{"id":126,"date":"2016-02-21T18:43:13","date_gmt":"2016-02-21T10:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www2.kasc.com.au\/?page_id=126"},"modified":"2016-04-20T19:40:47","modified_gmt":"2016-04-20T11:40:47","slug":"training-squads","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.kasc.com.au\/index.php\/training-squads\/","title":{"rendered":"Training Squads"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There are a number of swimming squads available which\u00a0cater to a wide range of abilities and interests.<\/span><\/p>\n

Squad placement of swimmers is at the discretion of coaches and is based on a number of factors including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Age and physiological development of swimmers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Technical ability of swimmer<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Swimmer\u2019s ability to cope with required volume and intensity of training<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Swimmers attitude towards training, coaching staff, the club and other swimmers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In order to transition up a position in a particular squad, a swimmer needs to meet all criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Seahorses<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Swimmers who are under 7 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n

    They are able to complete 25m of freestyle and backstroke and have an interest in swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Yabbies<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Swimmers must be able to demonstrate the ability to swim:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • 50m Freestyle<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 50m Backstroke<\/span><\/li>\n
    • 50m Breaststroke<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Swimmers will be observed for:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Balance and easy breathing ability<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Correct basic technique in each of the three strokes<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Swimmers may also be asked to demonstrate 4 strokes of butterfly; however this is not a requirement for this squad at the entry stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Whitings<\/span><\/h3>\n

        Swimmers must be able to demonstrate:<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • 100m of proficient freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • 50m of basic butterfly.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • basic diving skills and under water work.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • 100m kick in 3 minutes or less<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Correct turning skills for all four strokes.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Concentration throughout each training session.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Correct use of the pace clock (30 and 60 sec intervals)<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Participation in club activities such as time trials<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Marlins<\/span><\/h3>\n

          Swimmers must be able to demonstrate:<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • 400m Freestyle in 9 minutes or less<\/span><\/li>\n
          • 3 x 100m Backstroke on a 2:30minutes<\/span><\/li>\n
          • 4 x 100m Kick on 3:00minutes<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Complete 50m in all strokes with skill at a competition standard<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Demonstration of correct turning and off the wall skills for all four strokes<\/span><\/li>\n
          • correct use of pace clock (15, 30, 45 and 60 sec intervals)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • ability to work in a group environment and having shown a determination to improve times and skills<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Participation in club activities such as time trials and targeted meets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Dolphins<\/span><\/h3>\n

            Swimmers must be able to demonstrate:<\/span><\/p>\n

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            • 2 x 400m Freestyle in\u00a0 minutes or less swum on a 9 minute interval<\/span><\/li>\n
            • 4 x 100m Backstroke on 2:10 interval<\/span><\/li>\n
            • 2 x 200m kick on 5 min interval- choice of kick but must be the same throughout<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Complete a strong 50m butterfly, breathing every second stroke and 200m breaststroke evenly paced with skills retained at a competition standard throughout the swim<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Working to State Qualifying Times<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Demonstration of self-discipline towards stretching, training attendance and equipment<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Demonstrate record keeping ability \u2013 i.e. log book<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Participation in Club activities such as time trials and targeted meets<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Parents to be actively supporting swimmer\/s in meeting competition needs \u2013 training \u2013 club and social activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              If you\u00a0think\u00a0your\u00a0child is eligible for the next squad, please feel free to discuss it with their current Coach.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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