IN LINE WITH BEST PRACTICE

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•Hours are in line with swim Ireland ‘Long term athlete development’

•The goal is to Keep peer groups together to build teams and retain swimmers

•Structure allow swimmers to progress through squads as they improve

•No early morning sessions for under 12’s. (Best practice)

•Mix of morning and evening sessions for over 12’s. (best practice)

•Dove tailing of sessions allows squads to mix and good habits to be shared

Our talented team is going all out. Watch them make history!

The  Celtic Waves Squad Structure

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Senior National Squad

• Over 13 and have or are capable of achieving National Division 1 or 2 Times

Senior Provisional Squad

• Over 13 and have or are capable of achieving Provincial Standard

Retention Squad ( for swimmers who want to stay fit but not compete   

        Max 10 in number

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Junior National Squad

• Under 13 and have or are capable of achieving National Division 1 or 2 Times

Junior Provincial Squad

• Under 13 and have or are capable of achieving Provincial Standard

 

All swimmers

• Must be assessed to ensure the club is the right fit for the swimmer

• Where deemed appropriate swimmers may need to start with less hours and build up to provisional full hours, unless already at this level or above

• Coaches will decide on all upgrades and all coaching matters

• All squad movements are assessed on an individual basis.

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   If you are not sure what squad you are, ask your coach!

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