Squad Structure

Mid Beds Swim Squad

2009 Development Guidelines

Mid Beds Swim Squad was founded in 1993. MBSS is supported by Mid Beds District Council which offers elite training opportunities to the best swimmers in the region. Each year swimmers are invited to join the swim squad based on their performances during the year, and are also put forward by the Head Coach of their feeder club.

Squad Structure

Mid Beds Swim Squad is accredited at the Swim21 Competitive Development Level, and is hoping to reach Performance Level in the next few years. The MBSS Development Squads are a Talent Identification opportunity and are to supplement the development process in their feeder club environment.

Selection and promotion for all squads is based on both competition times and talent identification by the coaches. Standards may vary each year dependant on the standard of the cohort of swimmers in the region in any one year. There is no ‘place for life’ on the Swim Squad-membership may be discontinued if a swimmer does not maintain their standard or if they do not reach the required standard to be promoted to the next squad by the time they have reached the upper age level

Swimming is a training intensive sport, and in comparison with some other sports, requires a significant commitment to training at a relatively young age. If swimmers joining the squads are to develop their potential they are expected to train at and above your training commitment as laid out in the MBSS training agreements.

Performance A

Reaching the required performance level, and training attendance is no guarantee that the swimmer will stay in a particular squad or will progress to the next squad. Effort levels, attitude in training, potential and coaches discretion are also considerations in squad movement.

Requirements Details
Commitment Requirements Individualised session requirement per week, plus 2 land sessions per week
LTAD Requirements 8-10 sessions per week, Land Training, Log Book
Aim
  • The development of swimmers to compete at Open, Regional and National events with competitive results
  • To place swimmers in the national final’s, winning medals, and to place swimmers on British Swimming Programme
  • To develop the disciplined practical and psychological skills necessary to train and perform at this level
  • To play a mentorship role for the younger swimmers in MBSS
Criteria
  • Swimmers must only compete in meets selected by the Head Coach
  • All swimmers must attend their minimum training requirement per week
  • All swimmers must attend a minimum of 2 land training sessions per week
  • All swimmers must keep an up to date log book
  • Swimmers must show a good attitude in training and competition
  • Long course training is compulsory in this squad
  • Swimmers need to be responsible for their own training needs and requirements
Equipment Kickboard, Pullbuoy, Small Fins, Finger Paddles, Large Paddles, Snorkel, Drinks Bottles (full!) and Heart Rate Monitor
Competitions Level 1 & 2 meets (minimum one per cycle), Regional Championships, Nationals. 12 meets per swimming year.
Home Club Speedo, Counties, Club Champs
Training 48 weeks per year minimum, specialized training for specific events, additional training may be provided at long course venues.
Training in Performance Squads shall train solely with MBSS. Any swimmer that is found to have broken this rule may jeopardize their place in MBSS.

Flitwick

Saxon

 Land (Saxon)

AM

PM

AM

PM

  
Monday 0600-0800   0600-0800 1800-2000 Included
Tuesday 0600-0800   0600-0800 1800-2030 Included
Wednesday     Invite Only Selected 

1730-1930

  
Thursday 0600-0800   0600-0800 1800-2030 Included
Friday       1800-2000  
Saturday     0730-0930    
Sunday 0700-0900        

Performance B

Reaching the required performance level, and training attendance is no guarantee that the swimmer will stay in a particular squad or will progress to the next squad. Effort levels, attitude in training, potential and coaches discretion are also considerations in squad movement.

Requirements Details
Commitment Requirements Individualised session requirement per week, plus 2 land sessions per week
LTAD Requirements 8-10 sessions per week, Land Training, Log Book
Aim
  • The development of swimmers to compete at Open, Regional and National events with competitive results
  • To place swimmers in the national final’s, winning medals, and to place swimmers on British Swimming Programme
  • To develop the disciplined practical and psychological skills necessary to train and perform at this level
  • To play a mentorship role for the younger swimmers in MBSS
Criteria
  • Swimmers must only compete in meets selected by the Head Coach
  • All swimmers must attend their minimum training requirement per week
  • All swimmers must attend a minimum of 2 land training sessions per week
  • All swimmers must keep an up to date log book
  • Swimmers must show a good attitude in training and competition
  • Long course training is compulsory in this squad
  • Swimmers need to be responsible for their own training needs and requirements
Equipment Kickboard, Pullbuoy, Small Fins, Finger Paddles, Large Paddles, Snorkel, Drinks Bottles (full!) and Heart Rate Monitor
Competitions Level 1 & 2 meets (minimum one per cycle), Regional Championships, Nationals. 12 meets per swimming year.
Home Club Speedo, Counties, Club Champs
Training 48 weeks per year minimum, specialized training for specific events, additional training may be provided at long course venues.
Training in Performance Squads shall train solely with MBSS. Any swimmer that is found to have broken this rule may jeopardize their place in MBSS.

Flitwick

Saxon

 Land (Saxon)

AM

PM

AM

PM

  
Monday 0600-0800   0600-0800 1900-2030 Included
Tuesday 0600-0800   0600-0800 1800-2000  
Wednesday     Invite Only Selected 1730-1930, Others 1800-1930  
Thursday 0600-0800   0600-0800 1900-2100 Included
Friday       Invite Only  
Saturday     0730-0930    
Sunday 0700-0900        

Intermediate / University

Reaching the required performance level, and training attendance is no guarantee that the swimmer will stay in a particular squad or will progress to the next squad. Effort levels, attitude in training, potential and coaches discretion are also considerations in squad movement.

Requirements Details
Commitment Requirements None
LTAD Requirements No requirement
Aim
  • The development of swimmers to compete at Open, Regional and National events with competitive results
  • To place swimmers in the national final’s, winning medals, and to place swimmers on British Swimming Programme
  • To develop the disciplined practical and psychological skills necessary to train and perform at this level
  • To play a mentorship role for the younger swimmers in MBSS
Criteria
  • Swimmers must only compete in meets selected by the Head Coach
  • All swimmers must attend their minimum training requirement per week
  • All swimmers must keep an up to date log book
  • Swimmers must show a good attitude in training and competition
  • Long course training is compulsory in this squad
  • Swimmers need to be responsible for their own training needs and requirements
Equipment Kickboard, Pullbuoy, Small Fins, Finger Paddles, Large Paddles, Snorkel, Drinks Bottles (full!) and Heart Rate Monitor
Competitions Level 1 & 2 meets (minimum one per cycle), Regional Championships, Nationals. 12 meets per swimming year.
Home Club Speedo, Counties, Club Champs
Training 48 weeks per year minimum, specialized training for specific events, additional training may be provided at long course venues.
Training in Intermediate Squad shall train with MBSS and their Home Club.

Flitwick

Saxon

 Land (Saxon)

AM

PM

AM

PM

  
Monday 0600-0800   0600-0800    
Tuesday 0600-0800   0600-0800 2000-2100  
Wednesday          
Thursday 0600-0800   0600-0800 2000-2100  
Friday          
Saturday          
Sunday          

Development A

Reaching the required performance level, and training attendance is no guarantee that the swimmer will stay in a particular squad or will progress to the next squad. Effort levels, attitude in training, potential and coaches discretion are also considerations in squad movement.

Requirements Details
Commitment Requirements 5-6 sessions per week to include 1 morning, plus 1 land session per week
LTAD Requirements 5 sessions per week up to 11 years 

6 sessions per week 12 years

plus Land Training, Log Book
Aim
  • The development of swimmers to compete at Open, Regional and National events with competitive results
  • To place swimmers in the national final’s, winning medals, and to place swimmers on British Swimming Programme
  • To develop the disciplined practical and psychological skills necessary to train and perform at this level
  • To play a mentorship role for the younger swimmers in MBSS
Criteria
  • Swimmers must only compete in meets selected by the Head Coach
  • All swimmers must attend their minimum training requirement per week
  • All swimmers must attend a minimum of 1 land training session per week
  • All swimmers must keep an up to date log book
  • Swimmers must show a good attitude in training and competition
  • Long course training is compulsory in this squad
  • Swimmers need to be responsible for their own training needs and requirements
Equipment Kickboard, Pullbuoy, Small Fins, Finger Paddles, Large Paddles, Snorkel, Drinks Bottles (full!) and Heart Rate Monitor
Competitions Level 1 & 2 meets (minimum one per cycle), Regional Championships, Nationals. 12 meets per swimming year.
Home Club Speedo, Counties, Club Champs
Training 48 weeks per year minimum, specialized training for specific events, additional training may be provided at long course venues.
Training in Development A Squad shall train solely with MBSS. Any swimmer that is found to have broken this rule may jeopardize their place in MBSS.

Flitwick

Saxon

 Land (Saxon)

AM

PM

AM

PM

  
Monday 0600-0800   0600-0800    
Tuesday       1900-2100 Included
Wednesday     Invite Only 1800-1930  
Thursday 0600-0800   0600-0800 1800-2000 Included
Friday          
Saturday     0730-0930    
Sunday 0700-0900        

Development B

Reaching the required performance level, and training attendance is no guarantee that the swimmer will stay in a particular squad or will progress to the next squad. Effort levels, attitude in training, potential and coaches discretion are also considerations in squad movement.

Requirements Details
Commitment Requirements 4-5 sessions per week to include 1 morning (to include sessions with Home Club), plus 1 land session per week
LTAD Requirements 4-5 sessions per week, Land Training, Log Book
Aim
  • The development of swimmers to compete at Open, Regional and National events with competitive results
  • To place swimmers in the national final’s, winning medals, and to place swimmers on British Swimming Programme
  • To play a mentorship role for the younger swimmers in MBSS
Criteria
  • Swimmers must only compete in meets selected by the Head Coach
  • All swimmers must attend their minimum training requirement per week
  • All swimmers must attend a minimum of 1 land training sessions per week
  • All swimmers must keep an up to date log book
  • Swimmers must show a good attitude in training and competition
  • Long course training is compulsory in this squad
  • Swimmers need to be responsible for their own training needs and requirements
Equipment Kickboard, Pullbuoy, Small Fins, Finger Paddles, Large Paddles, Snorkel, Drinks Bottles (full!) and Heart Rate Monitor
Competitions Level 1 & 2 meets (minimum one per cycle), Regional Championships, Nationals. 12 per swimming year.
Home Club Speedo, Counties, Club Champs
Training 48 weeks per year minimum, specialized training for specific events, additional training may be provided at long course venues.
Training in Development B Squad shall train with MBSS and Home Club.

Flitwick

Saxon

 Land (Saxon)

AM

PM

AM

PM

  
Monday 0600-0800   0600-0800    
Tuesday       1900-2100 Included
Wednesday     Invite Only Invite only 

1800-1930

  
Thursday 0600-0800   0600-0800 1800-2000 Included
Friday          
Saturday          
Sunday 0700-0900        

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