Group 3

Group 3 focuses on “Training to Train – Building Swimmers” and swimmers will typically be aged between 11 and 15 years old.  Group 3 swimmers train six hours per week in the pool.

Swimmers should bring a mesh bag, pull buoy, snorkel, hand paddle, a pair of swimming fins and a water bottle to every session.

Aims of Group 3

The aims of Group 3 are to:

• Attending 5 training sessions per week is encouraged - one morning session is required
• Should cover between 3.0 - 3.5 km per session
• Master competency across the 4 strokes and starts/turns
• Train within competitive coaching framework
• Attend available competitions
• Keep a log of training and competition performance
• Learn how to set goals and match expected competition performance with training performance
• Responsibility for training equipment
• Acquire a mesh bag, pull buoy, fins, snorkel and hand paddle
• Progress towards Group 4 Squad Entry Criteria.

Useful Links

• CSSC Training Schedule (2023-2024)
• Squad Entry Criteria (2023 - 2024) Coming soon
• The 'Parent on Duty' schedule is managed by the Group 3 What's App group.  Parents / Guardians, please contact registration@sligoswimclub.ie if you are not on the correct Parent on Duty What's App group for your swimmer.