Squad One

What you’ll work towards

• Endurance and speed training to prepare swimmers for the next level.
• Starts and turns for all four competitive strokes and IM transition turns.
• Correct finishes of the four competitive strokes.
• Sculling
• Using a pace clock.
• Introduced to swimming rules.
• Squad members should be able to cover between 1500m and 2500m during their one-and-a-half-hour training sessions.
• Long-term development is more important than short-term competition results.

Training commitment

Attend four sessions a week. Sessions last between 60 and 90 minutes in duration.

Finding the right group

Program information is a guide. Speak to the club about suitability; coaches will advise on placement following a conversation or assessment.