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This lane is for starter swimmers who show little technical ability based on free style from the swim smooth model. Members must be able to swim 50mtrs none stop (in freestyle) and be 8 years old or over.

For swimmers who can show some of the techniques which include Body position, catch phase, recovery phase and kick. Members must be able to swim 100mtrs none stop in freestyle and be able to perform the drills with the use of swim aids.

For swimmers who are showing that they have a real understanding of Body position. Demonstrate the majority of the techniques to a recognised standard. You must be able to complete 250mtrs none stop in freestyle and be able to perform the drills

For swimmers who are able to perform the drills with the use of swim aids. Members must be able to demonstrate the techniques to a good standard, with “tweaks” from coaches and be able to swim 400mtrs freestyle none stop.

Swimmers must be able to perform the drills mostly without the use of swim aids. Members must be able to swim over 400mtrs freestyle none stop and should need little or no intervention from the coach.

This would be for those athletes who have a real understanding of the techniques they are to achieve. Members will work from a plan and may include some youth (the distances covered must stay within the guidelines set by BTF).

For those athletes who require little or no intervention from the coach. Members can swim continually for the hour if required. Are strong in all areas of the stroke and can work from and understand a training plan.

For swimmer who are able to look at their own technique and analysis where their improvements can come from. Members must be able to perform the drills with no Finns and be strong in all areas of the stroke.

Ages 8 -15.

Theses sessions will cover the following distances; sprint, standard, quad, middle & long. All groups will perform the same warm-up/drills, main sets will be distance and intensity appropriate.

Adults and Juniors for A or B leagues.

U14s C league only, U16s C league or A league with organisers permission

D league only