Performing National Squad

Athletes need to be selected into the Performing National Squad.

UWA WEST COASTPERFORMING NATIONAL SQUAD

Athletes need to be selected into the Performing National Squad.

This Squad is for competitive swimmers who are seeking to make finals or medal at Open/Age National Championships.

Athletes complete individualised training programs where a very high level of commitment is required.

Athletes are required to attend six – nine sessions per week.

The training program designed by our professional coaches aims to prepare athletes both physically and mentally toward peak performance.

Specified sessions are offered to competitive swimmers focusing on certain strokes and distances at an elite level of competition.

Some may go on to be selected for a National Team.

Criteria:

  • Attend 6-9 sessions per week and willing to meet agreed training program
  • WAIS Invited athlete
  • National Pool Medalist (Open or Age)
  • National Finalist (Open or Age)
  • National Pool Qualifier (Open or Age)
  • Current or previous squad member
  • COACHES DISCRETION
  • 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.
SHORT COURSE SEASON TRAINING SCHEDULE
01/05/23 to 30/09/23
MONDAY GYM/POOL - ROB
05:15- 07:30HBF 8-Lane/Gym
MONDAY POOL - ROB
16:30 - 19:00HBF 8-Lane
TUESDAY POOL - ROB
05:30 - 07:30UWA Aquatic Centre 13-Lane
TUESDAY POOL - ROB
16:30 - 19:00HBF 8-Lane
WEDNESDAY POOL - ROB
05:30 - 07:30HBF 8-Lane
THURSDAY POOL - ROB
05:30 - 07:30UWA Aquatic Centre 13-Lane
THURSDAY POOL - ROB
16:30 - 19:00HBF 8-Lane
FRIDAY GYM/POOL - ROB
05:15- 07:30HBF 8-Lane/Gym
SATURDAY POOL - ROB
05:30 - 07:30HBF 8-Lane
SATURDAY GYM - ROB
07:45 - 09:00UWSC Gym

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