​​​​​​​Papakura Swimming Club

Intermediate Squad



Entry Criteria


  • Have basic understanding of stroke technique and turns in all four strokes
  • Minimum attendance of 4 to 5 sessions per week
  • Swimmers will be 9 years + to be eligible for this squad.  (any variation on this will be at the coach’s discretion)

Aim

  • To enforce the swimmers competition and training skills, and get them ready for the intense training required in the youth performance squad.
  • To introduce swimmers to basic energy systems and cyclical training
  • To build body awareness and basic strength & flexibility through land training
  • To educate swimmers on time management, healthy lifestyles and meet protocols
  • To build the swimmers discipline and commitment level
  • ​​​​​​​To attend meets nationwide.


Target Compulsory Competitions

  • Regional Winter and Summer Championships
  • Club Championships, Club nights


Main Compulsory Target Competitions

  • NZ Division II or NZ Junior Festival
  • Auckland & Waikato champs Short / Long course


Coach’s

Pavel


Squad information

15 minutes pre pool exercises should commence before every pool session.