Derventio eXcel Swim Squad

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We are the elite swimming squad for Derbyshire.
Take a look at our Training Schedule and Selection Criteria to see if you have what it takes.

Training and Attendance Criteria

Training timetables can be downloaded here

The following are the attendance requirements that were set by initial Head Coach, Mark Rose, for the Performance Squad.  These criteria will be reviewed as the standard in the area is raised and to suit the individual swimmer’s needs.

The following are the swimming attendance standards to be achieved:

 

Attending criteria for males

  • 11 years - 12 hours per week, including at least 6 hours at early mornings
  • 12 years - 14 hours per week, including at least 6 hours at early mornings
  • 13 years - 15 hours per week, including at least 6 hours at early mornings
  • 14 years - 16 hours per week, including at least 8 hours at early mornings
  • 15 years - 17 hours per week, including at least 8 hours at early mornings
  • 16 years & over - 18 hours per week, including at least 9 hours at early mornings

Attendance criteria for females

  • 11 years - 12 hours per week, including at least 6 hours at early mornings
  • 12 years - 14 hours per week, including at least 6 hours at early mornings
  • 13 years - 16 hours per week, including at least 6 hours at early mornings
  • 14 years - 17 hours per week, including at least 8 hours at early mornings
  • 15 years & over - 18 hours per week, including at least 9 hours at early mornings

Frequently asked questions

  • Q1: Why do females have to do more?
  • A1: Female's biological age is normally, at least, 12 months in advance of Males during early adolescence.
  • Q2: Why is a large proportion of training to be done at early mornings? I am a 12 year old male & I could still do 14 hours by doing all evening sessions & 2 morning sessions, but the above criteria means that I have to do at least 3, possibly 4 mornings.
  • A2: Time off in the evening will provide you with much needed rest, recovery & socialising time. These 'free' evenings can also be used to catch up on homework or coursework for older swimmers.
  • Morning sessions are vital in preparing you to swim fast morning heats & also for preparing you for the long-term high performance programme you are now in.
  • If a swimmer builds the 'morning' habit young, it will stay with them for life.
  • If a swimmer stays in bed, rather than training, they will not be catching up on homework! The most common excuse for missing training.

Criteria taken from: The "Club X Swimmer Information/Induction Pack - Prepared by Mark Rose - 2003"