PERFORMANCE 1
Squad Lead Coach: Carmen Georgescu Spiers
Email: headcoach@elmbridgephoenix.com
Squad Schedule
| MONDAY | Swim | ACS | 7-9pm |
| TUESDAY* | Swim | ACS | 6-7.30pm / 7.30-9pm |
| TUESDAY* | Land Training | ACS (Studio) | 6.15-7.15pm / 7.45-8.45pm |
| WEDNESDAY | Swim | Xcel | 7.30-9pm |
| THURSDAY | Swim | ACS | 7-9pm |
| FRIDAY | Swim | Xcel | 7-8.30pm |
| SATURDAY | Swim | Bishopsgate | 6.45-8.15am |
| SATURDAY AM | Land Training | Bishopsgate (Fitness Suite) | 8.30-9.30am |
| SUNDAY AM | Swim | Aldershot | 10-12pm |
| SUNDAY PM | Swim | Xcel | 6-8pm |
*Tuesday Split
1st + 3rd Tuesday of the month: SWIM 6-7:30pm, LAND 7:45-8:45pm
2nd + 4th Tuesday of the month: LAND 6:15-7:15pm, SWIM 7:30-9pm
If there is a 5th Tuesday this is a repeat of the 4th Tuesday.
Squad Details:
- Up to 14h swimming per week + 2h land work
- Up to 8 swim sessions per week + 2 land training sessions
- Competing at L1-4 meets
- High level of commitment and attendance required
- Targeting County, Regional and National competitions
- Minimum target attendance of 75%
General considerations for entry into the squad:
---under review---
Training set expectations for entry:
---under review---
Competitions Expectations:
- Attendance at the National Arena Swimming League if selected.
- Counties, Regionals and Nationals if qualified.
- Target meets L1-4, at least one L1 and one L3.
- Attendance at Club Champs.
- Support for younger swimmers at junior meets/leagues.
- Raced 800m/1500m in Competition.
Attributes and values to consider entry:
- Positive attitude.
- Show up early and enter water on time.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Helping teammates and younger swimmers.
- Clear and ambitious goals, short, medium and long term.
- Inspires others around them.
- Leadership.
- Accountability for one’s own training outcome.
Required Equipment:
--- 2x Training Suit
--- Racing Suit
--- 2x Bottle
--- 2x Goggles
--- 2x Club Hat
--- Kickboard
--- Pull buoy
--- Fins
--- Snorkel
--- Hand Paddles
--- Band
--- Parachute