The club aims to provide an atmosphere where swimming is an enjoyable
and sociable experience.
DOLPHINS:
MONDAY 6.45pm 7.15pm Beginners/Improvers/Capables
The Dolphins section of the Club is aimed at children
from the age of six years onwards and we take swimmers and non swimmers,
in both cases teaching them the basic principles of swimming e.g. getting
confidence in the water, teaching the child to swim and hopefully
increasing their ability.
After initial basic water training, children work
through the sections from Beginners, through Improvers to Capables.
When children reach an acceptable standard in the
Capable stage (deep end), at
the discretion of the coach, will be considered for squad D (dependent on
ability):
Barrow ASC endeavours to constantly improve the
coaching and training facilities for our swimmers. To this end, during
March 2007, the coaching staff and committee have re-organised the
squads. This will be reviewed during the next 12 months and further
changes made if necessary.
The fees for each section are different due to the
swimming time allocated to each group. These are set across 11 months
(August is a free month). The club continues training during the summer
but with a reduced number of sessions. The August sessions are open to
all squad members.
It is an ASA rule that competitive clubs keep records
of all swimmers times. To comply with this Barrow ASC hold galas called
"CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS" five times a year and for this reason it is
expected that all squad swimmers will attend. See
Club Championships.
SQUAD D:
FRIDAY 4.30 5.15pm
SUNDAY 5.00 5.45pm Total Water Time 1 Hr 30 Mins
Squad D is the first stage of entry into competitive
swimming and is aimed at children between the ages seven to eleven. The
objectives of the group are to teach children the mechanics of the four
strokes, how to do starts and turns, what the flags are for, and to swim
in teams.
The swimmers are reminded that at this stage poolside
discipline is of paramount importance. The swimmers are expected to have
been to the toilet, showered and to be on the poolside, ready to swim
with their hats, goggles and flippers with them, (flippers may be used
to increase the swimmers leg kick and to aid in giving confidence in
stroke work).
One of the main competitions that the swimmers work
towards is the Cumbria Diddy League where the team from Barrow competes
against other teams from all over Cumbria. Regular time trials are held in
order for the coaches to be able to select the team.
Up to the age of eleven, if they have the necessary
ability children are offered a place within Squad C.
SQUAD C:
TUESDAY 4.30 5.15pm
WEDNESDAY 4.30 5.15pm
FRIDAY 7.30 8.15pm
SATURDAY 5.15 6.15pm Total Water Time 3 Hr
Squad C continues to promote good technique with the swimmers taking
more responsibility for their individual application.
The swimmers will be expected to follow written training instructions,
use the timing equipment to follow a set piece of work, apply instructions
on how to improve their strokes and to show commitment for their own, and
their clubs, improvement.
Again the swimmers are reminded about discipline. In particular they
should have attended the toilet, showered and be on the poolside
complete with their hat, goggles and flippers or hand paddles before the
allotted start time.
The swimmers should be courteous and polite to the coaches and each
other. They should show respect in the lane to other swimmers.
SQUAD B:
TUESDAY 4.30pm 5.15pm
WEDNESDAY 4.30pm 5.15pm
THURSDAY 8.15pm 9.00pm
FRIDAY 7.30pm 8.15pm
SATURDAY 5.15pm 6.15pm Total Water Time 4 Hr
Squad B continues to promote good technique with the swimmers taking
more responsibility for their individual application, but with increased
workload and pool time.
Also, this squad has been developed to enable Squad A swimmers who do
not wish to represent the club in competition to continue with high quality
training.
Again the swimmers are reminded about discipline. In particular they
should have attended the toilet, showered and be on the poolside
complete with their hat, goggles and flippers or hand paddles before the
allotted start time.
The swimmers should be courteous and polite to the coaches and each
other. They should show respect in the lane to other swimmers.
SQUAD A:
SUNDAY 5.45pm 7.30pm
MONDAY 7.15pm 9.00pm
TUESDAY 9.00pm 9.45pm
FRIDAY 8.15pm 9.45pm Total Water Time 5 Hr 15 mins
SQUAD A ELITE:
SUNDAY 5.45pm 7.30pm
MONDAY 7.15pm 9.00pm
TUESDAY 9.00pm 9.45pm
THURSDAY 5.55pm 7.25pm
FRIDAY 8.15pm 9.45pm Total Water Time 6 Hr 45 mins
In addition to the times shown above, extra training is
usually available for Squad A, A Elite on certain mornings,
6.00am 7.20am, (dependant on demand), at no extra cost. Please ask any
coach if interested.
To be considered for the Elite squad a swimmer must
have achieved either one 'AAA', three 'AA' or 5 'A' times. For a
list of consideration times please click
here.
Each swimmer is expected to attend as many training
sessions, for which they are eligible, as possible.
Obviously, we dont expect swimmers to train when
sick, injured, or they have other commitments, however, missed sessions
(unless previously discussed with the treasurer), still have to be paid
for due to the cost of hiring the pool.
The swimmers are expected to be punctual, on the
poolside 5 minutes prior to the start of the session, ready to swim.
PLEASE REMEMBER we do NOT expect swimmers to
attend training if the swimmer is feeling unwell or carrying an injury.
If chosen to represent the Club in any competition, the
swimmer is expected to comply with this request, unless they have a good
reason not to.
Additional Information
If you require further information regarding any aspect of swimming
or water based activity please contact:
- Amateur Swimming Association - ASA (Tel: 01509 618700)
- British Long Distance Swimming Association - BLDSA (Tel: 01606
76298)
- Masters Swimming (Tel: 01509 230431)
- Water Polo - Northern Area (Tel: 0161 8668588)
- Synchronised Swimming - Northern Area (Tel: 01772 745091)
- Diving - Northern Area (Tel: 0161 4325944)
- Aquafit and Babes in water - contact your local swimming pool -
Barrow (Tel: 01229 871146), Dalton (Tel: 01229 463125) or Ulverston
(Tel: 01229 584110)
- Royal Life Saving Society - RLSS (Tel: 01789 773994) for NPLQ
training
You can also find information in the ASA's official publication
"Swimming Times" or the
ASA's
website.
The Institute of Swimming Teachers and Coaches (ISTC) can be
contacted for guidance on teaching and coaching practices.
