Preparing to Swim

Gear to get the best out of squad sessions

• Swim cap, goggles and togs
• Drink bottle
• Swim bag (ideally mesh to drain water) including:
• Kick board (optional)
• Pull buoy
• Paddles (consider both technique and standard paddles)
• Flippers
• Swim snorkel (optional)
• Band

(All gear named)

Being one of the team - squad etiquette

Swim Squad etiquette and tips for understanding the coach.

To ensure that everyone has a great experience, there are simple rules that apply when in the pool.

• Always leave 5 seconds apart
• Always swim to the left hand side of the lane
• When finished your set, please pull to the side of the wall so the other lane swimmers can finish.
• Respect other swimmers no matter what their ability
• Note your times for sets…this will help you gauge improvement and ensure you are completing the session for best results.
• Listen carefully for rest interval timings – these also help you achieve the maximum benefit of the prescribed set.
• Think about pace control / what level of intensity is this set supposed to be at (refer chart)
• Unless death, is imminent, do not stand up in the middle of the lane.
• Be considerate of others in lane (no matter of ability)
• And if you don’t understand instructions – please ask! (You can be sure you are not the only one with a similar query)
• A sense of humour at all times is an asset :-)