Admission to Competitive Squad:
- Subject to invitation by Lead University Swimming Coach
- Athletes must have achieved the minimum standard of a time equal to or faster than those stated in Table B below in the season prior to admission (Equivalent to the Swim England South East Region Base Qualification Standard). This applies to first year and returning students.
- First claim membership to the University of Surrey Swimming Club for all Championship Competitions and Open Meets
Maintaining a place in Competitive Squad:
- Committing to a minimum of a 36 week programme.
- Maintaining a minimum of 6 pool training sessions per week.
- Attending the weekly core strength and conditioning session plus attending additional individualised strength & conditioning sessions.
- Committing to the full BUCS and BUSL competition programme which takes priority above all other competitions.
Potential Benefits of the Competitive Squad
Those who obtain a place it the Competitive squad will be able to access one Strength and Conditioning session through the University of Surrey. Personalised Strength & Conditioning programmes can be designed for athletes upon request. Places in the Competitive Squad are limited, and final decisions will be made at the sole discretion of Lead University Swimming Coach. Where the number of eligible candidates exceeds the number of places available then the highest performers based on FINA points will be given priority.
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