1. SQUAD RESTRUCTURE 2010 Presented by Nikki Merrill Head Coach

2. Why change? Swimmer Focused. Quality Specific Produce results Coaching the swimmer Keeps us all fresh! Based on British Swimming’s LTAD framework for swimming

3. LTAD – Long Term Athlete Development Achieving the correct training at the right time. Five stages to describe growth & development which equate to the five stages of this LTAD framework for swimming. FUNdamentals – Basic Movement literacy SwimSkills – Building Technique Training To Train – Building the Engine Training to compete – Optimising the engine Training to Win – Maximising the engine

4. The New Squads No comparison to old squads Names changed Costs changed Coaches may have changed! May not swim with their friends Siblings may be in different groups

5. Junior 1 & 2 Weds 1hr 7.00-8.00pm Ali, Jon & Stephen Aim:To build on stroke technique and skills while introducing the swimmers to club swimming Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: 4 Potential number in each lane: 9

6. Competitive Skill Fri 8-9pm & Sun 6.00-7.00pm – 2hrs total Karen, Jon & Stephen Aim:To concentrate on competitive skills and increase the distances swum in training and competition. Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: Fri -2 Lanes Jon & Stephen, Sunday – 3 Lanes – Karen & Jon Potential number in each lane: 9

7. Competitive Development Mon 8-9pm(shared with Competitive), Fri 8-9 (shared with Competitive) & Sun 6.00-7.00pm – 3hrs total Nikki, Sam,Dawn & Stephen Aim:To develop the training techniques to lead to training to train skills. Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: Mon -3 Lanes Nikki & Sam Fri – 3 Lanes Sam & snr swimmer, Sunday – 3 Lanes – Dawn & Stephen Potential number in each lane: 9 on Mon, Fri & 7 on Sun

8. Competitive Mon 8-9pm(shared with Com Dev),Weds 7-8, Thurs 5.45-7.00am, Fri 8-9 (shared with Comp Dev) & Sun 6.00-7.00pm(Shared with Comp Dev) – 5.25hrs total Nikki, Sam, Dawn, Chris & Stephen Aim:To train over longer distances and raise the intensity to prepare for moving onto performance swimming within their respective age groups. Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: Mon -3 Lanes Nikki & Sam, Weds 2 Lanes Karen, Thurs 1 Lane Chris, Fri – 3 Lanes Sam & snr swimmer, Sunday – 3 Lanes – Dawn & Stephen Potential number in each lane: 9 on Mon, Weds 7, Thurs 15, Fri 9 on Sun 9

9. Age Group Performance 9/11 Mon 7-8pm, Tues 6-7.20, Thurs 5.45-7.00am, Fri 7-8pm & Sun 7.30-9.30( Option to do just one hour) 6.25hrs total Nikki & Sam Aim: To create a performance pathway for those showing potential within their respective age groups. Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: Mon -2 Lanes Sam, Tues 2 Lanes Sam, Thurs 2 Lane Nikki, Fri – 2 Lanes Sam, Sunday – 2 Lanes – Sam Potential number in each lane: 6

10. Age Group Performance 12/14 Mon 7-8pm, Tues 5.45-7.00am,Tues 6-7.20, Thurs 5.45- 7.00am, Fri 7-8pm & Sun 7.30-9.30 - 6.25hrs total Nikki Aim: To create a performance pathway for those showing potential within their respective age groups. Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: Mon -2 Lanes Nikki, Tues 2 Lanes Nikki, Thurs 2 Lane Nikki, Fri – 2 Lanes Nikki, Sunday – 2 Lanes – Nikki Potential number in each lane: 6

11. Seniors Mon 8-9pm, Tues 5.45-7.00am, Thurs 5.45-7.00am, Fri 9-10pm & Sun 7.30-9.30 - 6.25hrs total Nikki & Sam Aim: To create a performance pathway for those showing potential within their respective age groups. Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: Mon -2 Lanes Dawn, Tues 2 Lanes Nikki, Thurs 2 Lane Nikki, Fri – 3 Lanes Nikki, Sunday – 2 Lanes – Sam Potential number in each lane: 12 but less potentially as they move to performance

12. Performance Mon 7-9pm, Tues 5.45-7.00am,Tues 6-7.20, Thurs 5.45- 7.00am, Fri 7-9pm & Sun 7.30-9.30 - 8.75hrs total Nikki Aim: To create a performance pathway for those showing potential within their respective age groups. Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: Mon -2(1)Lanes Nikki, Tues 2 Lanes Nikki, Thurs 1 Lane Nikki, Fri – 2(1) Lanes Nikki, Sunday – 2 Lanes – Nikki Potential number in each lane: 5 (9)

13. Club Squad Fri 1hr 9.00-10.00pm Sam Aim:To create a squad where the swimmer can still feel part of the club and compete but without the competitive and training pressure of having to peform Entry and movement criteria is detailed on the Summary chart. No of Lanes: 3 Potential number in each lane: 8

14. Masters 1hr a week every Monday 9-10pm with Caroline. For the older swimmer wishing to have specific training with either open water or Masters competitions etc.

15. Water Polo No changes other than subject to confirmation with Crown Pools that every Sunday 8.30-10.00pm will be at Deben for the players. Plans for next season to include gaining access to more pool time to ensure we have the correct pathway for them to achieve.

16. Summary of Squads SquadHoursNo of LanesNo in LaneNo in Squad Transition1.53 to 66 to 1135 Junior3.2531030 Develop4.2531237 Cty8.7531030 Reg/Nat9.2531030 SquadHoursNo of LanesNo in LaneNo in Squad Junior 1/214938 Competitive Skill22 to 3919 Competitive Dev337 to 916 Competitive5.2537 to 915 Age Group 9/116.252611 Age Group 12/146.252612 Seniors6.2521224 Performance8.25259 Club Squad13824

17. The New Structure SENIORS AGE GROUP COMPETITIVE COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE SKILL JUNIOR 1 & 2 PERFORMANCE CLUB SQUAD MASTERS W\POLO

18. Other changes Club Champs – moving – why? Open Meet – Regional times 2011 Fixtures – Once a month and relevant to squad – one team in summer league & 2 in winter – joining EJSL Time trials – for counties that need those swims Land training will be stopped if numbers don’t improve!

19. What Squad am I in? Letter will go out next week Cases can be discussed on an individual basis Please tell me if you are happy as well as not happy! Thank you for coming enjoy the skins!!