Developing National – Blue

Athletes need to be selected into the Developing National Blue Squad.

DN Blue Swimmers should have a clear understanding of what their goals are and will spend more time training for specific events and dry land strength training.

This squad is by invitation only from the UWSC Squad Committee based on Coaches recommendation. A high level of commitment is expected along with a mature and responsible attitude towards training.

DN Blue Squad Members are required to be ‘Competitive’ SWA/UWSC members.

Squad sizes to be maintained between 24-30 full-time swimmers (excluding transitional opportunities).

Criteria: swimmers meeting criteria from top down until squad is full

• Attend 5-7 sessions per week and willing to meet agreed training program
• National Qualifier (Age)
• Current or previous squad member
• State Medallist (Age)
• State Finalist (Age)
• Coaches Discretion
• Maturity, age, physical & mental attributes, and contributions to squad

• Quarterly’ squad placement reviews to be conducted after benchmark meets (eg: State & National Championships, typically April, August, September, December)
• Regular ‘Coach’, ‘Athlete’ & ‘Parent’ progress meeting to be held for ‘Age’ level participants, including ‘transitional squad’ coach if applicable
• The Club will be adopting a transparent squad movement/transition process, which includes squad movement by invitation and/or application.