General News – Club Updates HBEST Captains - Introduction Age Analysis – How the squads are evolving Squad Structure/Criteria – From Sept 2015 Summer Training Swimmer/Coach/Parent Relationship HOAC Club Contacts

Swimmers in HBEST increased by 12% Successful Warm Weather Camp New Website launched April 2015 Hillingdon Borough Sports Club of the Year Full-Time Assistant Coach in Sept 2015

Boy’s Captain – George Taplin Girl’s Captain – Emily Heslop Roles and Responsibilities: - Assist Coaches when necessary in training + competition - Assist with communication between swimmers + coaches - Help to educate and mentor younger swimmers - Responsible for team support at competitions

Current HBEST Swimmers Uni1 Year 133 * Minimal loss to Uni until 2017/18 * Expecting more Year 5/6 in September * Squad Structure to evolve each year as swimmers progress through the club Year 121 Year 114 Year 108 Year 95 Year 87 Year 723 Year 610 Year 51

PERFORMANCE 1 Lead Coach: John Adye (Up to 15 Swimmers) AGE GROUP 1 Lead Coach: TBC (10-15 Swimmers) JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT Lead Coach: Gary Mohamed (20-25 Swimmers) AGE GROUP 2 (Assistant Coach TBC) (20) PERFORMANCE 2 Lead Coach: John Adye (10-15 Swimmers) AGE GROUP 2 Lead Coach: TBC (10-15 Swimmers)

Squad Criteria Attend 5 sessions per week Must show willingness and commitment to improving Must be committed to being the best they can be Should target success and County and Regional Level Squad Aims To improve technique on all four strokes To improve race skills (starts/turns/finishes) To develop an effective leg kick To develop speed over a short distance 25-50m To develop a basic aerobic endurance Learn how to get the most out of competitions

Age Group 1: Must train and compete with high standard technique and skill level Must be self-motivated Qualify for regional level competition in multiple events Aim for national competition Attend 6 sessions 7 th Session at Coach’s Discretion Age Group 2: Should train and compete with high standard technique and skill level Should be self-motivated Qualify for county level competition in multiple events Aim for regional competition Attend 5-6 sessions per week 7 th Session at Coach’s Discretion The above criteria is subject to coach’s discretion and exceptions may apply

Performance 1: Must have technique sufficient for success at highest level Must be self-motivated Must make correct lifestyle choices Qualify for national level competition Aim for international competition Attend 8 sessions (U14s only 7) 9 th session at Coach’s Discretion Minimal flexibility for exams Performance 2: Should have technique sufficient for success at highest level Should be self motivated Should make correct lifestyle choices Qualify for regional level competition Aim for national competition Attend 5-7 sessions per week 8 th session at Coach’s Discretion Sufficient flexibility for exams The above criteria is subject to coach’s discretion and exceptions may apply

Junior Development Summer Training Week BeginningMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 13 July 2015 OFF AMPMOFFAM PM 20 July 2015 PMOFFAMOFF AM PM 27 July 2015 PMOFFAMOFF AM PM 03 August 2015 No Training 10 August 2015 No Training 17 August 2015 OFF6-8pmOFF6-8pmOFF7-9am*OFF 24 August 2015 OFF6-8pmOFF6-8pmOFF7-9am*OFF 31 August 2015 New Timetable begins - Monday 31st August PM Only

National Swimmers Week BeginningMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 13 July 2015Normal Training 20 July 2015Normal Training 27 July 2015TBC 03 August 2015No Training 10 August 2015No Training 17 August 2015No Training 24 August 2015OFF6-8pmOFF6-8pmOFF7-9am*OFF 31 August 2015New Timetable begins - Monday 31st August PM Only Non-National Swimmers Week BeginningMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 13 July 2015OFFPMAMOFFAM PM 20 July 2015AMPMAMOFFAM PM 27 July 2015AMPMAMOFFAM PM 03 August 2015No Training 10 August 2015No Training 17 August 2015OFF6-8pmOFF6-8pmOFF7-9am*OFF 24 August 2015OFF6-8pmOFF6-8pmOFF7-9am*OFF 31 August 2015New Timetable begins - Monday 31st August PM Only

SWIMMER COACH PARENT Motivation : Must be Swimmer led to be successful. Parent /Coach to only encourage Decisions : Swimmer to progress towards making all decisions ASAP Commitment : Swimmer must show willingness to commit, ahead of Coach and Parent Pressure : Should come from the Swimmer – Direct/Indirect pressure

Beneficial Swimmer selecting events to swim at meet with Coach Parent not always staying to watch at competitions Parent asking Swimmer what to expect from the competition instead of suggesting/telling Parent encouraging Swimmer to work with coach Detrimental Swimmer and Parent discussing swimming on car journeys Parent setting alarm for morning training to wake Swimmer up Swimmer seeking / receiving advice at competition from Parents before speaking to coach Withdrawing from events at meet without valid reason

Saturday 20 th June 50 Place available for activities Everyone welcome to BBQ and Games We want to see everybody there!!!

Swimming/Coaching InformationGeneral Club/Squad Information John AdyeDebbie Wilson