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13 June 08

 6 June 08

Squad Information 2008/2009

There are currently 8 squad levels available for swimmers in the ALBANY SWIM program.

All new swimmers entering the ALBANY SWIM program undertake an assessment with one of our coaches. Following assessment, swimmers are placed in the appropriate squad for a short “trial period” to ensure that the swimmer is suited to that level.

Where a swimmer is ready to move to another level, this will be communicated with the swimmer and the parent before any movement occurs.

GO SWIM SQUAD
The entry level to the squad program is for swimmers who have graduated from Stage 5 Auswim or have been assessed and accepted into this level in the squad program. The squad focus is on drill/skill development in Freestyle, Breaststroke and Backstroke with an introduction to Butterfly as well as starts, turns and finishes.

These swimmers are taught to work in a group/squad environment and basic use of the pace clock.

• Equipment Requirements: Fins (long, soft, correct fit), water bottle, 2 pairs of goggles
• Distance: 800m-1200m per session
• Typical Age Group: 7-9 yrs

DOLPHIN BRONZE SQUAD
For swimmers who have graduated from the Go Swim Squad (or similar external programs). This squad focus is on drill/skill development in all 4 competitive strokes, including starts, turns and finishes as well as endurance in Freestyle.

Swimmers learn more advanced use of the pace clock.
Swimmers are encouraged to attend up to three sessions per week or 8 sessions per month  and compete at club night competitions.

• Equipment Requirements: Fins (long, soft, correct fit), water bottle, 2 pairs of goggles
• Distance:  1000-2000m per session
• Typical Age Group: 8-10 yrs
   
  

DOLPHIN GOLD SQUAD
As per Dolphin Bronze Squad with an additional ½ hour on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

• Distance: 1500-2500m per session
• Typical Age Group:  8-10 yrs

SHARK BRONZE SQUAD
For swimmers who have graduated from Dolphin Squads (or similar external programs).

This group continues to focus on drill/skill development in all 4 competitive strokes, including starts, turns and finishes.

Endurance in other strokes begins to develop.

Interval type training is introduced.

Swimmers are encouraged to attend 8-16 sessions per month and compete at club night competitions and selected Swimming WA meets.

• Equipment Requirements: Fins (long, soft, correct fit), water bottle, 2 pairs of goggles
• Distance: 2500m-3000m per session
• Typical Age Group: 9-12 yrs

SHARK GOLD SQUAD
For swimmers who have graduated from Dolphin & Shark Bronze Squads (or similar external programs).

This squad continues to focus on drill/skill development in all 4 competitive strokes, including starts, turns and finishes. Endurance in other strokes continues to be developed and swimmers are introduced to the use of heart rate monitors and pacing devices.

Swimmers are expected to attend 12-20 sessions per month and encouraged to compete at club night competitions and selected Swimming WA meets.

• Equipment Requirements: Fins (long, soft, correct fit), water bottle, 2 pairs of goggles
• Distance: 2500m-4000m per session
• Typical Age Group: 10-13 yrs

FITNESS SQUAD
For all swimmers who have graduated from the ALBANY SWIM Program or similar, including teenagers, who are aiming to improve their swimming fitness.

Swimmers will train mostly for endurance freestyle with other strokes included in the program where appropriate.

Swimmers wishing to transfer from the Fitness Squad into the Marlin Squad must demonstrate satisfactory training performance prior to any move and undertake this move at least 12 weeks prior to any State or National Level competition. 

• Equipment Requirements: Fins (long, soft, correct fit), water bottle, 2 pairs of goggles
• Distance: 2000m-3500m per session
• Typical Age Group: 12+ yrs (or Year 8 and older)

MARLIN SQUAD
The entry level to the senior program for swimmers who have graduated from Shark Squads (or a similar external program).

This group focuses on more advanced drill/skill development in all 4 competitive strokes, including starts, turns and finishes. Endurance in all strokes continues to be developed. Heart Rate monitors and pacing devices are used frequently.

Swimmers are developing and implementing race strategies.

Swimmers are expected to attend 16-25 sessions per month and compete at club night competitions and selected Swimming WA meets.

Some funding assistance to State & National level meets is available dependant upon a number of factors including the achievement of training performance and attendance targets.

• Equipment Requirements:  Fins (long, soft, correct fit), water bottle, 2 pairs of goggles, wetronome (optional)
• Distance:  4000m+ per session
• Typical Age Group: 12 + yrs

SENIOR MARLIN SQUAD
This squad aims to continue to develop endurance and race strategies in all competitive strokes with a focus emerging in major strokes.

These swimmers have committed to swimming as their major sport focus and aim to achieve at a State and National level.

Swimmers are required to attend 20-25 sessions per month and compete at club night competitions and selected Swimming WA meets.

Funding assistance to State & National level meets is available dependant upon a number of factors including the achievement of training performance and attendance targets.

• Equipment Requirements: Fins (long, soft, correct fit), water bottle, 2 pairs of goggles, wetronome (optional).  Swimmers should be developing their own kit bag with preferred paddles, kickboard, pool buoy, front-breathing snorkel etc.
• Distance: 4000m+ per session
• Typical Age Group: 13 + yrs

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