Silver

Squad

Expectations

Silver Squad is available for swimmers who have either progressed through Bronze Squad or are able to perform the following:

  • Swim 100m freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke
  • Demonstrate basic understanding of legal turns
  • Able to dive from the side
Timetable during School Term
St George’s School

Wednesday17:30 - 18:30

Bishopsgate School

Friday17:45 - 18:45

Squad Requirements


SWIM KIT

Swimmer to have correct kit

Ascot Royals Swim Cap

(purchased via the Frogz App)

Kickboard
Pull Buoy
Short Fins
Goggles
Water Bottle

TRAINING

Swimmer to attend training with good focus and effort

Consistently
attend 2 sessions per week
Good Focus and Effort

COMPETITIONS
Attend Internal Meets
How many sessions a week will my child be asked to swim?

Swimmers MUST regularly attend 2 sessions per week.

What is the age of swimmers at this level?

Typically, swimmers are aged between 9 and 10 years old.

What does my child have to do to move to Gold Squad?

Moving to the Gold 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