SNZ Events
Epic Swim
High Performance
SNZ Events
Epic Swim
High Performance
The A Squad (Age Group) aim for 3 peaks per year targeting regional championships and the National Age Group Championships with selection to the regional and national squads along with squad promotion targets.
Swimmers compete over a variety of strokes and distances, although they may begin to get a preference for a particular stroke and distance. Training becomes more individualised and swimmers are introduced to land work which is aimed to develop felexibility, muscle balance and postural strength. Swimmers are expected to train one or two morning sessions per week as well as doing all the evening sessions available. Swimmers will learn the concepts of economy of effort and tactical skills to meet their training and racing needs.
Training Sessions: Aim to make 6 or more sessions per week.
Promotion: When a swimmer achieves the combined racing and training tagets set for the squad the head coach wil invite them to more up to Youth 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: Canterbury Championships, South Island Championships, National Age Group Championships and Short Course Championships.
