Junior Squad:  8-12 Years

• Minimum 90% attendance at swim sessions

• Attendance at gym session is a mandatory requirement.

• 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

*** 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: 11-15 Years

• Minimum 90% attendance is a mandatory requirement. ( including all morning sessions)

• Attendance at gym sessions is a mandatory requirement.

• Punctuality at all sessions is expected. (be on the pool bank 10 -15 minutes before session)

• Efficient and Effectiveness through all 4 strokes

• Swimmers entering age group would usually be within 5 - 10 % of Regional and/or National Qualifying times

• 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

• Swimmer are expected to compete at Regional & National meets that they qualify for

• Swimmers and parents should be aware of Senior Squad Criteria

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

Senior Squad: 13 Years+

• Minimum 90% attendance is a mandatory requirement. ( including all morning sessions)

• Punctuality at all sessions is expected.

• Swimmers must have at least 4 National Qualifying Times to be considered

• 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.