Squad Pathway

Nelson South Squad Pathway

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.

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 3 sessions per week.

Equipment List:

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

JAG Squad

Swimmers who are part of the JAG squad are now in a phase of development where they are learning to train and attend 5 sessions per week. 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
Pull buoy
Small paddles
Freestyle snorkel
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.

Equipment List:

Drink bottle
Fins
Pull buoy
Small paddles
Freestyle snorkel
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 8 sessions available. 7 to 8 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

https://www.fina.org/content/fina-approved-swimwear%20

Examples of Gear

Pull Bouy

Swim Paddles

Freestyle Snorkel