Potential Squad Squad Aim: ‘To identify and develop swimmers to Performance standard’ Potential Squad session will take place on Saturday morning in Haverfordwest 8-10am. Times will come into effect from 1 st September taken since 1 st Sept Times valid to 31st August Times are age on day. Swimmers may achieve times from two age bands in the current season. Times subject to change, coach reserves the right to improve qualification standards. Swimmers must achieve times for 1 event in their age group at a licensed meet. Top 3 ranked swimmers will be selected. Swimmers with guaranteed selection standards will selected first and remaining swimmers will be allocated using ranking. Swimmers may achieve times from two age bands in the current season. Times subject to change, coach reserves the right to improve qualification standards. Swimmers achieving guaranteed time will be guaranteed selection irrelevant of their county ranking provided that they fulfil all other criteria. Swimmers entering the squad must be intent on pursuing swimming (or swimming as a part-discipline) as their chosen sport. This should be given priority over all other activities. All invited swimmers must maintain regular attendance at their designated sessions, take advantage of sessions on offer at their development club and fulfil minimum training hours, standards and core sets relevant to LTAD. All potential swimmers must commit to swimming in relays for Welsh Age Groups, Welsh Summer Nationals, British ASA Nationals & Welsh National League Teams. Two entry points per year (1st Sept & Welsh Age Groups). Those who achieve National or International teams that involve swimming as a part-discipline will be considered on an individual merit. Times valid to 31st August Performance Swimmers will not included in selection number Max number = 32 If number exceeded, the swimmer with the most Graded Times (AAA, AA, A) times will be included Coach reserves the right to invite skills group swimmers. Swimmers younger than the minimum age (11yrs girls, 12yrs boys) may be offered a place in the potential squad on making the 11 & under or 12 & under guaranteed time. Ranking will not apply in this situation. Performance swimmers failing to making consideration times may be offered the North/South training time AND Potential training. Potential swimmers making guaranteed times may be selected for North/South Training squad. With the above criteria coach’s discretion will be exercised; swimmers may be de-selected. Swimmers must achieve and continue to achieve minimum training hours and standards in line with LTAD guidance. Max number = 8 per group. If number exceeded, the swimmer with the most Graded Times (AAA, AA, A) times will be included Selected swimmers will remain in the squad for one year from the point at which they enter the squad. To re-qualify swimmers must swim the qualifying standard and be training at an acceptable standard before the expiration of their year.

Skills Squad 2010/2011 Times based on ASA National LC Times All times are long course (50m) and are preferred but a conversion from short course (25m) will be accepted. Swimmers must achieve minimum times for 200m IM for first stage of selection, this does not guarantee a place. Swimmers achieving guaranteed selection times will be included in final selection. and remaining spaces in the 32 person squad will be allocated by top 3 county ranking starting with the oldest age group. Times must be from a licensed meet. Age is based on end of year 31 st December. Times subject to change, coach reserves the right to improve qualification standards. Coaches discretion will be exercised, swimmers must achieve and continue to achieve minimum training hours and standards. Two entry points per year (1 st Sept & Welsh Age Groups). Those who achieve National or International teams that involve swimming as a part-discipline will be considered on an individual merit. Times valid to 31 st August 2011 Please see supporting selection criteria for more information Pembrokeshire Skills Squad Minimum & Guaranteed LC Consideration Times Boys TimesGirls Times 9yrs10yrs11yrs9yrs10yrs11yrs Skills Guaranteed 200m IM 3:41.703:25.103:11.003:44.003:25.603:00.60 OR… Top 4 Ranking Skills Minimum 200m IM 4:08.413:46.013:29.884:10.123:44.913:28.45

De-Selection Policy Swimmers may be de-selected for: –Failure to attend key events (supporting the county programme) –Failure to keep to training agreement (commitment) –Failure to progress along Long Term Athlete Development pathway (potential) –Failure to abide by code of conduct (behaviour) –Failure to meet re-selection standards (performance) –Failure to meet minimum training standards as set out by LTAD (ability) Skills Squad All skills parents will be invited to a meeting on the first skills camp. Swimmers will receive a de-selection letter at the release of new squad