DOLPHINS:
SUNDAY 4.30pm 5.15pm Beginners/Improvers/Capables
The Dolphins section of the Club is aimed at children
from the age of six years onwards and we take swimmers who have attained
Level 3 of the National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS). This involves 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, in
linne with the NPTS.
When children reach the required standard in the
Capable stage (deep end), at
the discretion of the coach, will be considered for squad D (dependent on
ability):
D SQUAD:
WEDNESDAY 4.30 5.35pm
SATURDAY 5.15 6.15pm
Total Training Time 2 hrs
D Squad 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).
C SQUAD:
WEDNESDAY 4.30 5.35pm
THURSDAY 8.15 - 9.00pm
SATURDAY 5.15 6.15pm
Total Training Time 2 hrs 45 mins
C Squad are those members of D squad who are trialling
for B squad. Swimmers attend normal D squad sessions plus the B
squad session on a Thursday evening where they will use one lane of the
pool. Transfer to B squad full-time is at the discretion of the
coaches
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 and should show respect in the lane to other swimmers.
B SQUAD:
MONDAY 7.15pm 8.15pm
TUESDAY 7.15pm 8.15pm
THURSDAY 8.15pm 9.00pm
SUNDAY 5.15pm - 6.30pm
Total Training Time 4 hrs
B Squad continues to promote good technique with the swimmers taking
more responsibility for their individual application, but with increased
workload and pool time.
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.
A SQUAD:
WEDNESDAY 5.30pm 7.30pm
FRIDAY 7.30pm 9.45pm
SUNDAY 6.30pm 9.00pm
Total Training Time 6 hrs 45 mins
'DEVELOPMENT' SQUAD:
MONDAY 6.30 to 8.15pm
TUESDAY 6.30 to 9.00pm
WEDNESDAY 5.30 to 7.30pm
FRIDAY 7.30 to 9.45pm
SUNDAY 6.30 to 9.00pm
Total Training Time 11 hrs
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.
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Club Galas
It is an ASA rule that
all 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.
Club Championships
Dave Coulson
Memorial Gala
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Useful Information
Guide to Galas |
Cumbria Age
Group Galas
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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.
