Gold Squad 

Introduction:  Gold is a competitive squad dedicated to aiding swimmers development and individual goals by progressing race skills through focused stoke techniques. Promoting a positive mindset by supporting every individual swimmer and ensuring that swimmers understand that consistent and intense training are vital to ensure success. Swimmers must be committed to reaching their full potential by developing core skills such as dedication, time keeping, perseverance, focus and sportsmanship.

Training Schedule: Pool training hours available per week: 7.5 hours, S&C: 1 hour

Criteria for squad entry:

• Swimmers in Gold squad will have achieved/ working towards a minimum of county qualifications across more than one distance and or stroke.
• Aiming to acquire multiple regional qualifying times (Swimmers in the top lane will strive to qualify for Summer Nationals). 
• Attend all agreed training sessions per week inclusive of S&C (75% minimum).
• Demonstrate a consistent work ethic and continue to focus on drills, fitness and skill acquisition.
• Be committed to a year-round training programme. 
• Enter and compete in all meets as outlined by coach inclusive of White Horse, Kent Junior and Arena League.
• Understand how to use a pace clock and knowledge of all personal best times.
• Be a positive role model respect your club, coach and fellow swimmers.
• Entry into Gold squad is through the attainment of the above performance criteria in addition to displaying the following core values; maturity, dedication, coachability, perseverance, time keeping, sportsmanship and loyalty.

Exit Criteria: 

• Swimmers who do not attend sufficient open meets when invited to do so inclusive of; National Arenal League, Kent Junior League, Kent Relays, Club Championships, Counties, Regionals and Nationals.
• Swimmers who decline to swim at Arena Leage for any reason will be putting their place in the squad at risk at the discretion of the head coach.
• Anyone who does not to contribute positively to the squad culture.
• Any behaviours deemed to negatively impact the squad.
• Failure to achieve the required competitive level based on age and performance.

Pathways:

• For swimmers exceeding performance levels and criteria consideration will be given for bridging or a move to Age Performance or Elite squads. 
• For swimmers unable to demonstrate progress given a reasonable time or meet the performance levels and criteria based on age will be moved to Skills squad.

Age: The minimum age for athletes entering this squad is 12 years old. Any exceptions on entry to gold squad will be at the discretion of the lead coach.

Equipment Required: 

Swim equipment and club kit can be purchased through swim path using the 10% discount code Bromley10.

Targeted Competitions:

• The aim at these competitions will be to maximise swimmers’ performance.
• Competitions will take place at the end of a training cycle where physiological preparation should be optimal.
• Event focus should around primary and secondary events and agreed with your coach before entry.
• Any swimmer wishing to attend a competitions outside of the proposed gala list is required to consult with the head coach beforehand.

Parental Involvement: Bromley Swimming Club prides itself on being a kind and inclusive community and welcomes parental involvement. If you would like to get involved in volunteering, officiating or fundraising please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our clubs success depends on parents and volunteers helping out at our galas and events as your swimmer progresses through the club. It’s never to late to get involved!