Highlights include:
ü Friendly environment catering for youngsters aged 8 years and upwards
ü Structured training sessions in a fun & relaxed atmosphere
ü Highly motivated professionally qualified ASA Coaches & Teachers with a caring & dedicated approach
ü Superb training facilities :Guildford Spectrum, Aldershot Garrison, Surrey Sports Park/ University of Surrey
ü Long course training available
ü Swimmers will be placed in groups according to their ability & age and are encouraged to train regularly, both for enjoyment and to keep fit
ü No minimum training commitment
ü Relaxed squad entry criteria
ü Ideal for those who want to participate in other sports as well as swimming
ü Suitable for multi sport athletes and in particular tri-athletes
ü Perfect for helping youngsters get selected for their school swim squad
ü Terrific for those who aspire to achieve Surrey County Championships qualifying standard
ü All swimmers will be encouraged to represent the Club in galas, suitable open meets and the annual Club Championships contributing to the overall team spirit of Guildford City
ü Being part of the #1 Swimming Club in Surrey & the South East
ü Ample space in the training lanes to develop swimmers of all abilities
ü In House Chartered Physiotherapist
ü In House Chartered Nutritionist
ü ASA Swim 21 Performance Club
Swimmers
The Competitive Development Squads are ideal for youngsters eight to seventeen years who:
- enjoy swimming training and gala competitions
- aspire to be selected for their school swimming team
- aspire to reach the Surrey County Championship qualifying standard & beyond!
- want to use swimming training to help them keep fit for participation in other sports
Squad Entry Criteria
Junior Squad - competent in at least three strokes
Inter & Senior Squads - competitive & legal in all four strokes
Coaching Staff
Jon Brayne – ex Head Coach of Wey Valley assisted by:
Paul France, Sally Williamson, Vicky Preece, Keiron Taylor, Georgia France
Training Venues
The Competitive Development Squads train at the Surrey Sports Park/ University of Surrey, Aldershot Garrison & the Guildford Spectrum
Competition Programme
Swimmers in the Competitive Development Squads participate in local league galas & are be invited to compete in local level 2 & 3 open meets plus the Surrey County Championships and other championships for which they are eligible. The annual Club Championships is for all members of Guildford City
Promotion to High Performance Squads
Members of the Competitive Development Squads who achieve the relevant qualifying times will be considered for promotion to the High Performance section of the Club
Training & Squad Structure
Training is well structured with an annual plan in place, with particular emphasis on perfecting strokes and water skills as well as building endurance. The Competitive Development program is made up from four main squads; Junior Squad, Inter Squad, Senior Squad & Keep Fit
“Lite” Squads
There are places available in the Competitive Development Squads for those who want to only participate in a few sessions per week. The “Lite” Squads are integrated with the main groups but are only offered specific sessions in which they may train. See Training Times @ Guildfordcitysc.com for details.
Junior Squad – ages 8 to 10
Squad entry criteria – competent in at least three strokes
6 available hours of pool training per week –a minimum of 3 hours is recommended
Training venue -Guildford Spectrum
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Tuesday
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Spectrum
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1830 - 2030
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2
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Thursday
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Spectrum
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1930 - 2030
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1
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Friday
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Spectrum
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1930 - 2030
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1
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Sunday
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Spectrum
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0630 - 0830
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2
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Inter Squad – ages 11 to 13
Squad entry criteria – competitive & legal in all four strokes
8 available hours of pool training per week- a minimum of 4 hours is recommended
Training venues - Aldershot Garrison & Guildford Spectrum
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Tuesday
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Spectrum
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1830 - 2030
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2
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Thursday
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Aldershot
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1900 - 2100
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2
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Friday
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Spectrum
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1830 - 2030
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2
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Sunday
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Spectrum
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0630 - 0830
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2
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Senior Squad – ages 13 to Open
Squad entry criteria – competitive & legal in all four strokes
10 available hours of pool training - a minimum of 6 hours is recommended
Training venues - Aldershot Garrison & Surrey Sports Park
One weekly dry land training session is available to those members of Senior CDS who consistently attend and complete a minimum of 8 hours pool training per week.
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Monday
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SSP
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sc
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1900 – 2100
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2
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Tuesday
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SSP
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lc
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0600 - 0800
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2
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Wednesday
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Aldershot
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lc
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1900 - 2100
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2
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Thursday
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SSP
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sc
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1900 – 2100
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2
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Sunday
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SSP
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lc
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0700 - 0900
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2
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Keep Fit – ages 13 – 17
Professionally coached single hour training sessions are available once or twice per week
Sessions are designed to develop & maintain fitness as well as deliver a social benefit
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Wednesday
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Spectrum
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1930 - 2030
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Friday
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Spectrum
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2030 - 2130
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Note - all ages expressed in this document are as at 1 August 2010
