, these sessions must be met with the right mental attitude to gain the maximum benefit.
 
Many also form strong long term friendships within the club. Some of our older swimmers get involved in coaching themselves and can also use the club to support their GCSE Physical Education course work.
 
At all time the code of conduct should be followed.

Kit

Swimmers require the following equipment:

  • Cap, appropriate swimwear, goggles, waterbottle, inhalers (if applicable), pull buoy, kick board, training fins, finger paddles, snorkel, alignment Float, Hand Paddles, Stretch cords, Swimming Parachute
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Racing
Racing techniques will be taught as the swimmer progresses through the swim program, the further through the program the swimmer goes the more advance the training will be to them enable to compete at regional or national level.
 
Land Training
If you are asked, you should attend all land training sessions. These sessions are essential in assisting to increased core stability, strength exercises, improved flexibility of the body.
 
Further Information
Contact the A-squad administrator at  [email protected]