Age Group Potential
AGE GROUP POTENTIAL
Qualification Criteria 2009-10
Age
Girls: 8-13 years (Regional Championship Age)
Boys: 9-14 years (Regional Championship Age)
The maximum age of a swimmer in this squad is 13 years of age (Girls) and 14 years of age (Boys)
Race Performances
Targeting Regional Qualifying Times
Sessions
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Age Group POTENTIAL (8/9-13/14 years) |
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Venue |
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Europa |
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Europa |
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Europa |
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Land |
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9.15 Creche |
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Swim |
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6.00-7.30am |
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6.00-7.30am |
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10-12.00noon |
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Europa |
Leasowe |
Europa |
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Europa |
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Land |
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6.30 Izone |
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Swim |
7.30-9.00pm |
7.00-8.30pm |
7.30-9.00pm |
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7.30-9.00pm |
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Swimmers will be expected to arrive 10 minutes early for the session in order to complete a basic flexibility programme prior to the start of the session
Attendance Requirement
In line with the ASA Long Term Athlete Development guidelines (Swim SKILLS - Skill Development Phase) attendances are recommended as follows:
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Boys: |
10 years |
4-5 sessions/week |
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11 years |
5 sessions/week |
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12 years |
6 sessions/week |
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13 years |
7 sessions/week |
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14 years |
7 sessions/week |
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Girls: |
10 years |
5-6 sessions/week |
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11 years |
6 sessions/week |
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12 years |
7 sessions/week |
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13 years |
7 sessions/week |
Competition Criteria
It is expected that all members attend the designated competitions assigned by the Head Coach. All arrangements should be discussed, with the Group Coach, well in advance to ensure participation.
Swimmers will be prepared and expected to compete at selected Open Age Group Meets,
Exit Criteria
Swimmers will be considered for movement to Fast Track or Age Group on the achievement of Regional Age Group qualifying time.
Swimmers not meeting the criteria (competitive performance and/or attendance requirements) will be moved to senior Group (appropriate to age) or redirected to their local club to continue at a more suitable level of training and competition.
