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Squads

• Squad placement is based not on age but ability.
  
  
• Ability is further broken down into technical ability (i.e. stroke technique) and the ability to train (level of fitness).
  
  
• The ages mentioned within the squad descriptions are guidelines and will vary from swimmer to swimmer (hence the overlap). Entry into, and movement out of, each squad is based on a set of criteria maintained by the coaches. This is continually subject to review and for the latest criteria contact the squad coach.
  
  
• Level 1 The age range within this squad is from 10 years of age to youth and adults. To train within this squad you must have high level of commitment in all aspects of training both in water, dry land work and attendance. You will be expected to attend nominated competitions both in team and individuals galas as chosen by the coaches. Swimmers who are selected to train within this squad must meet the latest criteria set by the coaching team.
  
  SQUAD 1 CRITERIA
  
  Level 1 COACHES:
  DAVE FAIRHURST (HEAD OF COACHING)
  JOHN McGINTY
  
  
• Level 2 The swimmers in this squad should all have good technique (but technique is still strongly emphasized) and will be moving into periodised interval training, targeting specific key competitions throughout the year (chosen by the coaches not the swimmers). Swimmers who are selected to train within this squad must meet the latest criteria set by the coaching team. The age group within this squad is 9 to 13 years of age.
  
  SQUAD 2 CRITERIA
  
  Level 2 COACHES:
  JOHN McGINTY (LEAD COACH)
  
  
• Level 3 The type of training in this squad is similar to LEVEL 4, however the volume is increased as is the intensity. The emphasis is is still based on Stroke Technique, Stroke development & Competitive Skills. All swimmers in this squad will be expected & encouraged to swim in Open competitions as chosen by the coaches, and also swim in Micro-League team events if selected for either team. The age range for this squad is 9 - 12 yrs.
  
  SQUAD 3 CRITERIA
  
  Level 3 COACHES:
  STEVE HEAPS (LEAD COACH & LEVELS 3, 4, & 5 SQUAD MANAGER)
  IAN LAURENCE
  
  
• Level 4 The type of training in this squad is preparing the swimmer for the vigours of squad training needed to swim at a high level. The age range is from 8 - 11. The swimmers are educated in the elements of interval training and the discipline required to swim safely in a lane environment. The emphasis is still very much on Stroke Technique, Stroke development and Competitive Skills but with an increased volume in training leads to increased fitness.
  
  SQUAD 4 CRITERIA
  
  Level 4 COACHES:
  IAN LAURENCE(LEAD COACH)
  SUE PENRITH
  
  
• Level 5 This is the first of the competitive development squads. This group is linked very closely with the Teaching Programme and the Swimming Squads. All young swimmers should be aiming to be in LEVEL 5 between the age of 7 - 9. The emphasis is very much on Stroke Technique & Competitive Skills, such as Competitive Turns, Competitive Starts, & Relay Change-Overs. All Swimmers in LEVEL 5 are expected to attend a minimum of 75% of maximum monthly attendance.
  
  SQUAD 5 CRITERIA
  
  Level 5 COACHES:
  SARAH DARRAGH
  JULIE JACKSON
  

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