County Development Squad

Our Aim in the County Development squad is to improve technical skills and stroke technique which will give the swimmers a good foundation to achieve their best as they move through the squads.  The swimmers will learn to train with other swimmers,develop endurance and become proficient 
in all four strokes which is important for the 9 - 13yr olds.  They will train and compete on the 4 strokes and swim all distances available to them from the 50m - 1500m.
Above all the County Development Squad will swim together, improve together, laugh together and have fun together. Training at Watford Woodside Leisure Centre, and Rickmansworth School.  Coached by  Josie Hoare.  

Training Times

Early Morning Sessions (for secondary aged children, max 1 per week)

Monday 06.15-07.30, 1.25hr @ Woodside Swim Session

Tuesday 06.15-07.30, 1.25hr @ Rickmansworth Swim Session

Wednesday 06.15-07.30, 1.25hr @ Woodside Swim Session

Friday 06.15-07.30, 1.25hr @ Rickmansworth Swim Session

Core Training

Wednesday 18.00-20.00, 2hr @ Woodside Swim Session

Thursday 17.00-19.00, 2hr @ Rickmansworth Swim Session

Friday 18.30 - 20.30, 2hr @ Woodside Swim Session (County 8 ONLY)

Sunday 16.00-18.00, 2hr @ Woodside Swim Session

Expectations

• • Attend morning swimming from secondary school age ( minimum of 1 morning per 16 week cycle, maximum of 1 morning per week)

Cost

• £65.00 per month - County 8
• £60 per month - County 6

Criteria

County Development 6

• • 9-11yrs ( exceptional 8yrs will be considered)
  • Must train a min of 4hrs per week.
  • Must compete in a min of 3 open meets per year ( not including club champs
  • Compete in club champs
  • Able to complete 1.5km per hour
  • Meet stage 10 exit standards on all 4 strokes.

• • 9-13yrs
  • Be on track to qualify for Herts county Champs in current swimming year.
  • Must train a min of 6hrs per week
  • Must compete in a min of 2 open meets per cycle ( 16weeks)
  • Compete in club champs
  • Be able to use pace clock for 8x100fc and hold under 2.15min
  • Complete 200im under 4min and all strokes/turns meeting asa laws
  • Be able to complete 2km per hour
  • Coach discretion ( 6months only)

Selection

• Head coach recommendation  (new swimmer to the club- 6 months to get up to standard)

Training Locations