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Squad Structure

RSC SQUAD STRUCTURE 2010-11:

All squads are structured at levels according to swimmers ability and age. Swimmers are assessed into the appropriate squad by one of our qualified coaches using a short in the water assessment of their swimming abililty. Parents are asked to fill out a short questionarre while their child is completing their assessment so that coaches can also consider their age and social aspects when selecting the correct squad. As this assessment is used only as a guide, quite often a swimmer will attend their first training session and be moved up or down a squad accordingly after seeing how they cope with an hour long session.

It is recommended that swimmers attend at least 75% of the training sessions offered to them, however consideration is taken into their other activities such as other sports, school committments, illness and injury.

Please browse through our structure using the links below. If you are interested in joining, please contact the President Mark Blizzard on 9893 1962 or markblizzard@optusnet.com.au

 

National Squad

Coach: Tracy Johnston - Head Coach (pool & dryland)    Sessions per week: 8

About National Squad

National Squad is the highest level of the Ringwood Swimming Club squad structure. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 8 pool sessions per week of 1.5 hours in duration. In addition to this, swimmers are also expected to attend 2 dryland sessions per week of 45mins to 1 hour in duration. National Squad will train alongside Performance Squad at many sessions, allowing a smoother transition of swimmers through the squads. Swimmers in this squad are expected to make the highest commitment to competitive swimming to achieve success at national level competitions. The Head Coach of the Ringwood Swimming Club is directly responsible for the training of National Squad.

National Squad Selection:

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel (front facing), drag shorts, mesh bag for equipment, skipping rope.

  

Performance Squad

Coach: Tracy Johnston - Head Coach (pool & dryland)   Sessions per week: 6 - 8

About Performance Squad

Performance Squad is the 6th level of the Ringwood Swimming Club squad structure. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 6 - 8 pool sessions per week, ranging from 1.5 – 2.0 hours in duration. In addition to this, swimmers are also expected to attend 2 dryland sessions per week of 45 minutes to 1 hour in duration. Performance Squad will train alongside National Squad at many sessions, allowing for a smooth transition of swimmers through the squads. Swimmers in this squad are expected to make a high commitment to competitive swimming to achieve success at state level competitions.

  

Performance Squad Selection

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel (front facing), drag shorts, mesh bag for equipment, skipping rope. 

 

Target Squad

Coach: Phil Darbyshire - INTERIM COACH (pool)   Luke Foden (dryland)    Sessions per week: 5

About Target Squad

Target Squad is the 5th level of the Ringwood Swimming Club squad structure. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 5 pool sessions per week, ranging from 1.0 – 1.5 hours in duration. In addition to this, swimmers are also expected to attend 1 dryland sessions per week of 45 minutes duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected to make a commitment to competitive swimming to achieve state qualifying times and compete regularly at external meets. Target squad will have one coach responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 2 – 3 years in Target squad.

Target Squad Selection

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel (front facing), drag shorts, mesh bag for equipment, skipping rope.

 

Development Squad

Coach: Phil Darbyshire - INTERIM COACH             Sessions per week: 4  

About Development Squad

Development Squad is the 4th level of the Ringwood Swimming Club squad structure. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 4 pool sessions per week, which are 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected to make a commitment to competitive swimming to achieve success at external competitions. Development Squad will have one coach responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 – 2 years in Development Squad.

Development Squad Selection:

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy, mesh bag for equipment, skipping rope.

 

Splash Squad

Coach: Sophie Fitzgerald & Phil Darbyshire        Sessions per week: 3

About Splash Squad

Splash Squad is the 3rd level of the Ringwood Swimming Club squad structure. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 3 pool sessions per week, which are 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected to have a desire to compete and work to achieve success district level competitions. Splash Squad will have one coach responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 – 2 years in Splash Squad.

Splash Squad Selection:

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy, mesh bag for equipment, skipping rope

 

Ryan Squad

Coach: Sophie Fitzgerald & Phil Darbyshire        Sessions per week: 3

About Ryan Squad

Ryan Squad is the 2nd level of the Ringwood Swimming Club squad structure. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 3 pool sessions per week, which are 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected to have a desire to compete and work to achieve success district level competitions. Ryan Squad will have one coach responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 – 2 years in Ryan Squad. 

Ryan Squad Selection

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy, mesh bag for equipment, skipping rope.

 

Hentschel Squad

Coach:  Tracy Johnston       Sessions per week: 2

About Hentschel Squad

Hentschel Squad is the 1st level of the Ringwood Swimming Club squad structure. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 2 pool sessions per week, which are 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected to have a desire to compete and work to achieve success at club level competitions. Hentschel Squad will have one coach responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 year in Hentschel Squad.

Hentschel Squad Selection

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy.

 

Fry Squad

Coach: Emily Fitzgerald          Sessions per week: 1

About Fry Squad

Fry Squad is the 3rd level of the Ringwood Swimming Club Junior squad structure, and is equivalent to level 7 of our LTS program. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 1 pool session per week, which is 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected have good stamina, and a desire to compete at introductory level competitions within the club. Fry Squad will have one coach responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Fry squad only operates during school term times. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 year in Fry Squad.

Fry Squad Selection

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy.  

 

Novice Squad

Coach: Emily Fitzgerald           Sessions per week: 1

About Novice Squad

Novice Squad is the 2nd level of the Ringwood Swimming Club Junior squad structure, and is the equivalent to level 6 of our LTS program. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 1 pool session per week, which is 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected have a desire to compete and be willing to participate in introductory level competitions within the club. Novice Squad will have one coach responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Novice squad only operates during school term times. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 year in Novice Squad.

 

Novice Squad Selection

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins, pull buoy

 

Pre-Squad

Coach: Meg Lane & Amy Kreuzer        Sessions per week: 1

About Pre-Squad

Pre-Squad is the 1st (entry) level of the Ringwood Swimming Club Junior squad structure, and is the equivalent to level 5 of our LTS program. This squad was previously known as Bridging Program. Swimmers in this squad are expected to attend 1 pool session per week, which is 1 hour in duration. Swimmers in this squad are expected have a desire to compete and be willing to participate in introductory level competitions within the club. Pre-Squad will have two coaches responsible for their training, who will be present at all sessions. Pre-squad only operates during school term times. Swimmers can expect to spend an average of 1 year in Pre-Squad.

 

Pre-Squad Selection:

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Goggles, RSC Cap (compulsory), drink bottle, short fins

 

SQUAD PROMOTIONS:

Promotions will be conducted at the end of September and again at the end of March. Swimmers will be promoted based on selection criteria for the squad above their current squad.

 

Assessment of new swimmers

We do require squad swimmers to be able to swim correct freestyle, backstroke and basic breastroke with a basic understanding of dolphin kick, however we also run learn to swim lesson for swimmers who are not quite ready for squads!

Please contact Mark Blizzard on 9893 1962 or email at markblizzard@optusnet.com.au to arrange an free assessment!

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