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Youth Squad

The swimmers follow a two week peak per year programme aimed at peaking to compete at the National Age Groups and National Short Course Championships, while also striving for regional and national squad selection.



Swimmers compete over a variety of strokes and distances though there is an increasing focus on their main events as training targets and goals are more individualised.



Training Sessions:  Aim to make 7 or more sessions per week.

Promotion:  When a swimmer achieves the combined racing and training tagets set for the squad the Head Coach will invite them to move up to National Squad at the appropriate time.

Equipment Required:  2 pairs of goggles, towel, training kit bag with fins, ankle band, pull buoy, finger pads and paddles (check with coach before getting paddles).

Competition Level:  National Age Group Championships and Short Course Championships.