Silver Squad
The group covers a comprehensive period of training where swimmers are given a taste of the
competitive elements. Swimmers will build on the skill work acquired from the Bronze Squad;
inclusive of primary principles such as clock usage, lane discipline, racing starts and turns.
Lead Coach: Louise Webster
Swimmers must be:
- Effective in at least 3 strokes based on Swim England standards
- Able to do effective turns
- Able to complete 6x100KK with fins off 2.30
- Complete 6x100 swim off 2.30 or suitable turnaround time depending on age
Criteria:
- 8x100 swim off of 2min & 8x100FC KK off 2 mins with fins
- Achieve 2 Essex County Age Group Qualifying Times / Consideration Times
- Swimmer must be able to demonstrate that they can achieve swim off times for all strokes with current team members. Consideration will be given to those who have qualified for County finals.
- To complete 200 IM under competitive environment
- Consistently performing swimming skills such as streamlining, turns and drills
Training times:
8 year olds must attend at least 3 sessions a week, 9 year olds 4 sessions, 10 year olds+ 5 sessions per week
- Tuesday 05:15-07:00 (Blackshots)
- Wednesday 20:00-21:30 (Blackshots)
- Friday 18:00-18:45 (Blackshots)
- Saturday 06:00-07:30 (Blackshots)
- Sunday 14:00-15:15 (Blackshots)
