Junior Squad:  7-12 Years

• Minimum 90% attendance at swim sessions

• Attendance at gym session is a mandatory requirement (please note: proper gym footwear is required - no crocs)

• High standard of front crawl is essential and be able to perform the other 3 strokes competently including streamlining

• Stretching after every session for 10 minutes minimum is recommended

• Swimmers will be aiming to qualify for Leinster galas

• Swimmers should demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic

• Swimmers are expected to compete at club and regional meets.

• Swimmers and parents should be aware of Age Group Squad Criteria

• Gala entries by COACHES ONLY

• Coaches decision is Final.

*** Not all Junior Squad swimmers will be selected to progress to Age Group, only those that have demonstrated good performance, attendance & Attitude, and fit within the age profile

Age Group Squad: 11-14 Years

• Swimmers entering age group would usually be within 5 - 10 % of Regional and/or National Qualifying times
• Efficient and effectiveness through all 4 strokes
• Swimmers must be mentally and physically prepared for hard and challenging workloads
• Swimmers must demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic
• Swimmers and parents are expected to communicate openly and honestly with coaches.
• Punctuality at all sessions is expected. (be on the pool bank 10 -15 minutes before session)
• Swimmers must prepare correctly, pre pool loosen - 10 -15  minutes prior to session start
• Swimmers must recover correctly, post pool stretch - 10 minutes minimum after the session
• Swimmer is expected to compete at Regional & National meets that they qualify for
• Swimmers and parents should be aware of Senior Squad Criteria
• Attendance: Minimum 90% attendance is a mandatory requirement. (including all morning sessions)
  • Every six months, a review will take place. Swimmers with less than 70% attendance without a valid reason will no longer be eligible to remain in the squad
  • Attendance at gym sessions is a mandatory requirement.
  • For international meets / camps: attendance will be a criteria used in selection
• Progression Criteria:
  • Swimmers who do not qualify for the National Age Group Championships for two consecutive seasons may no longer be eligible to remain in the squad
• Gala entries by COACHES ONLY
• Coaches’ decision is Final.

Senior Squad: 13 Years+

• Swimmers must have at least 2 National Qualifying Times to be considered (not consideration times) 
• Swimmers must retain 2 National Qualifying times to stay on senior squad the following year 
• Minimum 90% attendance is a mandatory requirement. (including all morning sessions)
• Punctuality at all sessions is expected.
• Swimmers are usually Regional Medalists and/or National Medalists, or have achieved a top 10 finish in their age category.
• Sessions are allocated /tailored to Swimmers by the  Head Coach & Assistant Head Coach
• Swimmers must be mentally and physically prepared for hard and challenging workloads
• Swimmers must demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic
• Swimmers and parents are expected to communicate openly and honestly with coaches.
• Swimmers must prepare correctly, pre pool loosen - 10 -15  minutes prior to session start
• Swimmers must recover correctly, post pool stretch - 10 minutes minimum after the session
• Swimmers must compete at Regional & National meets that they qualify for - adequate notice must be given should the swimmer not be available to compete.
• For international meets / camps: attendance will be a criteria used in selection
• Gala entries by COACHES ONLY
• Coaches decision is Final.