Goldfish Squad

Age Group:

5 - 9 years old.

Standard:

ASA (Swim England) Stage 6 - 8.

Aim:

To attend regularly 2 x 1 hour sessions to progress to pre-competitive squads.

Ability:

Able to swim 25 meters front crawl, back stroke and breaststroke with an understanding of bilateral breathing, timing and legal kick.

Commitment:

To attend both sessions each week. Attendance at Club Champs, Time Trials, Open competitions in 50 and 100 metre events at least once per month. Attendance at team events when selected.

Progression:

According to training criteria and competitive performance.

Equipment:

Appropriate swimwear must be worn: one piece costume for girls and no baggy shorts for boys.  Swimmers with long hair will also need a hat, and clear swimming goggles.

• Water bottle;
• Kick board;
• Pull buoy;
• Short fins.