White Squad (Development Level)
LEAD COACH : KAREN DALE-WOOD
INTRODUCTION :
This Squad is the progression from the Blue squad. The aim is again to improve the skills of the swimmers in all 4 strokes, as well as introducing swimmers to basic aerobic/endurance work.
As in Tadpole squad, swimmers will also have the opportunity to compete in both league galas and in house events. They will also be encouraged to enter open events when appropriate.
Training sessions will target to improve on their competition skills (starts, turns, finishes), they will also be ‘trained to train’- understanding concepts such as warm up, cool down, aerobic pace training and speed work. They will learn to take responsibility for their own training and how to use the pace clock, and there will be a great emphasis on a strong leg kick.
TRAINING TIMES :
| DAY | TIME | TYPE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 18.30-19.30/19.30-20.30 | Swim | Thirsk Pool |
| Thursday | 18.00-19.00 | Swim | Thirsk Pool |
| Saturday | 07.00-08.30 | Swim | Thirsk Pool |
Total Amount Of Weekly Pool Time : 3.5 Hours Per Week
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES :
- To consolidate stroke development of the swimmers in all 4 strokes
- To continue the development in competition skills (starts, turns, finishes)
- To introduce the swimmers into more competitions (club, league and graded galas)
SELECTION CRITERIA :
- Regular attendance in previous squad unless discussed and cleared by the squad coach
- Demonstration of progression in performance in the following Blue Squad test sets:
- 15min distance swim
- 50m timed kick
- 400m FC timed swim
- And to be able to work towards Development squad test sets of:
- 800 FC kick
- 50FC stamina pace set
- 12 x 100FC descending set
- 400IM kick
COMMITMENT CRITERIA :
- Advised minimum of 2 sessions per week
- Always arrive on poolside 10 minutes before the session is due to start with hats and goggles on ready to go
- Always arrive with the following equipment: – Hat (+spare), Goggles (+spare pair), Drink, Kick board, Pull buoy, fins
- Compete in all club galas, unless discussed and cleared by the head coach
- Compete in league galas when ask unless discussed and cleared by the league team manager
- Attend any other galas/competitions selected by the coach unless discussed and cleared by the squad coach
- Sessions must be completed to the swimmer’s best ability keeping a positive attitude and supporting other squad members
EXIT CRITERIA :
- Swimmers unable to achieve the published commitment criteria unless discussed and cleared by the squad coach/teacher
- Swimmers fails to adhere to the TWHST code of conduct
- Inconsistent attendance eg missing more than two weeks without explanation