Piranhas Squad (Max 24 swimmers)

Aims:

This group is aimed at swimmers who are looking to gain training and competitive experience. Strokes are still being developed at this level, however, swimmers should be able to swim the four competitive strokes at basic level and turns at legal standard.

Ability:

Able to swim 1000 - 1500 metre training session (with intervals between sets).

Able to perform a basic 2 footed dive from the side of the pool, with the ability to commence learning to dive from the starting blocks. Basic understanding of lane discipline and stroke efficiency.

Able to swim:

• Front crawl with bilateral breathing;
• Backstroke;
• Butterfly fundamentals (able to bring straight arms over the water);
• Breaststroke, able to demonstrate general timing in the correct places, with correct leg action.

Attendance:

To attend at least two out of three swim sessions.

Competitions attendance:

Time trials, Club Champs, Level 3 and Level 4 events supported by the Club and team galas when selected.

Aims & Objectives:

To enter novice galas as advised and organised by the Club and team events when chosen to represent the Club.

Equipment:

• Swimming hat (if long hair);
• Swimming goggles – preferably clear;
• Water bottle;
• Kick board;
• Pull buoy
• Short fins.