Coaching Team - Val Wade and Olivia White supported by Sandra Carter. 

Training Times

Monday 7.30 – 8.40pm

Friday 7.30 – 8.40pm

Coaching Team - Karyn Ellis supported by Jan Smith

Training Times

Monday 7.30 – 8.40pm

Wednesday 7.30 - 8.40pm

Friday 7.30 – 8.40pm

Saturday 7.00 – 8.15am

C SQUAD AND MASTERS

Coaching Team - Jan Smith

Training Times

Monday 7.30 – 8.40pm

Friday 7.30 – 8.40pm

Sunday 11.00 -12.00am

C Squad has recently been re-introduced for swimmers who are not able to commit to the level of training expected from other more competitive squads but would still like to keep themselves fit and compete at a lower level of competition.  There is also a Masters Squad who train with C Squad.

AB SQUAD

Training in this squad is linked to the A Squad programme and is for swimmers aged 13 – 17 years.

Coaching Team - Chris Tibbs

Training Times

Monday 7.30 – 8.40pm

Friday 7.30 – 8.40pm

Sunday 11.00 -12.00am

On promotion to B Squad, swimmers have increased opportunity to train and represent Newburn in both N&D’s and NER’s.

B Squad Coaching Team

Craig Nicholson currently supported by Becky Rides and Yvonne Hall.

Training Times

Monday 5.30 - 7.00am and 7.00 – 8.40pm  Tuesday 7.15 – 8.40pm

Wednesday 5.00 – 6.30pm  Thursday 5.30 - 7.00am and 7.15 - 8.40pm

Sunday 9.00am – 11am

Please note that land training may be introduced through the season on a Tuesday and Thursday night.  Coaches will advise swimmers in advance of any changes to the training times above. 

A SQUAD

Swimmers selected for A Squad are expected to show a high level of commitment to training and attendance, swimmers compete in County, District, National and International level.

A Squad Coaching Team

Adrian Allen (Newburn Head Coach) currently suuported by Kevin O'Connell, Peter Gauden and Andy Cunningham.

Required Equipment

Pull Buoy, Ankle Band, Kickboard, Hand & Finger Paddles, Short Fins, Heart Rate Monitor,  

Swim Times

Monday  5.30 - 7.30am and 5.00 - 7.00pm

Tuesday  5.30 - 7.30am and 5.00 - 7.15pm (Land Training 7.30 - 8.30pm)

Thursday 5.30 - 7.30am and 5.00 - 7.15pm (Land Training 7.45 - 8.30pm)

Friday 5.30 - 7.30am and 5.00 - 7.00pm

Saturday 6.00 - 9.00am (Land Training 9.00 - 10.00am)  

For morning sessions swimmers are allowed to get out of the pool at 7.00am with agreement with the Head Coach.  Additional morning sessions may be introduced at the discretion of the Coach.  Coaches will advise swimmers in advance of any changes to the training times above.

The main objective of this squad is to train to compete at the highest achievable level. This requires commitment from the swimmer, parents or guardian, and the coach towards training, attendance and land based exercises.

Attendance is vital if swimmers are to reach their individual and the squad's potential. Each swimmer's progress, attendance and commitment level are reviewed periodically and every three months, if necessary, squad changes will be made by the Head Coach in consultation with the swimmer.

It is expected that any swimmer who trains in the A Squad has a positive and forward looking attitude to training and competition.

Key Training Elements

Minimum of 7 sessions per week with Land Training of 3 to 5 hours per week;

Weekly Volume of 40,000 Metres to 60,000 metres.

Targets

Achieve District (NER) and National Qualifying Times;

Compete to within 3% of their Personal Best (PB) and attend a maximum of 12 competitions per year;

Understand Stroke Counting and Stroke Rates.  Learn how to take their heart rate and what this means in relation to their energy systems in their bodies;

Perfect starts, turns, finishes and relay take-overs;

Learn and practice stretching/mobility exercises and basic land training exercises.

Skills Development Squad:  Val Wade currently supported by Olivia White.

Teaching Squad:  Helen Dryden.

SQUAD PROGRESSION

This will be reviewed every 3 months in consultation with the squad coaches. Some swimmers may be invited to train in the higher squad once a week to determine if they can reach the desired standard before a permanent move is made. This will also give the swimmer a steady progression in increased yardage.

B Squad Criteria

The main purpose of this squad is to develop the aerobic system and skills to prepare for training in the A Squad. Swimmers at this level should be looking to attend 5 or 6 sessions per week and start to attend early morning sessions. Each swimmer's progress, attendance and commitment level are reviewed periodically and every three months, if necessary, squad changes will be made by the Head Coach and the squad coach.

Key training elements are:

Attend a minimum of 3 sessions per week

Weekly target volume of 30-40Km

Understand and know stroke counting

Understand stroke rates

Have the ability to use the pace clocks

Targets are:

National Qualifying times

Entry into district and county competitions

Maximum of 12 competitions per year

Sound technique on all four strokes

COMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

The main purpose of this squad is to give all swimmers a sound aerobic development on all four strokes that will continue throughout their swimming career. 3 to 4 sessions per week are recommended for this squad. Progress is reviewed periodically and with consultation with the Head Coach and the Squad Coach. Alternative training may be made. Swimmers in the club squad may be invited to train with B squad once a week when both coaches feel that the individual concerned will benefit.

Key training elements are:

Attend 3-4 sessions per week

Weekly target volume 15-20Km

Understand stroke counting

Have the ability to use the pace clocks

Be competent on starts and turns

Targets are:

District qualifying times

County qualifying times

Aerobic development on all four strokes

Evaluation on progress to determine strengths, weaknesses and efficiency on all aspects of training become apparent in the Competitive Development Squad where the coaching staff will set individual improvement targets.