DEVELOPMENT 4
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 3 is arranged 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 1 hour (1 sessions) per week.
Swimmers are expected to train regularly during the available pool time.
3. MAXIMUM AGE
8 Girls
9 Boys
4. AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS
The Development 4 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:
- 50m FRONT CRAWL technically correct, according to the FINA swimming rules.
- 25m BACKSTROKE and 25m BREASTSTROKE technically correct, according to the FINA swimming rules.
- About 10m BUTTERFLY with a basic technique.
Swimmers must be able to cope with the training load and intensity of the training sessions. A transition to Development 3 is arranged 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 1 hour (1 sessions) per week.
Swimmers are expected to train regularly during the available pool time.
3. MAXIMUM AGE
8 Girls
9 Boys
4. AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS
The Development 4 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.
