Delta
Coached by Sue Yeomans, Simon Read, David Shamp
Membership of the Delta squad is earned through hard work, good
attitude & commitment. Selection by the Head Coach should
not be considered an automatic progression from the Youth/Senior
squads, and it is not a privilege earned from previous performances
or status.
Click to download the training
schedule.
Base Criteria:
Demonstrating commitment to your swimming will remain as the
primary criteria. You will be expected to attend the 6 pool
training sessions a week an absolute minimum of 4. One of
which must be one of the 2 hour sessions.
You must also be able to demonstrate your commitment by having a
good work ethic and a desire for excellence when training.
Good behavior and good timekeeping is a must.
If you have obtained County consideration times (or better), you
may be asked to train alongside Delta squad to maximize your
potential when you reach competition should you be unable to commit
to the training regime. This will be at the discretion of the Head
Coach.
Attend long course sessions when in the programme.
You must have a legal time at 200m on all strokes, and be able
to complete the full 2 hour session.
You must have the correct equipment at all sessions, fins, 2
pairs of goggles, kick board and paddles.
Notes:
1. Land training does not count as one of your
sessions.
Some of you are studying for GCSE and A levels etc, and there will
be occasions when school/college work will have to take priority,
but with careful planning it is possible to fit your swimming
training around this. It has been done before!
Remember, if you have a problem, talk to your Coach.
3. If you are involved in "other" sports at School
etc, this will not be seen as a substitute for your swim
training.
4. There will be no part sessions, as the aims
and specifics of the training will not be reached, and it causes
disruption to the session.
5. Your membership of Delta Squad will be
periodically reviewed.
6. Remember 4 sessions will not be enough to ensure you reach
your full potential.
Please take time to decide if you really want to fully commit to
the Delta training program. If you cannot make all the requirements
stated you will be asked to swim with the Youth or Senior
squads. Whilst I appreciate there will be problems for some
of you, I need to establish firm guidelines so the sessions are to
the maximum benefit for the attending swimmers.
I hope you understand that I cannot make exceptions for anyone
so please don't ask!
The club is expanding and I have to be able to give those
swimmers that wish to make swimming their number one sport the pool
time to ensure their full potential can be met. There will
always be an option to rejoin if your circumstances change in
future.
Dorking SC is a club for all levels and abilities and our squad
system allows every swimmer to achieve what they want to in the
sport. The coaching team is very dedicated and talented. I as Head
Coach take at least one squad session during the training week,
Something that doesn't happen in a lot of swimming clubs.
Please think carefully about whether you are able to meet the
requirements for the Delta squad. Swimming is not an easy
sport and requires dedication, patience and lots of hard work in
the pool to achieve success.
Delta Squad Application Form
Sue Yeomans
Head Coach