Squad Pathway

Nelson South Squad Pathway

All squads train at Hampden Street Pool in summer (term 4 and term 1) and Riverside in winter (terms 2 & 3)

Seahorses

Swimmers in this squad are part of a technique-based program teaching all 4 strokes. Seahorses may compete at Nelson South Club Nights, Club Champs and local meets. They attend 2 sessions per week in summer and once a week in winter.

Equipment List:

Drink bottle
Cap and goggles
Fins
A big smile :-)

Talent ID Squad

Swimmers in this squad have developed skills across all strokes and are ready to develop both competitive and training skills. TID squad members are encouraged to swim at Club and local swim meets. They train three sessions per week in summer and two sessions per week in winter.

Equipment List:

Drink bottle
Cap and goggles
Fins and Kickboard
A big smile :-)

JAG (Junior Age Group) Squad

Swimmers who are part of the JAG squad are now in a phase of development where they are learning to train and attend four sessions per week in summer and three in winter. JAG Squad members attend Regional meets with the target of qualifying for the New Zealand Junior Festival or attending South Island Country & Town.

Equipment List:

Drink bottle
Fins and Kickboard
Goggles & Cap
A positive outlook!

Youth Squad

This squad is training towards qualifying and competing at the New Zealand Junior Festival and Age Group National meets as well as local and club meets. Swimmers will have 6 sessions available with 5 to 6 sessions being optimal for their development (both summer and winter).

Equipment List:

Drink bottle
Fins and kickboard
Pull buoy
Small paddles
A winning head space!

National Squad

National Squad swimmers follow a program that starts to focus on their stronger events and distances. They are training for optimal performance at National meets. National swimmers have eight sessions available. Seven to eight sessions are required for optimal development.

Equipment List:

Drink bottle
Pull buoy
Small paddles
Large paddles
Freestyle snorkel
A Nelson South mind set!!

Link to FINA approved Swimwear

Some useful swimwear/gear sites:

www.swimt3.co.nz
www.teamline.co.nz
www.rebelsport.co.nz
www.swimshop.co.nz

Examples of Gear

Pull Bouy

Swim Paddles

Freestyle Snorkel