DEVELOPMENT 1
SQUAD CRITERIA
1. SWIMMING COMPETENCE
To join this squad a swimmer must be able to perform:
Swimmers must be confident in all strokes and be able to cope with the training load and intensity of the training sessions. A transition to Performance 2 or JPD is arranged on a monthly trial basis after discussion with parents, swimmers and coaches. These criteria serve as guidance*. Coaches expect the right attitude and commitment from swimmers already in this squad or swimmers wishing to join this squad who are fully committed to team ethos, and goals (individual and team), to be on time and fully prepared for all sessions and competitions (training gear, water bottle, team kit etc).
2. COMMITMENT
Training: Time available 7 hours (5 sessions) per week.
Minimum weekly commitment is 3 x pool sessions.
Competitions: Swimmers are expected to compete and represent BSC at Level 3 & Level 4 Licensed Open Meets, Club Championships and Inter Club Swim League.
Swimmers not attending regularly or competing will not be considered for P2.
3. MAXIMUM AGE
12 Girls
13 Boys
4. AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS
The coaching philosophy behind the training programme for the Development 1 Squad is based around Stage 2 of the ASA’s Long Term Athlete Development Plan. The LTADP is concerned with applying the appropriate training, competition and recovery levels throughout a young swimmer’s career, particularly during these very important years as young athletes grow and develop mentally and physically.
The focus of this squad is to work on developing an excellent technique in all four strokes as well as starts and turns, 5-10 metres streamlines off all walls in training and competition, ability to handle 90 minute sessions.
Progression to the Performance Squad (P2) system will be determined by training commitment, work ethic and competitive performance.
Swimmers whose current ambition, commitment or performance does not meet the criteria of P2, can continue their activity with the Junior Development Squad (JPD).
*Any exceptions to the criteria need to be discussed and agreed with the coaches and will be at their discretion.
1. SWIMMING COMPETENCE
To join this squad a swimmer must be able to perform:
- 400m FRONT CRAWL according to the FINA swimming rules.
- 200m BACKSTROKE, 200m BREASTSTROKE and 200m IM according to the FINA swimming rules.
- 100m BUTTERFLY according to the FINA swimming rules.
- Every turn, including the IM ones and dive from the starting block according to the FINA swimming rules.
Swimmers must be confident in all strokes and be able to cope with the training load and intensity of the training sessions. A transition to Performance 2 or JPD is arranged on a monthly trial basis after discussion with parents, swimmers and coaches. These criteria serve as guidance*. Coaches expect the right attitude and commitment from swimmers already in this squad or swimmers wishing to join this squad who are fully committed to team ethos, and goals (individual and team), to be on time and fully prepared for all sessions and competitions (training gear, water bottle, team kit etc).
2. COMMITMENT
Training: Time available 7 hours (5 sessions) per week.
Minimum weekly commitment is 3 x pool sessions.
Competitions: Swimmers are expected to compete and represent BSC at Level 3 & Level 4 Licensed Open Meets, Club Championships and Inter Club Swim League.
Swimmers not attending regularly or competing will not be considered for P2.
3. MAXIMUM AGE
12 Girls
13 Boys
4. AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS
The coaching philosophy behind the training programme for the Development 1 Squad is based around Stage 2 of the ASA’s Long Term Athlete Development Plan. The LTADP is concerned with applying the appropriate training, competition and recovery levels throughout a young swimmer’s career, particularly during these very important years as young athletes grow and develop mentally and physically.
The focus of this squad is to work on developing an excellent technique in all four strokes as well as starts and turns, 5-10 metres streamlines off all walls in training and competition, ability to handle 90 minute sessions.
Progression to the Performance Squad (P2) system will be determined by training commitment, work ethic and competitive performance.
Swimmers whose current ambition, commitment or performance does not meet the criteria of P2, can continue their activity with the Junior Development Squad (JPD).
*Any exceptions to the criteria need to be discussed and agreed with the coaches and will be at their discretion.
