SNZ Events
Epic Swim
High Performance
SNZ Events
Epic Swim
High Performance
J Squad (JASI Squad) is the first of the training squads where swimmers continue to develop stroke ability and quality. The programme follows a seasonal format rather than by term and is based upon the type of training sessions they will do in the higher squads, preparing them to race through the season. The work is designed to stimulate and educate, developing the swimmers fitness and interest in the sport. This includes a variety of different types of sets aimed to improve endurance, speed and natural strength in all strokes while keepting improving stroke skills, turns and dives.
Swimmers in this squad are capable of racing 100m of freestyle, backstroke and breaststoke, showing good form, as well as the 200 individual medley.
Training Sessions: J Squad swimmers aim to make 3 or more sessions per week.
Promotion: Swimmers gain promotion to C Squad when all J Squad assessments are completed.
Equipment Required: Togs, 2 pair of goggles, towel, fins and pull buoy.
Competition Level: Splash Nights, Junior Carnivals, Local inter-club meets, Canterbury Championships, South Island Country & Town Meet.
