Squad Purpose:

Novice Squad is for swimmers aged 8–10 who demonstrate good basic skills in all four strokes and are ready to continue building their racing foundations. Novice swimmers may not quite have the JX Qualifying times for the competitive stream, but want to continue to improve and move into the competition stream

Target Age Group: 8-10 Years

Training Commitment:

·         3 water sessions per week (60 or 75 minutes each)

·         Swimmers are welcome to attend all 4 sessions available

·         Training- 40 weeks per year

·         Focus on learning routines, lane etiquette, and basic training structure

·         Attendance and effort are more important than performance at this stage

·         Swimmers are encouraged to build consistency and confidence in the water

·         Introduction to racing skills: dives, finishes, turns, and following race rules

Eligibility:

·         Developing basic competency in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly

·         Able to swim multiple laps with correct technique

·         Demonstrates willingness to listen, follow instructions, and participate positively in the group

·         Coach discretion based on maturity, water confidence, and coordination

Competition Requirements:

·         Must compete in all RSC PB Challenges and RSC hosted meets

·         Swimmers may begin competing in 25m and selected 50m events

·         Focus is on learning how to race

·         Encouraged to represent the club in fun team relays at targeted meets

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