Academy

LEAD COACH - HELEN ROSE

 

SQUAD DETAILS:

• Up to 2 sessions on offer per week from Academy 1-6 through to Senior Academy
• 0.75 to 2.5 hours of swim time per week

SQUAD OBJECTIVES:

• Break down each stroke into its component part and provide a technical grounding
• Refine each stroke, breathing patterns, head position and turns
• Introduce diving from the side and blocks
• Prepare swimmers for the transition from teaching to coaching
• Develop the stamina required for competition in the 25 metre pool
• Introduce competitive swimming via the Diddy Championships

SQUAD SCHEDULE: View the Current Squad Training Schedule

SQUAD REPS: View these on our Squad Reps page

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

• Boys - Jammers
• Girls - Appropriate one piece swim costume
• Swim Cap (ideally a WSC hat which can be purchased from the Club Shop)
• 2 x pairs of goggles
• Water bottle
• Kick Board
• Short Fins (Senior Academy only)

ACADEMY SECRETARY: Susan Warmington

If you are interested in joining this squad, please visit our Join Us page for the latest information on our New Members' Trials Night.