Performance Squads

A-Squad Regionals & Nationals

Squad Criteria

This squad is usually for swimmers age 14yrs+ or with potential. Swimmers should be able to show competency and stamina in front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke and will be expected to acheive Regional or National qualifying times in this group.

Working in this squad will have a huge affect on performance, technique, strength, skill & fitness.

Membership of the squad is by invitation of the Head Coach only and swimmers who do not continue to meet the criteria may be moved to a different squad.  
 
Head Coach Assistant Coach
Dr Giannis Valkoumas Alice T
 

A-Squad Regionals Training Times

  • Monday Warm up 1845, Training 1900-21:00 (Worksop College)
  • Tuesday Warm up 1615, Training 1630–18:30 (Worksop College)
  • Wednesday Warm up 1845, Training 1900-2100 (Worksop Leisure Centre)
  • Thursday Training 1830-2100, including land training (Worksop College)
  • Friday Warm up 1815, Training 1830–2000 (Worksop Leisure Centre)
  • Saturday Training 0600–0900, includes land training (Worksop College)
  • Sunday No Training

 

 

 

Fees

Squad training fees are £100.00 per month
Annual Swim England Subscription £67.00

Technique

At the age of 14yrs 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 move through the water efficiently.

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

​We have an exclusive 10% discount code with SportySwim or AllenSwimwear, for all Worksop Dolphins members (contact Squad Administrator for the code). Or try Proswimmer, Amazon or Wiggle.  

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 need to have the right mental attitude and 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 coursework.

At all times the code of conduct should be followed.

Racing

Racing techniques will be taught as the swimmer progresses through the swim programme, the further through the program the swimmer goes the more advance the training will be to enable them to compete at regional or national level.

Land Training (by invitation only) is important and swimmers should attend all sessions. These sessions are essential in assisting to increased core stability, strength exercises, improved flexibility of the body.

Venues

Further Information

Contact the A-Squad Administrator at [email protected]