Mini Hawks
Swimmers normally progress into this squad from Swim Schools. Over time in this squad swimmers will be taught:
- Stroke Technique
- Lane Etiquette and Safety
- Dolphin (Double Leg) kicking
- Correct Racing Tumble Turns
- Correct Racing Open Turns
- Racing Meet Procedures
Entry criteria
- Must be competent (as assessed by Aquahawks coaches) at two strokes and demonstrate a basic knowledge of all four strokes.
- Must be able to complete a forward roll in the water
- Must be able to execute a standing dive from the side of the pool.
- Should be able to swim 50m continuously in Freestyle and 25m in Backstroke and Breaststroke and 25m of a stroke something that resembles Butterfly.
Competitions
Swimmers must attend Monthly Club Nights, take part in the Annual Club Championships by swimming all races as they qualify for and ideally should take part in other local, regional or national championships.
See the timetable for training times