STATE SQUAD
The State Squad is the fourth progression in the Playford Aquatic Club Pathway and assists athletes to perform at the South Australian Age or Open Championship meets. Athletes are 11+ years of age and attend 5-7 sessions per week with participants developing all aspects of stroke technique, fitness levels and race skills to prepare for competition.
Age: 11+ years of age
Sessions: Athletes are encouraged to attend at least 4 – 5 sessions per week.
TRAINING TIMETABLE
Coach: Carole Margrison
| MONDAY | 5.30am-7.30am | |
| TUESDAY | 5.30pm-7.30pm | |
| WEDNESDAY | 5.30am-7.30am | |
| THURSDAY | 5.30am-7.30am | 5.30pm-7.30pm |
| FRIDAY | 5.30pm-7.00pm | |
| SATURDAY | 7.00am-9.00am |
SQUAD FEES
The training fee for State Squad $150.00 per Month
In a case where a student may have a serious injury or illness, and misses four or more weeks of training please contact the CLUB TREASURER to organise temporarily freezing your training fees.
COMPETITIONS
State Squad competes in Targeted Meets & State Championships in order to qualify for National Age Championships.
COMMUNICATION
Two of the most important aspects of being involved in the Playford Aquatic Club is good communication between the coach, swimmer and parents and the effective distribution of information to families by the coach and the club.
Seasonal meetings will be held for each squad where the coach will provide information to parents and swimmers including competition schedules.
If a swimmer or parent has any questions or concerns, they are asked to speak to their coach.
The Club uses a number of communication methods to keep members up to date;
Email – Emails are our main form of communication with our Members. Please ensure the Club has an up to date email address to contact you. If you need to update your email address please contact the CLUB SECRETARY.
Notice Board – Relevant information regarding upcoming meets can be found on the Club Notice Board.
Newsletter
SQUAD PATHWAYS
The athletes in State Squad progress to:
- National Development Squad – athletes who:
- have consistently attended 5+ sessions per week as prescribed by the coach
- have shown the potential to qualified for National Age or National Open Water Championships
- will normally be 13+ (females), 14+ (Males) years of age
- have consistently attended competitions as prescribed by the coach
- are physically and mentally ready for the increase in commitment
- are physically and mentally ready for the increase in training workload
Progressions from State Squad generally occur at the beginning of each season (after Long Course or Short Course State Championships) however a transition phase may take place at any time.
Athlete progression will be decided by the Head Coach.
EQUIPMENT
State Squad Swimmers are asked to have their own:
Drink Bottle (required for training)
- Flippers
- Kick Board
- Pull Buoy
- Paddles
- Snorkels