Swimmers in the Regional Development Squad should be working toward or at a Regional Standard, with a minimum of 4 County Qualification times (including 200 IM), as well as high levels of competence in their skills. Swimmers will begin to adopt behaviours from the Optimal Athlete Development Framework (OADF).
They should attend a minimum of 5 sessions in the week and take part in Land Training sessions if eligible.
Swimmers should be prepared to compete in 4 targeted meets in the season (can include County and Regional Championships) as well as representation in galas. Events at open meets to be guided by the relevant coach and will include 200IM.
The OADF behaviours to be developed in this squad include and are not limited to:
- Being Coachable
- Showing a Growth Mindset
- Respectable to all peers and coaches
- Beginning to take accountability and ownership of their journey
- Maintaining a Positive Attitude
- Having a strong work ethic
Initial Points of Contact: Jude Denning
Training Schedule
Training Kit
| DAY | TIME | SQUAD | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 0600 – 0730 1730 – 1945 | Regional Dev Regional Dev | Sandwell Aquatics Centre (50m) Sandwell Aquatics Centre (15min post pool) |
| Tuesday | 1745 – 1845 1900 – 2100 | Regional Dev Regional Dev | Sandwell Aquatics Centre (Land Training 13+ yrs) Sandwell Aquatics Centre |
| Thursday | 0600 – 0730 1900 – 2100 | Regional Dev Regional Dev | Sandwell Aquatics Centre Sandwell Aquatics Centre (30min pre pool) |
| Friday | 1730 – 1915 | Regional Dev | Sandwell Aquatics Centre (15min post pool) |
| Saturday | 0645 – 0845 0900 – 1000 | Regional Dev Regional Dev | Sandwell Aquatics Centre (50m) Sandwell Aquatics Centre (Land Training 13+ yrs) |
| Sunday | 0900 – 1100 | Regional Dev | Sandwell Aquatics Centre |