Group 3

Group 3 focuses on “Training to Train – Building Swimmers” and swimmers will typically be aged between 11 and 13 years old. Group 3 swimmers train six hours per week in the pool - please see the CSSC Training Schedule (2020-2021) for days and times.

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 entry criteria.

Group 4 Entry Criteria

High performance group
Swim 20 x 100m F/C on 1:45
Swim 15 x 100m I.M. on 2m00s with correct turns
Swim 1500m F/C with bilateral breathing and correct tumble turns
Swim T30 time trial with continuous swimming
Swim 400m kick on 4 strokes
Swim 200m Fly legally
Achieve DIV 2 qualifying time in their Age Groups in 2 different strokes, one alternate and one simultaneous.

Useful Links

Criteria for Group 3 (Aug 2019)

Parent's Information Night Slides - Group 3 (N ov 2019)

CSSC Training Schedule (2021-2022)

Group 3 Bank Duty roster - Coming soon