State Squad

 

​Purpose:

Cheltenham Swimming Club’s State Squad is for swimmers who have

made the commitment to swimming as their main sport. The endeavours

of swimmers in the State Squad are to perform to the highest standards at

Victorian State Long Course and State Short Course.

Prerequisites:

• Swimmer must be 11 years old to 15 years old

• Swimmers of 12+ years must have 2+ State LC qualifying times of 100m or greater

• If 12+ years then the swimmer must have competed in these events at States

• Dedicated to a 95% attendance rate

• Swimmers aged 11 years must have competed at Metro Championships and/or

      All Juniors and be targeting State times (coaches' discretion)

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Requirements:

• Dedicated to complete 4+ Pool Sessions per week

• Must participate in either:

  • Pilates Session and Dryland Session at Waves

  • 2 sessions per week at Core Advantage

• Fulfill all Warm Up requirements before Competitions and Training as taught by Physio or Core Advantage

• Minimum 2 competitions per month (check TeamApp for meets)

• Swimmers must wear team uniform to every meet

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Strength and Conditioning

Strength is crucial for swimmers’ performance in the pool. National Development squad swimmers should attend Core Advantage strength training sessions, twice per week preferred. Swimmers who train with Core are not required to attend dryland sessions on Thursdays.

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Pilates helps strengthen core muscles and establish connectivity throughout the body. Pilates also helps prevent injury, activate muscles, and ensure the muscles are functioning equally by combating overcompensation. State Squad swimmers should contact Move Move Pilates to organize sessions.