SENIOR SQUAD

The Senior Squad comprises of the clubs high performers & elite swimmers ranging in age from 13 - 18+ years. Swimmers may start  to specialize in specific strokes or distances based on their strengths and preferences. Mental toughness, goal-setting, and time management skills continue to be emphasized during this stage of development. The focus is on maximising physical conditioning, refining technique to near-perfection, and achieving peak performance for major competitions such as nationals. Some swimmers may even qualify for international events like Junior European Championships or Junior Youth Olympics. Swimmers in seniors work closely with the coaches to optimize every aspect of their performance, including stroke mechanics, race strategy, nutrition, recovery techniques and mental preparation. Training becomes highly specialized and intensive, often including multiple daily sessions and dryland training. Seniors training 8-9 times as week in Sportlink & Westwood, Clontarf. Our training times can be found here

Pre-requisites 

1. 1. Swim Ireland Membership: All swimmers must become members of Swim Ireland, this will be arranged via the club. And the cost is included as part of the club registration fee.
   2. Sportslink Membership: All swimmers must become members of Sportslink. There is an annual family membership that is offered to club members. Please contact Sportslink directly.
   3. Senior Squad Criteria
      • Age 13+ (or when swimmer is ready)
      • Minimum 90% attendance is a mandatory requirement. (including all morning sessions)
      • Punctuality at all sessions is expected.
      • Swimmers must have at least 2 National Qualifying Times (not consideration times) 
      • Swimmers must retain 2 National Qualifying times to stay on senior squad the following year 
      • 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.

*** Swimmers involved in Junior/ Leaving Certificate or A levels will agree a training plan with the Head Coach at the start of the year. This plan will be monitored. Any changes will be agreed between the swimmer and the Head Coach. This training plan will aim to maintain the fitness of the swimmer for the exam year.

Fees

• • Club Registration Fee
    Please contact for fee information
  • Club Swim Fee
    Due Monthly: Please contact for fee information