DEVELOPMENT 3
SQUAD CRITERIA
1. SWIMMING COMPETENCE
To join this squad a swimmer must be able to perform:
Swimmers must be able to cope with the training load and intensity of the training sessions. A transition to Development 2 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 3 hours (2 sessions) per week.
Minimum weekly commitment is 1 x pool sessions.
Competitions: Swimmers are expected to compete at the annual Club Championships and entry level Inter Club Swim Leagues
3. MAXIMUM AGE
9 Girls
10 Boys
4. AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS
The Development 3 squad has a structured teaching and coaching programme designed to enable swimmers who are ready to take the next step from a swimming teaching environment towards competitive swimming. The aim of this squad is to develop the basic swimming skills needed to be a competitive swimmer and is based around the ASA’s Long Term Development Plan. The focus of this squad is to work on developing an efficient technique, good and correct starts, turns in all strokes, including individual medley, watermanship exercises and basic training methods, in a fun and friendly environment.
*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:
- 100m FRONT CRAWL according to the FINA swimming rules.
- 50m BACKSTROKE and 50m BREASTSTROKE according to the FINA swimming rules.
- 25m BUTTERFLY according to the FINA swimming rules.
- Basic level turns and dive from the starting block
Swimmers must be able to cope with the training load and intensity of the training sessions. A transition to Development 2 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 3 hours (2 sessions) per week.
Minimum weekly commitment is 1 x pool sessions.
Competitions: Swimmers are expected to compete at the annual Club Championships and entry level Inter Club Swim Leagues
3. MAXIMUM AGE
9 Girls
10 Boys
4. AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS
The Development 3 squad has a structured teaching and coaching programme designed to enable swimmers who are ready to take the next step from a swimming teaching environment towards competitive swimming. The aim of this squad is to develop the basic swimming skills needed to be a competitive swimmer and is based around the ASA’s Long Term Development Plan. The focus of this squad is to work on developing an efficient technique, good and correct starts, turns in all strokes, including individual medley, watermanship exercises and basic training methods, in a fun and friendly environment.
*Any exceptions to the criteria need to be discussed and agreed with the coaches and will be at their discretion.
