Silver Squad

Expectations

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

  • Efficiently swim 100m Backstroke, Breaststroke and Front Crawl, demonstrating regular basic competitive turns
  • Perform a streamline dive
  • Swim 25m Butterfly
Timetable during School Term
St George’s School

Tuesday17:00 - 18:00

Thursday17:00 - 18:00

Sunday17:00 - 18:00

Squad Requirements


SWIM KIT

Swimmer to have correct kit

Ascot Royals Swim Cap

(purchased via the Frogs & Friends 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

3 sessions per week available

Good Focus and Effort

EVENTS

Attend at least 2 meets per year and enter a variety of 50m events

2 Meets

Various 50m Events

How many sessions a week will my child be asked to swim?

Swimmers MUST regularly attend a minimum of 2 sessions per week. Each session lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour.

What is the age of swimmers at this level?

Typically, swimmers are aged between 8 and 11 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