Development 5

Squad Lead Coach: Cerys Howells

Email:  coach.cerys@elmbridgephoenix.com                                  

Squad Schedule

Squad Details:

• Up to 4.5h swimming per week
• Up to 4 swim sessions per week
• Competing at Level 3/4 Meets
• Very good level of commitment and attendance recommended
• Targeting Counties and open meets
• Minimum target attendance of 85%

General considerations for entry into the squad:

1. Ability to perform base training set expectations.
2. Be able to hold a strong streamline shape with fly kicking on starts and turns.
3. All start variations and competitive turns with good technique.
4. Good understanding of the pace clock and following a basic set.
5. Achieve minimum average attendance.
6. Age 9-11

Base Training Set Expectations for entry:

--- Able to complete a set of 1200m (6x200m)
--- Swim 1000m Free continuously
--- 10x100m @2:10
--- 200m continuous Free Kick

Competition expectations:

1. Attendance at National Arena League AND Junior League if selected.
2. Attendance of at least 1 open meet a term, L1-L4. 
3. Club Champs.
4. Targeting 50m-400m events.

Attributes and values to consider entry:

1. Great attitude to training.
2. Be coachable.
3. Be respectful to coach and peers.
4. Show up early.
5. Ask questions.
6. Great effort.

Kit:

--- 2x Goggles
--- 2x Club Hat
--- Kickboard
--- Pull buoy (3 stripes)
--- Fins,  2x Training Suit
--- 2x Bottle, Snorkel 

The movement criteria should be seen as a guide, where meeting certain criteria points is positively acknowledged by coaches and for swimmers to work towards. Movements may happen with the majority of criteria points being achieved but will always fall under the discretion of the coaching team, in the best interest of the swimmer's development. Assesment for movement generally falls under the following: Technique, Attitude, Attendance, Age, Effort, Training & Competitive Ability.