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.