Development Academy – Bexley Swimming Club

The age of swimmers within this squad should not exceed 12 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.

▪ 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.

Criteria for consideration of movement to Pathway Group:

▪ 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

Pathway 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.