SQUADS

 

SNOWFLAKES 

 

SNOWFLAKES ONE CRITERIA:                                           SNOWFLAKES TWO CRITERIA:

To achieve the following...                                                       To achieve the following

 * 10m Freestyle with bilateral breathing                                   * 20-25m Freestyle with bilateral breathing

 * 10m Backstroke with rotation                                               * 20-25m Backstroke with rotation

 * Correct breaststroke kick                                                     * Breaststroke timing & Butterfly kick

                                                                                        

OBJECTIVES: These groups are learn to swim levels, which develop great swimming skills. Swimming technique is important at this level before progressing to the Icicles Squad.

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ICICLES 

 

CRITERIA:

Training attendance and attidude - All swimmers are expected to attend no less than 2 sessions per week. Develop skills to help you achieve your goals and progess into the Ice Cubes squad.

Performance- Capable of swimming 25m Freestyle, Backstroke and Breaststroke and to be able to achieve butterfly timing.

 

OBJECTIVES: Competitive turns, under water push offs past the 5m mark, no breathing into and out of each turn and head down from the flags into the wall.

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ICE CUBES

  

CRITERIA:

Training attendance and attitude -  All swimmers are expected to attend no less than 2 sessions per week. Develop skills to help you achieve your goals and progress into the Ice Bergs squad.

Performance - Competing in Club Nights and swim meets.

 

OBJECTIVES: To show an ability to train independently. Read and understand the session board, read and understand the clock and accomplish "on-times". Maintain repeat times over 50m freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and 25m butterfly. 

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ICE BERGS

  

CRITERIA:

Training attendance and attitude - All swimmers are expected ato attend no less than 2 sessions however 3 are recommended for competitive or serious athlete. Develop skills to help you achieve your goals and progress into the Ice Age squad.

Performance - NZ Junior Festival qualifier

 

OBJECTIVES: Independently train from the session board for entire session, successfully completing on-time swim target. drills and correct technique. Maintain repeat times over 100m freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and 50m butterfly. Show motivation, consistency and focus during training sessions.

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ICE AGE ADVANCED SQUAD

 

Outdoor training at the Lido 50m occurs between 1 Dec and 31 March. Changed to timetable will be advised via website, Facebook and email.

 

CRITERIA:

Training attendance and attitude - All swimmers are expected to attend no less than 2 sessions per week however 3 are recommended for the competitive or serious athlete. Develop skills to help you achieve your goals and to improve your national rankings. 

Performance - Triathlete or equivalent to Div II qualifying times.

 

OBJECTIVES: To have a 4 year plan broken down into short term yearly goals which are discussed with your coach. Eligibility for higher performance swim clinics and camps run by the club. 

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ICE AGE COMPETITIVE SQUAD

 

Outdoor training at the Lido 50m occurs between 1 Dec and 31 March. Changed to timetable will be advised via website, Facebook and email.

 

CRITERIA:

Training attendance and attitude - All swimmers are expected to attend no less that 6 sessions (14 & over), 5 sessions (13 & under) per week. Develop skills to help achieve your goals and improve your national rankings. 

Performance - Minimum Div II qualifier

 

OBJECTIVES: To have a 4 year plan broken down into short term yearly goals which are discussed with your coach. Eligibility for higher performance swim clinics and camps run by the club.