Squad Structure
NATIONAL SQUAD
Performance squad for swimmers aged 13 and above
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent work ethic. Must attend all sessions consistently. (During A level or GCSE exam periods this may be reduced by agreement). Must be able to make 20 x 100 FR on 1’20.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must do most of the recommended galas and try to do one gala per month (leagues are not considered as galas). Must strive to achieve a national qualifying time. Must be able to swim 200 free in at least 2’15
SESSION TIMES:
Monday: 18:30-19:30
Tuesday: 06.00-07.30 & 18.00-20.00 (Stamford LC)
Wednesday: 06:00-07.30
Thursday: 06.00-07.30 & 19.00-21.00
Friday: 18.30-21.00
Sunday: 18:00-20.00
Total:14 hours + land training
MIDLAND SQUAD
Performance squad for swimmers aged 12-15
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to demonstrate great work ethic. Be able to attend all sessions per week consistently. Must be able to make 16 x 100 FR on 1’25
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must do most of the recommended galas / races + at least 2 long course galas per year. Must qualify for at least 3 Midland times. Must prioritize races – 100 fly, 200 IM, 200 back, 200 breast and 200 free. Must be able to swim 200 free in at least 2’20
SESSION TIMES:
Monday: 18:30-19:30
Tuesday: 06.00-07.30 18:00-20:00 Stamford (invite only)
Thursday: 06:00-07:30 & 19.30-21.00
Friday: 19.30-21.00
Sunday: 18:00-20.00
Total: 9 hours + land training
COUNTY SQUAD
Performance squad for swimmers aged 9-11
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to demonstrate good work ethic. Must try to regularly attend at least 4 sessions per week. Must be able to make the set 12 x 100 FR on 1’40
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must do most of the recommended galas including Club Championships, Grantham Grand Prix, Boston Open, Tulip Meet, Lincoln/Grantham Meet. Must prioritize races – 200 IM and 200 free. Must qualify for at least 3 County races longer than 50m. Must be able to swim 200 free in at least 2’50
SESSION TIMES:
Tuesday:19.30-20.30
Wednesday: 06:00-07:30
Thursday: 19.00-20.00
Friday: 19:30-21:00
Sunday: 17:30-19.00
Total: 6½ hours plus land training
COUNTY DEVELOPMANT SQUAD
Performance squad for swimmers aged 9-11
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to demonstrate good work ethic. Must try to regularly attend 3 sessions per week (younger swimmers) and 4 sessions per week (older swimmers). Must be able to make the set 6 x 100 FR on 1’50
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must do most of the recommended galas including Club Championships, Grantham Grand Prix, Boston Open, Tulip Meet, LV/GSC Joint Meet. Must prioritize races – 200 IM and 200 free. Must qualify for at least 1 County race. Must be able to swim 200 free in at least 3’30
SESSION TIMES:
Tuesday:19.30-20.30
Thursday: 18.00-19.00
Friday: 06:00-07.00
Sunday: 16:30-18.00
Total:4.5 hours
SENIOR PLUS SQUAD
Competitive squad for swimmers aged 13 – 18 (18+ will swim in Masters squad)
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must regularly attend 3 sessions per week, can be invited to do more. Must be committed to try their best in sessions.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must do most of the recommended galas including Club Championships, Grantham Grand Prix, Tulip Meet, LV/GSC Joint Meet
SESSION TIMES:
Tuesday:20.30-21.30
Thursday: 18:30-20:00 Bourne
Friday 18:30-19:30
Sunday: 17:30-19.00
Total:5 hours
SENIOR LINCS SQUAD
Competitive squad for swimmers aged 13 – 18 (18+ will swim in Masters squad)
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must regularly attend 2 sessions per week. Must be committed to try their best in sessions.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Should do Club Championships.
SESSION TIMES:
Tuesday: 20.30-21.30
Thursday: 18.30-20:00 Bourne (invite only)
Sunday: 19:00-20:00
Total:2 hours
JUNIOR LINCS SQUAD
Competitive squad for swimmers aged 11 - 13
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must regularly attend 2 sessions per week, can be invited to do more. Must be committed to try their best in sessions.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must do most of the recommended galas including Club Championships
SESSION TIMES:
Tuesday: 20.30-21.30
Thursday: 18.30-20:00 Bourne (invite only)
Friday: 06:00-07:00
Sunday: 16.30-18.00
Total: 3½ - 5 hours
MARLINS SQUAD
Competitive squad for swimmers aged 7 -10
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must regularly attend 2 sessions per week. Must be committed to try their best in sessions.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must do some of the recommended galas including Club Championships.
SESSION TIMES:
Thursday: 18.00-19.00
Sunday: 16.30-17.30
Total: 2 hours
PRE-CLUB and SWIM SKILLS
Introductory squad for swimmers aged 7 – 10
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to swim 4 strokes with good technique and regularly attend 1 session per week.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must do Club Championships.
SESSION TIMES:
Sunday: 16.30-17.30
Total: 1 hour
