National
Swimmers will be training full time with the Head Coach of the scheme, Phil Melhuish.
Entry Criteria
- Total commitment to pool training
- Swimmers will normally be 12 years to fully access the Squad and must have achieved the relevant time criteria, but swimmers of 11 may be fast tracked if times are achieved (age at the last day of the competition)
- They will be selected by the Head Coach based on attitude, discipline, long-term potential and competition performances
Aims
- Top level domestic success
- To develop the disciplined practical and psychological skills necessary to train and perform at this level
- To play a mentorship role for the younger swimmers coming through the club
Target Compulsory Competitions
- Regional Winter and Summer Championships
- High Standard Selected Open Meets and Club Championships to show younger swimmers what to aspire to
Main Compulsory Target Competitions
- Aquaknights both Short Course and Long Course
- National Championships both Short and Long Course
Squad information
15 minutes pre pool exercises should commence before every pool session.
| Dry Land | Swim |
Monday |
| 5.30am - 7.00am 4.30pm - 6.30pm |
Tuesday | 6.00pm - 7.00pm | 5.30am - 7.00am 4.30pm - 6:00pm |
Wednesday |
| Off 4.30pm - 6.30pm |
Thursday | 6.00pm - 7.00pm | 5.30am - 7.00am 4.30pm - 6.00pm |
Friday |
| 5.30am - 7.00am 4.00pm - 5.30pm (selected) |
Saturday |
| 7.00am - 9.00am |