DEVELOPMENT

 

 

Exeter City - DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

COACH:                           Jo Jackson

SESSIONS:                     For pool times click here     

AGE RANGE:                   9 – 12 years

 

AIM:                                To achieve National Teaching Plan Level 9
 

SQUAD GOALS

 

   Develop stroke technique to competitive standards

   Develop starts and turns to competitive standards

   Ensure swimmers have a good understanding of ASA competitive laws

   Ensure that each swimmer has the competitive start award

   Ensure swimmers have good knowledge of racing technique

 

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS

 

   At least 2 hours per week attendance

   Must have National Teaching Plan Level 8 and commit to swimming for 2 hours per week.

HOW TO JOIN:                Please telephone Andrea Williams (01392 432254) to arrange for a trial.

COST:                             £29 monthly plus annual membership fee

 

Further Information

Focus

To maintain a fun atmosphere while expanding upon the basic elements of competitive swimming.

Age Range

8 - 12

Recommended Practice Attendance

2 – 3x a week

Recommended Competitions

Devon Championships (9yr+), Devon Developments (9yr+), Level 3 & 4 meets in Devon (9yr+), Club Championships, Exeter Sprint Meet (9yr+), Interclub Galas

Required Strokes For Entry

 

All strokes legal

Required Test Sets To Be In Group

 

None

Focus Training

50m & 100m all strokes, 200m & 400m frontcrawl, 200m IM

Focus Competitions

Devon Championship qualifying standards

Commitment Level

Swimming should be one of many activities for the athlete. The swimmer should be team orientated in terms of spirit & attitude. Swimmers are expected to enter any Devon Championships that they qualify for in conjunction with their coach’s wishes and to enter Devon Developments. A basic log book of all sessions must be completed.

Links

Devon County ASA

ASA SouthWest

British Swimming