performance pathway

Our performance squad swimmers are squad members who are well trained and competitive athletes who are committed to working towards reaching their athletic potential.

The squads cater for swimmers who are targeting competing at a regional & National level or above.

All training sessions continue to focus on technique and efficiency while building athlete’s endurance and the ability to race by perfecting their race craft. Annual training volume will increase, and swimmers will train at a higher intensity. Squad members in our performance squads will now be expected to place more emphasis on dry-land training to build strength and flexibility to assist with athletic resilience and full body strength. 

The Senior Performance Squad is Winchester City Swimming Club’s top squad and athletes who reach this squad are committed to training and competing at Regional and National Competitions. The squad is made up of high performing swimmers ranging from Age Group to Open age and swimmers who have chosen swimming as their priority sport.
Technique, endurance, strength and power remain the cornerstone of the Performance Squads, with swimmers working through complex and often individualised training programs focused on peak performance at various National competitions.

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Squad objectives

Swimmers who treat swimming as their highest priority sport outside of educational commitments. Swimmers aim is to compete at the highest level with total commitment to individually agreed training program with the squad coach. Commitment to the training program is a non-negotiable and is essential in order to maintain your position in the performance pathway and maximise progression.

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Age range

11 - 18+ years

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Squad entry criteria

Attendance:

  • Show full commitment to attending sessions provided for the squad. Any clashes / issues should be discussed with the squad coach.

Performance:
  • Perform good technique on all 4 strokes as well as starts, turns, finishes & relay takeovers.
  • Develop a good understanding of swimming at different intensities (easy, moderate, fast).
  • Has an ability and desire to achieve qualification for the Swim England South East Regional Summer Championships.
  • Demonstrate commitment to follow a competitive training and competition program (swimmers with parental support) as set out by the squad coach.
Attitude:
  • A desire to listen, learn & act upon coaches’ feedback.
  • Develop a greater individual responsibility for swimming commitment and performance.
  • To understand the importance of time management, healthy lifestyles and competition protocols.
  • Display an attitude of commitment and begin to make lifestyle choices that indicate that competitive swimming is a priority to them outside of academics.
  • Be on time for all training sessions, be respectful, polite and supportive to all other members.

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Squad exit criteria

  • Unable to attain the relevant attendance, performance and attitude standards as set in the squad criteria.
  • Being consistently late to sessions.
  • Training at other clubs without permission from the Head Coach.
  • Not following the competition plan set by the squad coach.
  • Lack of improvement against squad criteria.

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Kit list

  • Winchester training hat and T-shirt
  • Goggles (+ spare)
  • 2 litre wate bottle
  • Kit bag
  • Kick board
  • Pull buoy
  • Snorkel
  • Fins (small)
  • Hand paddles (small)
  • Band
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