Squad Criteria - Winning Edge Programme

SQUAD DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES-

The squad is for swimmers aged 8-12 for both males and females. The aims and objectives of the squad are on fundamentals, enjoyment, technique and skill. At this age swimmers will be encouraged to compete (mainly B grade meets will targeted) but Rising Stars meets will be available for squad members up to the age of 11. Squad members will be encouraged to compete in the Rising Stars meets. Again a wide range of stroke drills will be used and a firm focus will be placed streamlining, underwater fly kick and turn techniques.

Swimmers in Winning Edge will be encouraged to join one of the local clubs. This is to enable them to gain experience at local competitions and to gain other valuable competition experience. 

The Maximum number of swimmers in the squad will be 36. (This number will be reviewed annually).

Squad Coach- Sarah Fisher/Aileen Ibbotson                         

ENTRY CRITERIA-

• 1. Swimmers will be taken into Winning Edge from the local clubs. (The local club coaches shall be consulted with regard to any intake of new swimmers from their particular clubs).

• 2. Swimmers must be of the age as stated in the squad description.

• 3. Swimmers must be competent in swimming 3 different strokes and be able to swim a distance of 400 metres.

WHILST IN WINNING EDGE-

• 1. It is desirable that swimmers enter the Rising Stars competitions.

• 2. Will arrive on time for the commencement of each session.

• 3. Will demonstrate a positive attitude towards training, to coaches and their peers.

• 4. Will arrive at training sessions with the correct and appropriate kit.

EXIT-

• 1. Swimmers will be reviewed to join Junior Development Squad at the 3 review points on an annual basis. (September, Christmas and Easter).

• 2. Swimmers will only be eligible to join Junior Development from the age of 9 upwards for males and females.

• 3. Swimmers must show a good standard of aerobic stamina to be considered for Junior Development squad/intermediate Squad.

• 4. Swimmers will only be considered to move to junior Development or intermediate squads if they can perform the following on a constant ongoing basis-

• a) Streamline to high standard on push offs on the front & back.
• b) Perform fly kick underwater to a good standard on the front & back.
• c) Show effective stroke drills on 3 different strokes.
• d) Perform turns to a satisfactory standard on 3 different strokes and the 3 IM turns.
• e) Show a basic understanding of reading a pace clock.

• 5. If swimmers do not achieve this standard by the age of 13 for males and females they will exit Winning Edge Squad and be recommended to join one of the local clubs in the Bradford area.    

Next Step - Winning Edge Transition Group  

Monthly Fee- £10.00

Please note that because some training could be cancelled due to events this has been built into the price by giving four sessions FOC