AGE GROUP
Qualification Criteria 2011-12
Age
Girls: 11-16 years (Regional Championship Age)
Boys: 12-17 years (Regional Championship Age)
Race Performances
Automatic: National Age Group Qualifying Time
Consideration: Girls 16-18 years & Boys 17-18 Years National Youth 50m Qualifying Time + 2.0%
Girls 14-15 years & Boys 15-16 years National Youth 50m Qualifying Time + 3.0%
Girls 13 years & Boys 14 years National Age Group 50m Qualifying Time + 5.0%
Girls 12 years & Boys 13 years National Age Group 50m Qualifying Time + 7.5%
Sessions
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Age Group (Girls: 11-16 years; Boys 12-17 years) |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Venue |
Europa |
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Europa |
Europa |
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Land |
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Make up |
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7.15 Poolside |
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Swim |
5.45-7.30am |
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5.45-7.30am |
8.00-10.00am |
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pm |
Venue |
Liverpool |
Europa |
Europa |
Europa |
Europa |
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Land |
6.45 |
5.00 Crèche |
5.00 Crèche |
5.15 |
5.15 |
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Swim |
7.00-9.00pm |
5.30-7.30pm |
5.30-7.30pm |
5.30-7.30pm |
5.30-7.30pm |
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Please Note:
On the first Monday of each month Age Group will train at Europa, 5.15-7.30pm. Dates will be announced and published in advance.
Attendance Requirement
Swimmers must attend the sessions required by the Head Coach (including swim camps). Expected attendance levels may vary depending on the training cycle and the focus of the week.
All swimmers and parents should, at the earliest opportunity, discuss with the Head Coach any issues that affect attendance.
LTAD Guidelines - Training to TRAIN
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Boys: |
12 years |
7 sessions/week |
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13 years |
8 sessions/week |
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14 years & over |
9 sessions/week |
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Girls: |
11 years |
7 sessions/week |
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12 years |
8 sessions/week |
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13 years |
9 sessions/week |
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14 years & over |
9 sessions/week |
Competition Criteria
It is expected that all members attend the designated competitions assigned by the Head Coach - In particular ASA National Age Group Championships and ASA Swim North West Age Group Championships.
There will be two compulsory team competitions per year.
All arrangements, including academic and personal, should be discussed with the Head Coach well in advance to ensure participation.
Exit Criteria
Any Age Group swimmer unable to meet the agreed attendance criterion and performance standard will be moved to Youth Group or Age Group Potential (appropriate to age) or return to their home club.
Please Note:
From 1st September 2012 this group will become National Potential Group
