Competitive Squad

Age Group:

8 - 13 years old.

Ability:

Able to swim 100 metres in 4 strokes and medley with legal turns and understanding of lane discipline and of pace clock.

Commitment:

To attend minimum of 5.5 hours each week and 1 land training session plus poolside stretching. Regular attendance to training consistent with squad training regimes.

Competitions:

Attendance at Club Champs, Time Trials, Open competitions and team events when selected.

Progression:

Track record of competitions in 50 to 400 metre events. Working towards Kent Swimming Championships qualifying times.   

Equipment:

  • Swimming hat + spare;
  • Swimming goggles + spare;
  • Water bottle;
  • Kick board;
  • Pull buoy;
  • Short fins;
  • Paddles.