JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
Notes:
All training at the BEST Aquatic Centre and Berkeley International School (50m pool)
Squad Coach: Coach Lok
Training Sessions per Week: Offered: 6 Min: 4
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.15 - 19.30 PM @ BEST | 17.00 - 19.30 PM @ BEST | 17:15-19.30 PM @ BEST | 5:45 - 07:00 AM @ BEST | OFF | 7.00 - 9.00 AM @ Berkeley | 7.00 - 9.00 AM @ BEST |
| 17:15-19:00 PM @ BEST |
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Focus is on refining skills, techniques, increasing speed and endurance. They will learn basic race strategies, preparation and the concept of goal setting.
Swimmers will build a strong foundation of technique and training to help prepare them to advance to the top age groups when ability warrants.
Target Meets:
- Intra-club, Local, National, International Invite.
- Expected to represent BEST at a minimum of two main BEST meets.
Expectations / Criteria for Joining:
- Consistent participation in training and time trial events held at BEST.
- A development of proper race–pace turns, starts and underwater phases.
- Ownership of Swimming’ – Developing a commitment to the training program and learning how to communicate their experiences, goals, conflicts if any, and scheduling difficulties.
- Ability to complete 12x100m Free @ 1min 50, + 6x100m IM @2mins
- Technically correct starts, turns and underwater.
Equipment required:
- Pull buoy
- Short fins
- BEST Swim cap
- Goggles
- Waterbottle (1x1L)
- Snorkel
- Paddles
