Development Squad – Newcastle (Staffs) ASC

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NASC Development Squad Criteria

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DEVELOPMENT SQUAD:

All Development Squad swimmers are expected to be fully committed to the following aims and objectives:

Aims of the Development Squad:

To provide the opportunity for swimmers to gain positive experiences by learning and training together.
To place swimmers in County competitions, finals and achieve medals.
To place swimmers on County programmes.

Criteria for entry into Development squad:

The swimmer shall be prepared to compete in Licensed open meets once 9 years old.
The swimmer shall be able to perform a track start off a starting block followed by a glide of at least 5m.
The swimmer shall be able to perform a back-stroke start followed by dolphin leg kick to the surface.
The swimmer shall have good stroke technique and effective turns in all four strokes.
The swimmer shall be able to perform a 100m Individual Medley and to swim 400m front-crawl continuously using legal competition turns.
Minimum attendance of 2 sessions per week.

Objectives of the Development Squad:

To develop technique and skills on all 4 strokes.
To develop the technical and mental skills required to assist and improve performance.
To improve basic aerobic conditioning.
To develop Individual Medley skills.
To develop basic speed.
To participate in an appropriate competition plan.
To develop knowledge relating to basic swimming mechanics.
To develop knowledge regarding the importance of nutrition and hydration in sport.
To maintain and develop appropriate behaviour and responsibilities within an individual and group training environment.
To develop greater individual responsibility for swimming commitment and performance.
To be competing at Club Championships and Level 3 Licensed meets
Target events are all 200m events

(As May 2017)
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James Currie

Nasc.staffs.membership@gmail.com
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