The Development Academy – Bexley Swimming Club

The age of swimmers within this squad should not exceed 14 years.

Develop & consolidate stroke technique on all four strokes.
Develop & consolidate starts, turns & finishes on all four stokes.
Training in a group environment & lane discipline.
Attend a minimum of 2 of the 3 available sessions on a regular basis – no less than 80% of sessions per month
Execute, and complete, training sets as required by the squad coach
Introduction to using a pace clock.
Rules of the sport
Punctuality
Have all training equipment (kick-board, fins & drink bottle)
Follow the Bexley Swimming Club Code of Conduct at all times
Introduction to external competitions, participation in club Time Trials and Club Championships.

Excellent attitude & behaviour at both training & competitions
Arriving to training on time, with the correct equipment
Parents & swimmers to agree to undertake the training commitment required in Progressive Squad
Be able to perform the correct competitive start and turn in all 4 strokes plus the Individual Medley
Be able to maintain legal technique for 50m across all 4 strokes
Participate in Club Championships and all recommended galas
Participate in team competitions when selected
Respect for coaching staff and other swimmers
Be able to complete the following training sets:
- 8 x 100m f/c on 2:30
- 8 x 50m in I/M order on 1:30.