Squad Purpose:

Junior Talent Squad athletes participate in a carefully structured training program aimed at developing the skills and endurance needed to compete at Victorian Age Championship events.

Target Age Group: 11-12 Years

Training Commitment:

·         5 - 6 water sessions per week (1 hour 45 minutes each) some session 2 hrs

·         2 x 30-minute Dryland sessions per week

·         Swimmers close to progressing to State Age may be invited to attend an additional session.

·         Training- 48 weeks per year

·         Minimum 85% attendance

·         Swimmers are expected to be punctual and display poolside discipline

·         Commitment to skills: starts, underwater work, turns, pacing strategy, and race analysis

Eligibility:

·         1 State Sprint QT SC or LC (11 & Under), OR

·         1 State QT SC or LC (12 years), OR

·         Within 5-10% of a qualifying time

·         Meets or is working toward Junior Excellence (JX) Gold standard

·         Selection subject to coaches’ discretion

Competition Requirements:

·         Must compete in all RSC hosted meets

·         Must follow the club calendar and attend targeted meets as directed by the coach

·         During the season, swimmers should compete in all 4 x 50m events, all 4 x 100m events, 200 IM and 200 Freestyle

·         When directed by the coach, swimmers should compete in the 400m freestyle at a targeted meet

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