Squad Movement Criteria

Swimming criteria for entry into Dolphins

  1. Entry into this group is at NTPS level 3 or equivalent standard but at the coach's discretion.
  2. Age acceptance open

 Swimming criteria for movement into D Squad

  1. Have achieved NTPS level 6 or equivalent standard.
  2. Perform a minimum 25m on Frontcrawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke showing effective technique, and be able to attempt a basic butterfly stroke.
  3. Perform a forward and backward roll in the tuck position.
  4. Be able to push and glide in the prone and supine position for 5m
  5. Have an understanding of pool safety
  6. To commit to attending the recommended number of training sessions
  7. Age acceptance open

 Swimming criteria for movement from D to C Squad

  1. 100m Front Crawl with tumble turns, correct finish and bilateral breathing
  2. 100m Back  with tumble turns and correct finish
  3. 100m Breast with correct turns including pullout and correct finish
  4. 100m IM with correct turns
  5. 50m Fly with correct turn and finish.
  6. Correct start on all competitive strokes
  7. Dive in deep water from starting blocks or poolside
  8. Have a good attendance record and commit to the recommended number of training sessions.
  9. Be available for team gala's and attend meets appropriate with their own personal development.
  10. Age acceptance open

 Swimming criteria for movement from C to B Squad

  1. All of above plus commit to the extra training sessions required for consideration of eligibility of moving to B Squad full time
  2. Be available for team gala's and attend meets appropriate with their own personal development.
  3. Age acceptance open

Swimming criteria for movement from B to A Squad

Commitment:

The most important criteria for squad selection are "commitment" to training. This is measured by the number of hours spent each week training in the pool. Below is a list of recommendations that swimmers must achieve and commit too.

  1. 6 x 100Fc on 2.30 with correct tumble turns and finish
  2. 6 x 100 IM on 2.45 with correct turns and finish
  3. Perform a 200 IM swim with correct strokes, turns and finish
  4. Complete the ASA Competitve Start Award
  5. Have a good attendance record and commit to the recommended number of training sessions
  6. Be available for team gala's and attend open and graded meets appropriate with their own personal development
  7. Commitment to compete in Club Championships and at least one meet outside of Club champs (Not Team Events) in each training cycle (Sept-Apr & May-Aug)
  8. Age acceptance minimum 10 years of age.

Swimming criteria for movement from A to A Development Squad

  1. The squad will be limited to a maximum of 6 swimmers.
  2. Age of entry – Swimmers must be at secondary school, unless there is an exceptional year 6 swimmer who also meets the criteria and in the opinion of the coaches, can cope with the additional training opportunity. 
  3. The squad will be re-assessed every school term and the times required for entry/exit will be based on the age of the swimmer at the start of the new term. 
  4. All times must be achieved at a swim meet outside the club with electronic timing.
  5. To gain entry to the squad swimmers must achieve times from the current ASA Graded Tables for their age. If they have an AAA time they automatically qualify. The remainder will be decided by a points system. Points are awarded as one point for an A time and five points for an AA time. The top 6 swimmers will qualify for the squad. 
  6. Swimmers must achieve an attendance level of 80%. Exception will be given for swimmers sitting GCSE or A levels.  
  7. Should there be more swimmers achieving the entry criteria standard that the pool can safely accommodate, the criteria will be redressed through the SSCM.