The Development Academy

The age of swimmers within this squad should not exceed 11 years. 

Training aims & objectives:

• Develop & consolidate stroke technique on all four strokes.
• Develop & consolidate starts, turns & finishes on all four stokes.
• Training in a group environment & lane discipline.
• Introduction to using a pace clock.
• Rules of the sport.
• Punctuality.
• Have all training equipment (kick-board, fins & drink bottle).
• Introduction to external competitions, participation in club Time Trials & Club Championships.

Criteria for consideration of movement to Progressive Group:

• Participate in club Time Trials & low level competitions.
• Attend all 3 training sessions on a regular basis.
• Swim 400m freestyle with bi-lateral breathing.
• Swim 200m backstroke with tumble turns.
• Swim 200m breaststroke with correct underwater pullouts.
• Swim 200m IM with correct turns.
• Participation in competitions when selected.
• Respect for coaching staff.
• Willingness to learn.
• Good lane discipline.
• Punctuality.

Training Schedule