National
NATIONAL GROUP
Qualification Criteria 2009-10
Age
Girls: 12 years & over (National Championship Age)
Boys: 13 years & over (National Championship Age)
Race Performances
Automatic: National Qualifying Time
Consideration: Regional Qualifying Time (Olympic events)
Sessions
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National |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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Venue |
Europa |
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Europa |
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Europa |
Europa |
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Land |
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Make up |
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7.15 Gym |
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Swim |
6.00-7.30am |
6.00-7.30am |
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6.00-7.30am |
8.00-10.00am |
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pm |
Venue |
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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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Attendance Requirement
Swimmers must be prepared to complete 100% of the training programme required by the Head Coach. Expected attendance levels may vary depending on the training cycle and the focus for the week.
At key high volume phases of training distance swimmers will be required to attend 10 sessions per week
Swimmers must maintain the level of attendance set by the Head Coach. Swimmers who do not make National qualifying times may be moved to a more suitable coaching group if space is needed for other swimmers who have achieved the times.
During exams, ‘A’ levels, ‘AS’ levels and GCSE exams swimmers are encouraged to maintain an average of one session per day. The Coach should be notified of examination periods in advance.
All swimmers and parents should, at the earliest opportunity, discuss with the Head Coach any issues that affect attendance.
LTAD Guidelines - Training to COMPETE - Competitive and Physical Development Phase
Male: Female:
14 years: 8-9 sessions per week 13-14 years: 9 sessions
15 years: 9 sessions per week 15-17 years: 10 sessions
16-18 years: 10 sessions
Competition Criteria
It is expected that all members attend the designated competitions assigned by the Head Coach - In particular British/ASA National Open, Youth and Age Group Championships and ASA Swim North West Open, Youth and Age Group Championships. There will be two compulsory team competitions per year. All arrangements, including academic and personal, should be discussed well in advance to ensure participation.
Exit Criteria
Any National swimmer unable to meet the agreed attendance criterion or who has not achieved a National qualifying time by the closing date for entries for the relevant National Open, Youth or Age Group Championship will immediately move to the Senior Group.
