Time Trial Dates 2013

ASA Competitive Swimming Performance Awards

As of January 2012, we introduced the ASA Competitive Swimming Performance Awards to the time trials and competitive aspects of the Club.  The awards are split into two categories; Sprint (50m and 100m) and Middle Distance (200m and 400m).  There are four levels for each category (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum).  The tables in the attached document list the times needed to complete each level.  Once the 50m/100m or 200m/400m time is achieved for one stroke, a flash badge can be purchased.  Once all times are achieved for that level the award badge can be purchased.  The new system will aid the coaches with group movements and allow swimmers to keep track and be rewarded for their progress.  Times can be achieved at time trials as well as team galas and open meets.

Click here to download the list of times.

Group Structure

Click here to download swimming group structure, goals and movement requirements.  Please note that swimming group movements are not made solely based on performance times but also upon ability, technique, attitude, stamina, age, test set results as well as attendance at training and open meets.

Time Trial Arrangements

Club time trials will be held from the first available Sunday of each month. Junior squads, teaching and pre-junior groups will swim from 5.00 to 6.30 and the Senior squads including junior and senior intermediates plus pre-seniors and masters from 6.30 to 8 pm.

Each group will complete 3 timed swims (200m, 100m, 50m) and the programme will rotate through the strokes and distances.

The times achieved are used for team selection, group movement and sprint award badges, so it is important that members attend regularly.

Trials take place at Tudor Grange Pool.

These trials are open to any member of senior, masters, junior, intermediate, pre-junior or teaching groups.