Squad Structure

Newburn ASC has a progressive squad structure which is designed to develop individual swimmers.

Platinum Squad will enable swimmers to participate at the highest level, nationally and internationally. The elite swimmer will require the highest commitment, desire, dedication and discipline to succeed.

Gold Squad will target achieving qualification for Regional / National meets and will prepare swimmers for top level competition, therefore a full commitment to training is required. Recording and testing of the training programme will be required of swimmer and coach.

Silver Squad Along with a swimmer's ability, their attendance and attitude will be key to their success. Support services such as nutrition, performance lifestyle, exercise physiology, psychology, physiotherapy, performance planning and biomechanics will be introduced. Swimmers will be expected to complete on a monthly basis to County / Regional level.

Bronze Squad will add speed training to aerobic endurance and stroke technique. There will be further progression of training etiquette and discipline, involving the understanding of heart rate training. Strength and conditioning will be introduced to land training along with an early morning swim session. Competitions will include graded and county meets.

Newburn Nippers is the foundation for the development of the young swimmer who will focus on stroke technique whilst starting to build aerobic endurance. Acceptable behavoiur patterns within group training will be established. Dryland stretching will be introduced as a fundamental to the swim programme. Competitions will include time and mini galas.

Club Squad offers participation, fun, involvement and significant health benefits. Teaching and development will be provided for the younger swimmer and fitness training for the older swimmer, who have chosen not to compete and who may participate in a number different activities in their spare time.
Continued progression of stroke techniques and aerobic development will be provided.
Regular evaluation will take place as to the swimmers aims and objectives.

Each squad has a different training time each week - download the full squad training timetable here

Navigation

Latest News

Squad Structure

Upcoming Gala's

Sponsored By

Latest Results