Aqua Force 1:
- Minimum 7 sessions per week.
- Training to Compete in Galas as directed by the Coach.
- Attend Land Training programme as directed by the Coach.
- Attend 1 morning during the week ( Excluding Saturday)
- Commitment will be necessary for your progression.
- Aiming to be a Medallists or Finalist at the best level they can. Achieve either a National Qualifying time or N&D and NER top 10 or higher will be your minimum goal.
Aqua Force 2:
- Minimum 6 sessions per week,
- Training to Compete in galas as directed by the Coach.
- Attend 1 morning during the week (Excluding Saturday)
- Attend Land Training program as directed by the Coach.
- Commitment will be necessary for your progression.
- Aiming to be a Medallist or Finalist at the best level they can. Either finalist at N&D and NER or National qualifier.
Aqua Force 3:
- Minimum 5 hours per week.
- Training to Compete in galas and team competitions ( Junior League)
- Aiming for N&D times or higher.
- Attend 1 morning when directed by the Coach.
- Attend Land Training program as directed by the Coach.
- Commitment will be necessary for your progression.
- Aiming to be a Medallist or a Finalist at the best level you can.
Aqua Force Advanced:
- Minimum 2 hours per week
- 1 Session with Aqua Force 3 group.
- Commitment to train and develop stroke technique.
- Attendance required at early competitions for example Junior League, Academy time trials and graded galas e.g. Bronze Ability.
- Land Training option for some advanced swimmers but is up to the Coach.
*Please Note: Entry into Aqua Force 3 is on the basis of the criteria being consistently achieved.
The Squad Criteria is subject to change as the Academy grows and progresses. All criteria have been set to help your child achieve their potential. Please note that all aspects of the squad criteria are subject to the coaches’ discretion.
The Criteria is set so we have a clear path way for the young people of Hartlepool so they can excel to their best potential and so Aqua Force can produce talented performers for the future of swimming. The criteria are set in accordance with the LTAD for athletes.
Thank You for your continued support. At Aqua Force we will endeavour to make swimming fun, enjoyable and structured for all of our swimmers.
