Country Squad

The Country Squad is for those swimmers who, according to the Coaching Panel, have progressed with technique, fitness and work ethic beyond the Gippy Squad and are seeking to qualify for the Victorian Country Championships.

Swimmers are required to complete all sessions available for the week with the aim to develop quality in all four strokes sufficient for the Victorian Country Championships and competing in the Individual Medley in the Gippsland Championships. Swimmers must compete for the Club at Gippsland meets and qualify and compete at Gippsland Championships. If qualified for Country Championships they must also compete.

5 x Swim and 2 Strength & Conditioning sessions per week.

COACH CONTACT:

Brian Ford 0419 584 145

EQUIPMENT:

Pool Bag
TSC Swim Cap
Kickboard
Goggles
Short CSC Fins
Water Bottle – 2 Litres
Pull Buoy
Snorkel
Roller
Skipping Rope
Theraband (green)

SQUAD FEES

Participation in the squad system is considered to be an annual involvement; therefore the total fees have been averaged out to produce the monthly amount. The same monthly fee is payable for all 12 months of the year. Fees will be charged regardless of a swimmers attendance.

The only exceptions are prolonged absences of more than 4 weeks through injury, illness or family commitments. Please complete the Squad Fee Adjustment Form (found under ” Members/Resources”)

Family Discounts apply. See here

HEALTH AND INJURY MANAGEMENT:

Swimmers will be required to undergo hydration testing and iron level checks and health information sessions in order to assist with maintaining an injury free body.

CONTACT/COMMUNICATION:

It is important for the coach, swimmers and parents to be in contact communicating about the squad and swimmer goal as progress. If there are any matters you wish to discuss about training or competition, please speak to your coach. For invoicing matters, please contact Club Treasurer, Adrian White at tsctreasurer@traralgonswimming.org.au