Squad Structure

Our mission is to promote conditions that produce successful athletes, in an inspiring and energising environment and where dreams, potential, enjoyment and fulfilment can become a reality. Squads are structured so that swimmers can naturally progress through challenge and commitment to reach individual goals and expectations.

General Squad Expectations

• Be punctual – Arrive on poolside on time for each session
• Be prepared to listen to the coach and work effectively. Instruction and Feedback is given for YOUR benefit!
• Meet the training requirements as specified by the coach. Training sets are planned to allow you to achieve YOUR goals and objectives
• Be respectful to the coaching staff, other swimmers and parents
• Remain positive, If you have a concern, talk to one of the coaching staff
• Enter ALL designated club competitions
• Be available for all club team galas
• Remember we are a team. SUPPORT your colleagues
• Be proud to represent your club. Your club is proud of you!
• Abide by and believe in the MISSION statement of the Club.
• HAVE FUN

Specific Squad Expectations

• Movement between any squads will be based upon swimmers either meeting the specific entry requirements or at the Head Coach’s discretion. A planned movement date will then be allocated after discussion with the swimmer, parent & Head Coach.
• Opportunities to meet specific entry requirements will be made at regular intervals.

Competitive Squad

Requirements

• Attend 3+ Number of sessions
• Hold at least 2+ or be very close to 2+ Number of County Times & working towards or having Regional Times
• Have the ability to meet the training requirements
• Have the desire & commitment to train at this level
• Work towards specific agreed goals and targets
• Be prepared to represent the Club at Gala’s
• Indicative 100IM time of under 1:35
• Indicative 200FC time of under 3:00
• Attend Long Course Training when available

Aims

• This squad is aimed at swimmers who show the potential to compete at County, Regional & National Level.
• This squad also caters for those swimmers who do not supplement their training with NOVA, but have reached and sustained the squad entry requirements.
• This squad focuses on multi stroke development with younger swimmers and event specialisation with older swimmers.

Session Times

 

Masters Squad

Requirements

• Attend 2+ Number of sessions
• Be prepared to compete in Masters competitions
• Have the ability to meet the training requirements
• Have the desire & commitment to train at this level
• Work towards specific agreed goals and targets
• Be prepared to represent the Club at Gala’s
• Attend Long Course Training when available

Aims

• This squad is aimed at swimmers who show the potential to compete in Masters Competitions.
• This squad also caters for those swimmers who do not supplement their training with NOVA, but have reached and sustained the squad entry requirements.
• This squad focuses on event specialisation with older swimmers.

Session Times

Pre Competitive Advanced

Requirements

• Attend at least 3 sessions per week
• Hold at least 1+ or very close to 1+ Number of County Times
• Have the ability to meet the training requirements
• Have the desire & commitment to train at this level
• Work towards specific agreed goals and targets
• Be prepared to represent the Club at Gala’s
• Indicative 100IM time of under 2:05
• Indicative 200FC time of under 4:00
• Attend Long Course Training when available

Aims

• This squad is aimed at swimmers who show the potential to compete at County Level.
• This squad also caters for those swimmers who do not supplement their training with NOVA, but have reached and sustained the squad entry requirements.
• This squad focuses on multi stroke development and training is structured to nurture progression.

Session Times

 

Pre Competitive Squad

Requirements

• Attend at least 2/3 sessions per week
• Working towards at least 1+ Number of County Times
• Hold a Competitive Start Award
• Have the ability to meet the training requirements
• Have the desire & commitment to train at this level
• Work towards specific agreed goals and targets
• Be prepared to represent the Club at Gala’s
• Indicative 100IM time of under 2:15
• Indicative 200FC time of under 4:20
• Attend Long Course Training when available

Aims

• This squad is aimed at swimmers who show the potential to compete at County Level.
• This squad caters for those swimmers who have reached and sustained the squad entry requirements.
• This squad focuses on multi stroke development and training is structured to nurture progression and develop swimmers to a standard where a NOVA trial may be possible.

Session Times

Development Squad

Requirements

• Attend at least 2 sessions per week
• Hold or working towards a Competitive Start Award
• Hold or working towards an ASA Speed Award
• Have the ability to meet the training requirements
• Have the desire & commitment to train at this level
• Work towards specific agreed goals and targets
• Be prepared to represent the Club at Gala’s
• Indicative 100IM time of under 3:00
• Indicative 200FC time of under 5:00

Aims

• This squad is aimed at swimmers who have reached the required entry requirements
• This squad is aimed at swimmers who wish to swim competitively.
• This squad focuses on multi stroke development with emphasis on enjoyment

Session Times

Teaching Squad

Requirements

• Have the desire & commitment to improve swimming technique
• Work towards specific agreed goals and targets
• Focus on enjoyment within a structured programme

Aims

• This squad is aimed at swimmers who are learning to swim competitively.
• This squad focuses on multi stroke development with emphasis on enjoyment

Session times