SHARKS – 8

At the end of this stage participants will be able to:
1. Complete a set lasting 600m (e.g. (24x 25, 12 x 50, 6 x 100 or 3 x 200) on a specific turnaround time set by the coach.
2. Swim 800m continuously on Front crawl with correct Open or Tumble turns.
3. Perform a continuous 100im kick without a kickboard using only 1 stroke into correct legal turn.
4.Swim 100 i.m using Legal turns.
5. Perform and Record timed 10-minute swim.
6. Perform 200 metres on Freestyle and Backstroke with focus on Correct Legal Tumble Turns and Legal finish.
7. Perform 200 metres on Butterfly and Breaststroke with focus on correct legal open turns and legal finish.
8. Have entered and competed in Club Competitions (Diddy galas and club champs)
9. Understand and implement a strict lane etiquette involving sending off times, keeping distance between swimmers in a training environment and recognising a lead swimmer in any stroke. Recognising the difference between training speed and racing speed.
10. Have and maintain all equipment for sharks 8 squad to include poolside hydration (water bottle)

Swimmers must complete a minimum of 8 criteria from the 10 above to be considered for Sharks 9 squad with the remaining 2 having been addressed and discussed with the swimmer and coach before progression to the next squad can be made.Notes: Times for swims will be an issue for this squad.

Good form i.e. able to keep good technique is of great importance. Progression to next squad will be judged by a coach on a regular basis using the guidelines above.

Swimmers in this Squad who wish to progress to a performance level should begin to enter club and local galas to attain a record of Licensed times for strokes and distances.