Emerging National Squad

Athletes need to be selected into the Emerging National.

Coaches take into consideration a swimmers current level of ability, commitment, and capability of maintaining the level of training expected.

A minimum attendance of five sessions per week and at least one strength and conditioning session is recommended.

Squad Specific Criteria:

1. Junior State Championship Medallist
2. Junior State Championship Finalist
3. Junior State Qualifier (Girls 11-12yrs/Boys 12-13yrs).
4. Minimum 4-6 sessions per week and willing to commit to agreed training plan.
5. Required to be ‘Competitive’ SWA/UWSC members
6. Squad sizes to be maintained between 24-28 full-time swimmers (excluding transitional opportunities).
7. ‘Quarterly’ squad placement reviews to be conducted after benchmark meets (eg: State & National Championships, typically April, June, September, December).
8. Regular ‘Coach’, ‘Athlete’ & ‘Parent’ progress meeting to be held for ‘Age’ level participants, including ‘transitional squad’ coach if applicable.
9. The Club will be adopting a transparent squad movement/transition process, which includes squad movement by invitation and/or application.

Training Schedule Long-Course Season:

• 29/09/20 to 03/04/21
• Break 21/12/20 to 03/01/20