Performance 1 (P1)

Squad Training Goals

Commitment:
  • Consistent attendance is essential for progression and performance. Swimmers are expected to attend all scheduled sessions for their squad. While occasional absences are understandable, a strong commitment to training is a fundamental expectation for remaining in performance squads.
  • Attendance will be reviewed every 6 weeks, and swimmers must maintain a minimum of 85% attendance across their allocated sessions. Those who do not meet this standard without valid reason will be considered for movement to a squad with fewer training demands.
  • Swimmers who do not compete in the recommended meets or fail to demonstrate a competitive attitude may also be moved to an alternative squad more appropriate to their level of commitment.
  • It is also important to note that swimmers must attend a minimum of one morning session per week as well as attend long course training at least once a month.
Squad Moves:
  • All squad selections are subject to the head of the squad’s decision and can be discussed with parents and coaches on a personal basis.

Qualification

Automatic Qualification
(must meet 1 of 3 criteria)
  • Qualified for British Nationals or English Nationals
  • Achieved FINA Points of 600 or above
  • Ranked Top 40 in Great Britain

Consideration Qualification
(must meet 3 of 4 criteria)
  • Finalist at Winter Nationals or Regional Finalist in individual events
  • Achieved FINA Points of 550 or above
  • Ranked Top 60 GB or Top 30 Home Nations
  • 15 End-of-Year (EOY) 

Equipment

Swimmers should always be in possession of a full complement of equipment and should always wear club kit to competitions. This should include:
  • Full AVSC kit (t-shirt, hoody) tracksuit bottoms and/or shorts, bag and club swimming hat. Full AVSC Kit must also be worn at all medal ceremonies.
  • Training equipment: 2 fluid bottles, snorkel, kick board, pull buoy, ankle band, fins (short blade), finger paddles and paddles.

Performance 2 (P2)

Squad Training Goals

Commitment:
  • Consistent attendance is essential for progression and performance. Swimmers are expected to attend all scheduled sessions for their squad. While occasional absences are understandable, a strong commitment to training is a fundamental expectation for remaining in performance squads.
  • Attendance will be reviewed every 6 weeks, and swimmers must maintain a minimum of 85% attendance across their allocated sessions. Those who do not meet this standard without valid reason will be considered for movement to a squad with fewer training demands.
  • Swimmers who do not compete in the recommended meets or fail to demonstrate a competitive attitude may also be moved to an alternative squad more appropriate to their level of commitment.
  • It is also important to note that swimmers must attend a minimum of one morning session per week as well as attend long course training at least once a month.
Squad Moves:
  • All squad selections are subject to the head of the squad’s decision and can be discussed with parents and coaches on a personal basis.

Qualification

Automatic Qualification
(must meet 1 of 3 criteria)
  • Accepted to Regionals in 2 or more individual events
  • Achieved FINA Points of 535 or above
  • Ranked Top 60 GB
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Consideration Qualification
(must meet 3 of 4 criteria)
  • Gained Regional qualification in 3 or more events (individual only)
  • Achieved FINA Points of 450 or above
  • Ranked Top 100 GB or Top 80 Home Nations
  • 15 End-of-Year (EOY) attendance sessions

Equipment

Swimmers should always be in possession of a full complement of equipment and should always wear club kit to competitions. This should include:
  • Full AVSC kit (t-shirt, hoody) tracksuit bottoms and/or shorts, bag and club swimming hat. Full AVSC Kit must also be worn at all medal ceremonies.
  • Training equipment: 2 fluid bottles, snorkel, kick board, pull buoy, ankle band, fins (short blade), finger paddles and paddles.

Performance 3 (P3)

Squad Training Goals

Commitment:
  • Consistent attendance is essential for progression and performance. Swimmers are expected to attend all scheduled sessions for their squad. While occasional absences are understandable, a strong commitment to training is a fundamental expectation for remaining in performance squads.
  • Attendance will be reviewed every 6 weeks, and swimmers must maintain a minimum of 85% attendance across their allocated sessions. Those who do not meet this standard without valid reason will be considered for movement to a squad with fewer training demands.
  • Swimmers who do not compete in the recommended meets or fail to demonstrate a competitive attitude may also be moved to an alternative squad more appropriate to their level of commitment.
  • It is also important to note that swimmers must attend a minimum of one morning session per week as well as attend long course training at least once a month.
Squad Moves:
  • All squad selections are subject to the head of the squad’s decision and can be discussed with parents and coaches on a personal basis.

Qualification

Automatic Qualification
(must meet 1 of 3 criteria)
  • ·Achieved a Regional time in an individual event
  • ·Achieved FINA Points of 450 or above
  • ·Ranked Top 100 GB
Consideration Qualification
(must meet 3 of 4 criteria)
  • Qualified for multiple County events
  • Achieved FINA Points of 350 or above
  • Ranked Top 100 Home Nations
  • 14 End-of-Year (EOY) 

Equipment

Swimmers should always be in possession of a full complement of equipment and should always wear club kit to competitions. This should include:
  • Full AVSC kit (t-shirt, hoody) tracksuit bottoms and/or shorts, bag and club swimming hat. Full AVSC Kit must also be worn at all medal ceremonies.
  • Training equipment: 2 fluid bottles, snorkel, kick board, pull buoy, ankle band, fins (short blade), finger paddles and paddles.