Performance 1 Squad

PERFORMANCE 1 SQUAD CRITERIA

· Swimmers are invited onto this squad by the head coach only

· All Performance 1 swimmers are expected to complete between 10 and 13 hours pool training per week unless temporarily agreed with head coach. Younger swimmers will complete fewer hours as agreed

· Swimmers are required to represent the club in competitions if selected and to attend specific key competitions identified by the head coach

· Swimmers must own the following equipment

o Fins, Floats, Pull Buoys, Drinks Bottle

All swimmers will be issued with Performance 1 log books which must be maintained and signed by the head / squad coach weekly

· Criteria for Performance 1 squad is based on

o Achievement swimmers must have achieved County times
in 2008 in events above 50m to be considered

o Attendance swimmers must average a minimum 10 hrs per week of pool time or swim hours in line with LTAD as agreed by the head coach

o Ambition swimmers in Performance 1 are aiming to
achieve Regional QT’s and above

o Attitude swimmers must work at a satisfactory level
during training

o Age Age is not generally a factor so long as the swimmer is able
to complete the session in a satisfactory manner.

· Swimmers may occasionally be added to the squad at the head coach’s discretion who have not at the time achieved the criteria, however they must do so within 3 months of joining

· Swimmers and parents will hold regular individual meeting with the head/squad coach to set targets and monitor progress

· Performance will be monitored by competition results and test sets

Coaches: John Howles, John Thorley, Graham Thorley, Jim Middleton and Phil Allin.

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