Our Squads

Junior Performance.

Criteria for the Junior Performance Squad

Ability:

  • Swim 100m in under 1 minute 30 secs (stroke of their choice)

  • Swim continuously for 800m in under 22 mins

  • Swim underwater for 15m on front & back

  • Dives confidently in the deep end & from the starting blocks

  • Tumble turns, straight/open turns, streamline off of every wall

  • Dolphin kick breakout, surfacing after the flags, from both a start & turn

  • Fly arms starting to clear over the water

  • Confident swimming drills in all strokes

  • 360° log roll, arms in complete streamline position throughout

Objectives:

  • Qualify for Hertfordshire Peanuts & Counties

  • Engage with the coach in goal setting

Expectations:

  • 80% training attendance. Attend morning training, when possible

  • Arrives 10 mins before training session for pre-pool learning routine

  • Brings training equipment & drink to every session

  • Punctual, ready to train & positive

  • Respect for coaches & teammates

  • Open to improving technique & skills, & shows initiative in training

  • Participate in half-term & end of term training camps, when possible

  • Strong parental & swimmer commitment

  • Enter Club Championships, external Open & Team meets (when selected)

Training Times

  • York House School Pool
    19:00 – 20:30

  • Rickmansworth School Pool
    06:30 – 07:30

  • Rickmansworth School Pool
    18:45 – 20:15

  • Rickmansworth School Pool
    18:45 – 20:15

  • York House School Pool
    18:00 – 19:30

  • York House School Pool
    07:00 – 8:30

    York House School Pool
    17:00 – 18:30

  • York House School Pool
    16:30 – 18:00