Our Squads

Performance.

Ability:

  • Swim 100m FC in under 1.3 mins

  • Swims 800m in under 20 mins

  • Competent tumble turns & streamlining in 200m IM

  • Dives confidently from the block into deep and shallow (min depth 1.35m)

Criteria for the Performance Squad

Expectations:

  • 70% training attendance, training 3 - 4.5 hrs per week

  • 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

  • Developing in all 4 strokes, understands stroke techniques & turns. Keen to improve technique & skills

  • Participate in half term & end of term training camps

  • Strong parental & swimmer commitment, wants to succeed in competitive swimming

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

  • Reduce training due to exams/injury/personal preference

Objectives:

  • Qualify for Hertfordshire Peanuts & Counties

  • Actively engage with the coach in goal setting, including training & competition planning

  • Developing independence

Training Times

  • Rickmansworth School Pool
    18:45 – 20:15

  • Rickmansworth School Pool
    06:30 – 07:30

    Rickmansworth School Pool
    18:45 – 20:15

  • William Penn Leisure Centre Pool
    19:00 – 20:30

  • York House School Pool
    19:30 – 21:00

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

    York House School Pool
    17:00 – 18:30

  • Rickmansworth School Pool
    16:30 – 18:00