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Squad programs

1. Pre-squad

The coaches focus on stroke technique, stroke development, & stroke correction. The criteria for children entering this group are that they must be able to swim 1 length each, of three out of the four competitive strokes.

2. Blue squad

The coaches focus on a stroke development program with aerobic base work outs. This squad covers all aspects of each stroke, using stroke correction as they go. The criteria to enter this group are that the children will be able to cover two lengths of each stroke correctly.

3. Orange squad

The coaches will focus on a stroke development program with middle distance aerobic base work outs. They will cover all aspects of each stroke, using stroke correction as they go. The criteria for children entering this group are that they must achieve the qualification time done in the time trials. 		 
 

4. Red squad

This group will go through a train to train program training the different types of energy systems which will improve competition times, as well as stroke correction and advanced technique development, which include anaerobic threshold workouts. The criteria for children entering this group are that they must achieve the qualification time done in the time trials.

5. Bronze squad

This group will go through a train to compete program training the different types of energy systems which will improve competition times, as well as stroke correction and advanced technique development, which include anaerobic threshold, & heart rate workouts. The criteria for children entering this group are that they must achieve the qualification time done in the time trials.

• Note that all selection criteria will be at the chief coach's discretion.

    
 

Training Schedule:

Pre-squad   Are required to train one 1hr session per week @ the Racquet centre.
Blue squad   Are required to train two 1hr sessions a week @ the racquet center.
Orange squad   Are required to train two 1.5hr sessions a week @ Soi 53.
Tuesday and Thursday 5.00 – 6.30pm
Red squad   Are required to train three 2hr sessions a week @ Soi 53.
Tuesday and Thursday 5.00pm-6.30pm ,
Wednesday 5.00pm-6.00pm
Bronze squad   Are required to train four 2hr sessions a week with a 1hr Saturday Morning
compulsory @ Soi 53.
Tuesday and Thursday 5.00pm-7.00pm
Wednesday 5.00pm-6.00pm ,
Saturday 7.00am–8.00am or 8.00am-9.00am
   
 
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