Gold Squad is available for those swimmers who have either progressed through Silver Squad or are able to perform the following:
Swimmer to have correct kit
(purchased via the Frogs & Friends App)
Swimmer to attend training with good focus and effort
3 sessions per week available
Attend at least 3 open meets per year and enter a variety of 50 and 100m events
Various 50m and 100m Events
Swimmers MUST regularly attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week. Each session lasts between 1 - 1.5 hours.
Typically, swimmers are aged between 9 and 13 years old.
Moving up to the County Development Squad is ultimately up to the coach’s discretion. However, a swimmer must:
Regularly attend sessions
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn by listening to the coach’s instructions
Perform all strokes efficiently
Carry out regular competitive turns without prompting