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WITHAM DOLPHINS SQUAD STRUCTURE

Ranging from the young Futures to the more mature Masters, something for everyone!

Check out the current "A" Squad, 2013 Essex Qualifying Times & 2013 Eastern Region Qualifying Times.

SQUAD

AGE

DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM

SESSIONS

ENTRY CRITERIA

‘A’ Squad (A)

Under 17 yrs

Age Group swimmers under 17 years of age and who are working towards County competition. Age is at date of birth.

3

 

Qualifying standards based on County Times and T15 results.

Junior Squad (J)

Under 12 yrs

Age Group swimmers under 12 years of age and who are working towards ‘A’ Squad qualifying times. Age is at date of birth.

2

 

Coach selection based on skill, ability to train, and performance.

Futures (F)

Under 9 yrs

Swimmers under the age of 8 years who have potential for the Junior Squad.

1

(only one session)

Coach selection based on skill and potential.

Seniors/Masters (SM)

Over 17 yrs

Swimmers over the age of 17 years who only wish to attend one or two (strictly by coach agreement space permitting) sessions per week.

1

(second session Tuesday pm only

Coach selection based on ability to swim 25m lengths.

Club Squad (C)

Over 12 yrs

Swimmers over the age of 12 years who can only attend one or two (by coach agreement space permitting) sessions per week.

1

(second session Tuesday pm only

Coach selection based on ability to swim 25m lengths.

STAR RATED (*)

AGE

DESCRIPTION

MINIMUM

SESSIONS

ENTRY CRITERIA

A*

Under 17 yrs

Selected swimmers who have potential for Regional & National competition.

5

 

Coach selection based on potential, current ability and attitude to training.

J*

Under 12 yrs

Selected swimmers who have been identified at an early stage as having potential for early entry into the ‘A’ Squad.

2

Coach selection based on potential, current ability and attitude to training.

S/M*

Over 17 yrs

Senior or Masters swimmers who wish to compete at Regional & National level competition.

5

 

Coach selection based on standard and ability to train on a regular basis.

Paul Robbins 04/2007


WITHAM DOLPHINS TRAINING TIMES

 

SQUAD

F

J

J*

A

A*

S/M

S/M*

C

Monday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7:00-8:00

 

P

P

PU13s only

P

 

 

 

8:00-9:30

 

 

P

P

P

 

P

 

Tuesday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5:30-6:30

 

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

8:30-9:30

 

 

 

P

 

P (1)

P

P (1)

Wednesday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6:30-7:30 am

 

 

 

P

P

 

P

 

4:30-5:30

 

 

 

PU13s only

P

 

 

 

5:30-6:30

 

P

P

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6:30-7:30 am

 

 

 

P

P

 

P

 

5:30-6:30

 

 

 

P

P

 

P

 

Friday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6:30-7:30 am

 

 

 

P

P

 

P

 

7:30-8:30

 

 

 

 

P

 

P

 

Saturday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7:00-8:00 am

 

P

P

P

P

 

P

 

Sunday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5:00-6:00

P

P

P

 

P

 

 

 

6:00-7:30

 

 

P

P

P

 

P

 

7:30-9:00

 

 

 

 

 

P

P

P


NOTES

Tuesday 8:30 – 9:30 is an ‘A’ Squad session and is limited to two lanes. Depending upon numbers members of the Senior/Masters and Club Squads may be permitted to attend by agreement with the Chief Coach. Fees for this will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Paul Robbins 05/2007