B-Squad

Aims: Sound competitive technique on all 4 strokes, effective competition turns and dives, qualify for Yorkshire Championships and prepare for A Squad and National Development Squads.

B Squad offers a higher intensity of training to C squad for competitive swimmers, looking to reach Yorkshire qualifying times.  Swimmers should be able to commit to a minimum of 4/5 pool-based sessions and B squad also introduces land-based training.  Swimmers will typically be between the ages of 11-14 however, exceptional 10-year-olds with a high level of potential may be offered a place in B squad.  B squad swimmers will be expected to represent Sheffield City Swimming Club in a minimum of 4 competitions per year and we recommend a maximum of 12.  To be offered a trial in B squad from C squad you should have; sound technique on 3/4strokes, be able to tumble turn and track start dive, be attending 4/5 C squad sessions to build stamina and have capacity to take on training of greater duration and intensity

Head Coach: Claire Robinson

Constitution: 30 swimmers

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