CSCSC - Competitive Middle Distance

COMPETITIVE MIDDLE DISTANCE

Swimmers are expected to be at sessions 15 minutes before and 10 minutes after sessions to complete pre/post pool

Squad Criteria

All swimmers/parents entering the CSCSC programme will be expected to:

Competitive Middle-Distance is for swimmers racing 200m events and above, aiming for regional success and national qualification

Age 14+ (Age at end of season target meet)
Preferred squad size of 25
Selection will be based on the coaching staff's opinion of where you are best suited currently inline with the clubs overall strategy for long term athlete development.
It is expected that swimmers attend all agreed upon sessions advised by lead coach
Swimmers must fully commit to the competition plan provided by the squad coach at the start of each season.
100% commitment to the club's league fixtures (Arena League A or B Team)
100% commitment to Regional / National relay selection

Pathway Progression

Competitive Squads to Performance:

Consistently scoring in the exceptional range in the ‘process of review’
Swimmer moves into the top 18 swimmers in the club by world aquatics points for Youth Performance or swimmer is ranked in the top 3 in their age group and meets minimum points standard for Age Group Performance
Swimmers with an attendance 80% or over

Exit Criteria

Competitive Squads to Development:

Not adhering to the competition schedule laid out by the lead coach
Swimmers scoring consistently in the unacceptable range in the 'process of review'
Swimmers with an attendance under 70% will be moved to the Development Squads