YOUTH GROUP
Qualification Criteria 2010-11
Age
Girls and Boys: Competing as 13 years & over at Cheshire County Championships and North West Regional
Age Group and Youth Championships
Race Performances
Sessions
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Youth Development Group (13 years & over at |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
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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 |
5.45-7.30am |
5.45-7.30am |
10am-12noon |
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pm |
Venue |
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Leasowe |
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Europa |
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Land |
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7.15 |
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Swim |
7.00-8.30pm |
7.00-8.30pm |
6.45-8.45pm |
7.30-9.00pm |
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Attendance Requirement
In line with the ASA Long Term Athlete Development guidelines (Training to Train Phase) attendances are recommended as shown below.
LTAD Guidelines - Training to TRAIN
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Boys: |
12 years |
6 - 7 sessions/week |
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13 years & over |
7 sessions/week |
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Girls: |
12 years |
6 - 7 sessions/week |
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13 years & over |
7 sessions/week |
All swimmers and parents should, at the earliest opportunity, discuss with their Group Coach any issues that affect attendance.
Competition Criteria
It is expected that all members attend the designated competitions assigned by the Head Coach - In particular ASA Swim North West Open,
Youth and Age Group Championships and Cheshire County Championships.
There will be two compulsory team competitions per year.
All arrangements, including academic and personal, should be discussed, with the Group Coach, well in advance to ensure participation.
Exit Criteria
Criteria for entry to this squad are based on competitive performance. Swimmers need to attain a Cheshire County Championships qualifying time.
Swimmers not meeting the criteria (i.e. County qualifying times and/or attendance requirements) ,
will be redirected to their local club to continue at a more suitable level of training and competition.
Any girl (aged 13 years and under) or boy (aged 13-14 years) achieving 3 Regional Age Group qualifying times will be considered for movement to Age Group.
Any swimmer achieving a National qualifying time will be considered for movement to National Group.

