Swimmers in the Performance Squad should ideally be at a Regional standard competitively, working towards Regional and/or National qualifications. Swimmers will also adopt the ‘athlete lifestyle’ further developing the behaviours outlined in the Optimal Athlete Development Framework (OADF).
Swimmers are required to attend 6 or more sessions per week, including morning sessions and 1 long course (50m) session. Swimmers are also required to attend Land Training sessions as timetabled and be self sufficient in completing pre and post pool.
Competing in 4 targeted meets alongside participation in County and Regional Championships is required, as well as representation in selected galas. Events are guided by the Head Coach and will include 200IM and 400IM.
The OADF behaviours to be developed and displayed in this squad include, but are not limited to:
- Being Coachable
- Showing a Growth Mindset
- Respectable to all peers and coaches
- Role Models for all
- Beginning to take accountability and ownership of their journey
- Maintaining a Positive Attitude
- Having a strong work ethic
- Ability to reflect
- Comfortable with being uncomfortable
- Understanding the importance of Nutrition, Rest, Recovery and Injury Prevention
Initial Point of Contact: Raj Singh
Training Schedule
Training Kit
| DAY | TIME | SQUAD | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 0600 – 0730 1730 – 1945 | Performance Performance | Sandwell Aquatics Sandwell Aquatics (15 mins post pool) |
| Tuesday | 1745 – 1850 1900 – 2100 | Performance Performance | Sandwell Aquatics (Land Training) Sandwell Aquatics |
| Wednesday | 1700 – 1915 | Performance | Sandwell Aquatics (15 mins post pool) |
| Thursday | 0600 – 0730 1830 – 2100 | Performance Performance | Sandwell Aquatics Sandwell Aquatics (30 mins pre pool) |
| Friday | 1930 – 2100 | Performance | Sandwell Aquatics |
| Saturday | 0645 – 0845 0900 – 1000 | Performance Performance | Sandwell Aquatics (50m) Sandwell Aquatics (Land Training) |