Competition Squad

Overview

Our Competition Squad is the standard entry squad for senior swimmers.

The aim of the squad is to deliver a performance pathway for simmers through Kent County Championships, South East Regional Championships and onto National Championships.

Swimmers will be training an enhanced IM programme where their core strokes are developed to the maximum.

There will also be strong emphasis on starts, turns and finishes as well as underwater sessions.

On a regular basis swimmers will be assessed on attendance, behaviour, training and competitive performance to ensure progress is being made to expected towards goals.

Core Sessions

Due to the relatively limited pool time available, Core sessions are defined for all squads.

For this Squad all sessions are defined as Core sessions:

Day of WeekCompetition Squad Training TimesTraining Location
Monday
Tuesday AM
Tuesday PM20:30 - 21:30 Stour Centre - Main Pool
Wednesday
Thursday19:30 - 20:15


20:30 - 21:30		Stour Centre - Sports Hall


Stour Centre - Main Pool
Friday
Saturday
Sunday17:30 - 19:30Stour Centre - Main Pool

Swimmers are expected to attend at least 85% of all the above sessions over a rolling three month period.

Swimmers can add optional training in addition to the Core sessions. These are by invitation after application.

On a regular basis swimmers will be assessed on attendance, behaviour, training and competitive performance.

Head coach

  • Neil Turner

Lane coaches/assistants

  • Grace Ledgerwood
  • Tracy Edwards
  • Allen Edwards
  • Olesia Breese
  • Paul McDonnell

Competitions

Swimmers are expected to compete regularly – a minimum target of 80% of club nominated open galas is expected.

The club’s gala schedule is published and updated frequently throughout the year. It can found here.

Attendance is expected at Club Championship, League fixtures (where invited) and any Championships (East Invicta, Kents, Regionals) where qualifying standards have been achieved.

Persistent non-attendance at competitions may result in a review of squad membership.

  • Club Championships
  • East Invicta Championships
  • Kent Championships
  • South East Regional Championships
  • Arena League – if selected
  • Kent Junior League – if selected
  • Other Level 2 or 3 galas – both Long Course & Short Course

Required kit

  • Drinks bottle
  • Goggles (2 pairs)
  • Hat
  • Kickboard
  • Short fins
  • Pull buoy
  • Paddles – Finger or hand
  • Snorkel
  • Mesh Bag
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