| Description | Squad Goals ● Vic Country Qualifying time ● Gippsland Champs attendance Country Squad is targeting young swimmers looking to make the transition from Junior Squad swimming through to a higher level of competition. to be committed to the program and session requirement in order to reach the squad goals outlined above. as possible. As modern day coaches we understand that swimmers need an outlet and are going to miss sessions from time to time due to other commitments, to have fun or to rest. We understand the importance of recovery and avoiding injury due to fatigue and we need to keep our swimmers wellbeing as a top priority as sometime rest is more beneficial than a swim session. |
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| Equipment | ● Mesh swimming bag
● Pull Buoy ● Fins ● Kick Board ● Drink bottle ● Hand Paddles ● Resistance Band ● Massage ball or tennis ball ● Goggles x 2
All swimmers must have their own training gear which they bring to every session. |
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| Training Requirements | Minimum 3 swim sessions per week | |
| Competition Requirements | ● 3 GSI meets
● Gippsland Championships ● Victorian Country Short Course ● Victorian Sprint Championships ● All Juniors
Highly recommended |
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| Fitness Requirements | To ensure swimmers are up to the required fitness
level and be able to add to the overall strength of the squad, swimmers must be able to complete the following: Aerobic 8 x 100m @ 2.30 FR
Kick 5 x 100m @ 3.00 MS kick Pull |
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