"Junior" & "Junior Development" Squad
These squads consist of the youngest swimmers in the club. The time spent in the Junior squads is primarily aimed at developing technique but includes an introduction to stamina and speed training. An introduction to competitive swimming is made during this time, usually by an invitation to compete for the club in a novice competition. These galas are designed especially for swimmers entering the competitive world and are usually for swimmers up to and including age 12. Novice galas are great fun, and a valuable introduction to the rules and regulations governing competitive swimming. At the poolside the children will be organised by a “Team Manager” who will guide them through the gala, and you will find the more experienced swimmers always help the younger, less confident children. “Team Spirit” begins here! If it is decided, usually following a coaches meeting, that a Junior or Junior Development squad swimmer is ready for promotion, he/she then moves up the squads. Point to remember – the coaches will consider age, ability to train and character before a final decision to promote is made. "Intermediate" Squad Swimmers based in the Intermediate squad continue to work to improve their technique, speed and stamina with more sessions made available to them. The Intermediate squad have four evening sessions per week and can also join in an early morning session at the Metrodome. Swimmers are expected to attend as many sessions as possible. Hard work brings its own reward, but as the swimmer improves there are now “open” competitions to enter, as well as chances to be asked to swim for the club. Eventually swimmers in the Intermediates will be looking to move into the Senior/Junior Development Squad or the A2 Squad. "Competitive Development" Squad This squad will provide competitive training for those members who are unable to make the criteria set for the various other squads or feel they are unable to apply the commitment, for whatever reason (eg school work, other clubs/sports). The swimmer, however, must maintain a positive view towards personal achievement and participation in the BOBSC set up. Should a swimmer find they are able to increase their ambitions or commitment then a move to the A2/A Squad and above is always possible, as long as the swimmer achieves the necessary criteria. Competitive Development squad members are encouraged to take part in competitive galas along with their BoBSC team mates. |
"A" & "A2" Squad
It has been learned by past experience that a young swimmer who is producing excellent times and working very well in the Juniors and Intermediate Squad, if promoted too early, as well as possible damage to a developing body, sometimes find the level of training in the A1 and A2 Squads too strenuous. This can obviously discourage good swimmers, damage self-confidence, sometimes beyond repair, and lead to the swimmer deciding to leave competitive swimming altogether. All swimmers in the A1 and A2 squads are expected to train to a standard that will enable them to compete at County meets and ‘A’ grade galas. It is vital then, that the move up to the A1 or A2 squads is made only when the swimmer is fully ready. No one expects the new squad member to perform immediately at the level set for the more experienced members of the squad, but hard work and commitment are essential for promotion into these squads. However, because of the level of training the coaches need to be convinced of the degree of both physical maturity, and mental attitude of the swimmer. "A’’ Squad Swimmers in this squad should have high aspirations and must realise that an ongoing commitment is a necessity if their goals are to be achieved. All members of this squad are required to increase their sessions. Swimmers will be expected to attend a minimum of six sessions, one of which must be an early morning session. Any additional sessions would be an advantage. They must also swim at galas nominated by the Head Coach, including County and District Meets. Promotion process All squad movements are approved by the committee, after recommendation by the coaching staff, using the criteria of the BOBSC promotion times and the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) criteria as set down by the ASA. A copy of LTAD can be obtained from the Head Coach. Ability, attitude, physical maturity and capability are all attributes which the Head Coach will look for. |
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