HBF StadiumMT CLAREMONT WA 6010
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UWA WEST COASTJUNIOR GOLD SQUAD
Squad Level:
- Junior Performance
Minimum Criteria:
- Club competitive member
- Swimmer goal setting important
- Junior State Medallist
- Junior State Finalist
- Junior State Qualifier (11yrs plus Girls and 12yrs plus boys)
- Other swimmers at coaches discretion
- Swimmers are competent and competing in all four competitive strokes
- Swimmers are expected to perform specific training drills to enhance technical skill and must be physically and mentally capable of swimming 3.5km–4.5km within a 90-120 minute training session
The Program focuses on:
- Race-specific training and prepares swimmers for competition.
- Specific sets are planned to continuously improve speed and endurance, while stroke technique and skill development remain the primary focus.
- Quarterly’ squad placement reviews to be conducted after benchmark meets (eg: State Championships, typically April, June, September, December)
- The Club will be adopting a transparent squad movement/transition process, which includes squad movement by invitation and/or application.
IMPORTANT Changes due to UWA Aquatic Centre closure
UWSC Squads Pool allocations at HBF Stadium for squads usually training at UWA Aquatic Centre – 8 June to 30 June, 2022
Age Range:
- 10 years – 14 years
Preferred Sessions per Week:
- 4 – 5 Sessions
Session Duration:
- 90 Minutes to 120 Minutes (varies)
Equipment required:
- Swim Cap
- Goggles
- Fins
- Kickboard
- Drink Bottle
- Pull buoy
- Drink Bottle
- Front Snorkel
- Hand Paddles
Venues:
- HBF Stadium & UWA Aquatic Centre
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Acknowledgement of Country
UWA West Coast Swimming Club acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
