SWIMMING

SCHOOL SQUAD STRUCTURE 2017 (Jan-Sep)

GOLD SQUAD BLUE SQUAD

Girls: Y10-U6 Boys & Girls
Boys: L6 & U6 L6 & U6

WHITE SHARKS
SQUAD SQUAD
GREEN SQUAD Year 9- Year 9-
RED SQUAD
Girls Only U6 U6
Boys Only
Year 10-11 Year 10-11

GOODHEW SQUAD
Boys & Girls (Year 9)

Happiness is swimming……FAST!!
 SQUAD STRUCTURE 2017 (Jan-Sep) – INFORMATION
Goodhew Squad Advised Entry Requirement: County QT Transition Review: Regional QT

The Goodhew squad will be open to those athletes in Year 9 only, and will consist of both swimming specialists
and multi-sport athletes. The advised minimum standard is County Championship qualifying times. Athlete fast
tracking may occur where necessary, at the sole discretion of the Director of Swimming. The Goodhew squad
focus will be in line with the 9@Millfield program and its ethos; whilst targeting Regional and National
qualification where relevant.

Green Squad Advised Entry Requirement: Regional QT Transition Review: British Champs QT

The Green squad will consist of female athletes only. The squad will consist of athletes that are aspiring to the
regional championships and striving to national & international success. The squad will permit both swimming
specialists and athletes who may play another sport. Athletes who prioritise Triathlon & Modern Pentathlon
will be assigned to the white squad, see below. Each athlete will be given a minimum attendance standard in
order to stay eligible for the squad. Athletes must have a pool-based competition structure. Only athletes in
Years 10 & 11 are eligible to be in the Green squad and any changes will be subject to bi-annual review by the
Director of Swimming.

Red Squad Advised Entry Requirement: Regional QT Transition Review: British Champs QT

The Red squad will consist of male athletes only. The squad will consist of athletes that are aspiring to the
regional championships and striving to national & international success. The squad will permit both swimming
specialists and athletes who may play another sport. Athletes who prioritise Triathlon & Modern Pentathlon
will be assigned to the white squad, see below. Each athlete will be given a minimum attendance standard in
order to stay eligible for the squad. Athletes must have a pool-based competition structure. Only athletes in
Years 10 & 11 are eligible to be in the Red squad and any changes will be subject to bi-annual review by the
Director of Swimming.

Blue Squad Advised Entry Requirement: Regional QT Transition Review: British Champs QT

The Blue Squad will consist of athletes that have attained, or are aiming for Regional qualification standard.
The squad will permit both swimming specialists and athletes who may play another sport. Athletes who
prioritise Triathlon & Modern Pentathlon will be assigned to the white squad. Each athlete will be given a
minimum attendance standard in order to stay eligible for the squad. Athletes must have a pool-based
competition structure. Only athletes in Years L6th & U6th are eligible to be in the Blue squad and changes will
be subject to bi-annual review by the Director of Swimming.

Gold Squad Minimum Entry Requirement: British Champs QT

The Gold squad will consist of those swimmers that have met the British Championship qualifying time for the
current year. On release of the British championships times for the following year, there is potential for squad
transition. This decision will be based on behaviours, development stage and at the complete discretion of the
Director of swimming. The squad will consist of qualifying male athletes in L6th & U6th and qualifying female
athletes in Year 10 – U6th, and potentially others by appointment of the Director of Swimming. The athletes
are required to be a swimming specialist to remain eligible for the squad.

White Squad Advised Entry Requirement: County QT Transition Review: Regional QT

The White squad will consist of those athletes that are triathlon, modern pentathlon and multi-sport based
and have achieved a minimum of County Championship qualifying times. The swimming specialists within the
squad may be required to attend Sharks sessions to fulfil Games commitments. The squad will be open to
those in year 9 to Upper 6th form and will be reviewed twice annually by the Director of Swimming. Please only
attend sessions allocated to your squad group. Changes to schedules of individuals will be subject to
permission from the Director of Swimming.
 GOODHEW SQUAD 2017 (Jan – Sep)

Lead Coach/Point of Contact: Rachel Aldington

Support Coach: Georgie Burtchaell
Athlete Point of Contact: Emma Cain & Harry Chesterman
Admin Point of Contact: Ellie Devine (swimming@millfieldschool.com)

Information
Advised Entry Requirement: County QT Transition Review: Regional QT

The Goodhew squad will be open to those athletes in Year 9 only, and will consist of both
swimming specialists and multi-sport athletes. The advised minimum standard is County
Championship qualifying times. Athlete fast tracking may occur where necessary, at the sole
discretion of the Director of Swimming. The Goodhew squad focus will be in line with the
9@Millfield program and its ethos; whilst targeting Regional and National qualification
where relevant.

Target Meets:
Cycle 1: County Championships Jan Feb 2017
Millfield & Taunton Meet (March 2017)
Cycle 2 (March- Aug): SW Regional Age & Youth Championships May 2017
British Summer Championships July 2017
Home Nations Championships Aug 2017
Process Meets:
Somerset County Championships, Arena League, External Open Meets, Multi-Sport
competitions

Training Schedule:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
AM OFF OFF OFF OFF Land Swim
5.40–6.40 5.40-7.50
Swim
6.50–7.40
Lunch Swim Athletic
1130-1.00 Development
1245-1.30
PM Supervised Prep Swim Swim Supervised Swim
16.15-17.50 4.15-6.00 1.30-3.30 Prep 4.15-6.00
Swim Land 16.15-17.45
6.45-8.15 3.30-4.30 Swim
6.45-8.15

If, for any reason, you need to miss a training session, please communicate this by email to
your squad coach prior to the commencement of the session. Please only attend sessions
allocated to your squad group. Changes to schedules of individuals will be subject to
permission from the Director of Swimming. If you are ill, please do not attend practice until
you have sign off from a medical practitioner, as you are likely to infect others.
Scheduling and timetabling will be reviewed after the first half of term.
 GREEN SQUAD 2017 (Jan – Sep)
Lead Coach/Point of Contact: Rachel Aldington
Support Coach: Jak Mullins
Athlete Point of Contact: Lucie Street
Admin Point of Contact: Ellie Devine (swimming@millfieldschool.com)

Information
Advised Entry Requirement: Regional QT Transition Review: British Champs QT

The Green squad will consist of female athletes only. The squad will consist of athletes that
are aspiring to the regional championships and striving to national & international success.
The squad will permit both swimming specialists and athletes who may play another sport.
Athletes who prioritise Triathlon & Modern Pentathlon will be assigned to the white squad,
see below. Each athlete will be given a minimum attendance standard in order to stay
eligible for the squad. Athletes must have a pool-based competition structure. Only athletes
in Years 10 & 11 are eligible to be in the Green squad and any changes will be subject to bi-
annual review by the Director of Swimming.

Target Meets:
Cycle 1: Millfield & Taunton Meet (March 2017)
British Championships (April 2017)

Cycle 2: SW Regional Youth & Age Championships (May 2017)

ASA Home Nation Championships Aug 2017 (TBA)
Process Meets:
Somerset County Championships, Arena League, External Open Meets, Multi-Sport
competitions

Training Schedule:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
AM *Swim Swim OFF Swim *Cardio Swim
5.50 – 7.50 5.40 – 7.50 5.40 – 7.50 6.15 – 7.45 5.40 – 7.50
OR *Athletic
*Swim/Land Dev
5.50 – 7.50 6.30 – 7.45

PM Swim Swim Swim OFF Swim

4.00 – 6.00 4.15 – 6.00 1.30–3.30 4.15 – 6.00
Land
3.30–4.30

* These sessions are only available for the national level athletes in the squad.

Please arrive for morning swimming sessions by 5.40am and as early as possible in the afternoons to
complete pre-pool. If, for any reason, you need to miss a training session, please communicate this
by email to your squad coach prior to the commencement of the session. Any athlete failing to meet
the minimum attendance requirements will be subject to review. Please only attend sessions
allocated to your squad group. Changes to schedules of individuals will be subject to permission
from the Director of Swimming.
 RED SQUAD 2017 (Jan – Sep)
Lead Coach/Point of Contact: Jak Mullins
Athlete Point of Contact: Thomas Kingham
Admin Point of Contact: Ellie Devine (swimming@millfieldschool.com)

Information:
Advised Entry Requirement: Regional QT Transition Review: British Champs QT

The Red squad will consist of male athletes only. The squad will consist of athletes that are
aspiring to the regional championships and striving to national & international success. The
squad will permit both swimming specialists and athletes who may play another sport.
Athletes who prioritise Triathlon & Modern Pentathlon will be assigned to the white squad,
see below. Each athlete will be given a minimum attendance standard in order to stay
eligible for the squad. Athletes must have a pool-based competition structure. Only athletes
in Years 10 & 11 are eligible to be in the Red squad and any changes will be subject to bi-
annual review by the Director of Swimming.

Target Meets:
Cycle 1 (Sep – March): Millfield & Taunton Meet (March 2017)
British Championships (April 2017)

Cycle 2 (April –Aug): British Summer Championships: (July 2017)

ASA Home Nation Championships (Aug 2017)
Other: European Junior Championships, World School Games
Process Meets:
Geneva Cup, Somerset County Championships, Arena League, External Open Meets, Multi-
Sport competitions
Training Schedule:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
AM *Swim Swim OFF OFF *Cardio Suite Swim
5.50 – 7.50 5.50 – 7.50 6.15 – 7.45 5.50 – 7.50
OR
Swim/Land
5.50 – 7.50

Lunch Yoga
PM Swim Swim Land Swim Swim
4.00 – 6.00 4.15 – 6.15 2.00–3.15 4.15 – 6.15 4.15 – 6.15
Swim
3.30–5.30

*These sessions are only available for the national level athletes in the squad.

Please arrive for morning swimming sessions by 5.40am and as early as possible in the afternoons to
complete pre-pool. If, for any reason, you need to miss a training session, please communicate this
by email to your squad coach prior to the commencement of the session. Any athlete failing to meet
the minimum attendance requirements will be subject to review. Please only attend sessions
allocated to your squad group. Changes to schedules of individuals will be subject to permission
from the Director of Swimming.
 BLUE SQUAD 2017 (Jan – Sep)
Lead Coach/Point of Contact: Jak Mullins
Support Coach: Georgie Burtcheall
Athlete Point of Contact: Milly Tanner & James Gillie
Admin Point of Contact: Ellie Devine (swimming@millfieldschool.com)

Information
Advised Entry Requirement: Regional QT Transition Review: British Champs QT

The Blue Squad will consist of athletes that have attained, or are aiming for Regional
qualification standard. The squad will permit both swimming specialists and athletes who
may play another sport. Athletes who prioritise Triathlon & Modern Pentathlon will be
assigned to the white squad. Each athlete will be given a minimum attendance standard in
order to stay eligible for the squad. Athletes must have a pool-based competition structure.
Only athletes in Years L6th & U6th are eligible to be in the Blue squad and changes will be
subject to bi-annual review by the Director of Swimming.

Target Meets:
Cycle 1: Millfield & Taunton Meet (March 2017)
Cycle 2: SW Regional Youth Championships (May 2017)
British Summer Championships (July 2017)
ASA National Championships (Aug 2017)
Process Meets:
Somerset County Championships, Arena League External Open Meets, Multi-Sport
competitions

Training Schedule:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
AM Swim Swim OFF Swim Swim Swim
5.40-7.50 5.40-7.50 5.40 – 7.50 5.40 – 7.50 5.40 – 7.50

Lunch Athletic
Development
12.30-1.15
PM Dryland OFF Swim Swim Swim
4.00-5.30 1.30-3.30 4.15-6.15 6.30-8.30
Land
3.30-4.30

Please arrive for morning swimming sessions by 5.40am and as early as possible in the afternoons to
complete pre-pool. If, for any reason, you need to miss a training session, please communicate this
by email to your squad coach prior to the commencement of the session. Any athlete failing to meet
the minimum attendance requirements will be subject to review. Please only attend sessions
allocated to your squad group. Changes to schedules of individuals will be subject to permission
from the Director of Swimming. If you are ill, please do not attend practice until you have sign off
from a doctor, as you are likely to infect others.
 GOLD SQUAD 2017 (Jan-Sep)
Lead Coach/Point of Contact: Euan Dale
Support Coach: Rachel Aldington
Athlete Point of Contact: Brodie Williams
Admin Point of Contact: Ellie Devine (swimming@millfieldschool.com)

Information:
Minimum Entry Requirement: British Champs QT

The Gold squad will consist of those swimmers that have met the British Championship
qualifying time for the current year. On release of the British championships times for the
following year, there is potential for squad transition. This decision will be based on
behaviours, development stage and at the complete discretion of the Director of swimming.
The squad will consist of qualifying male athletes in L6th & U6th and qualifying female
athletes in Year 10 – U6th, and potentially others by appointment of the Director of
Swimming. The athletes are required to be a swimming specialist to remain eligible for the
squad.

Target Meets:
Cycle 1: British Championships (April 2017)
Cycle 2: British Summer Championships: (July 2017)
ASA Championships: (Aug 2017)
Other: European Juniors, World Junior Championships, International Selection
Meets
Process Meets:
Geneva Cup, Somerset County Championships, Arena League, External Open Meets

Training Schedule:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
AM Swim Swim OFF Swim Cardio Swim
5.40 – 7.50 5.40 – 7.50 5.40 – 7.50 6.15 – 7.45 5.40 – 7.50
Or Athletic Dev
Swim/Land 6.30 – 7.45
5.50 – 7.50

Lunch Yoga
PM Swim Swim Land Swim Swim
4.00 – 6.00 4.15 – 6.15 2.00–3.15 4.15 – 6.15 4.15 – 6.15
Swim
3.30–5.30

Please arrive for morning swimming sessions by 5.40am and as early as possible in the afternoons to
complete pre-pool. If, for any reason, you need to miss a training session, please communicate this
by email to your squad coach prior to the commencement of the session. Any athlete failing to meet
the minimum attendance requirements will be subject to review. Please only attend sessions
allocated to your squad group. Changes to schedules of individuals will be subject to permission
from the Director of Swimming.
 WHITE SQUAD 2016 2017

Lead Coach/Swimming Contact: Georgie Burtchaell

Athlete Point of Contact: Indi Morland
Admin Point of Contact (Mod Pen): R.Lowndes-Northcott (RLN) T.Parris (TRP)

Information:
Minimum Entry Requirement: County QT Transition Review: Regional QT

The White squad will consist of those athletes that are triathlon, modern pentathlon and
multi-sport based and have achieved a minimum of County Championship qualifying times.
The swimming specialists within the squad may be required to attend Sharks sessions to
fulfil Games commitments. The squad will be open to those in year 9 to Upper 6 th form and
will be reviewed twice annually by the Director of Swimming. Please only attend sessions
allocated to your squad group. Changes to schedules of individuals will be subject to
permission from the Director of Swimming.

Target Meets:
In discussion with coach and individual multi-sport plan

Process Swim Meets:

Somerset Development Meet, Millfield / Taunton SC, South West SC Champs, ESSA, National
Biathlon championships, County Championships, South West Age & Youth Championships,
Millfield/Taunton LC

Training Schedule:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
AM Swim Swim OFF Swim Swim
5.40-7.50 5.40-7.50 5.40-7.50 5.40-7.50

Lunch
PM Swim Swim
1.30-3.30 6.30-8.30

Please arrive for morning swimming sessions by 5.40am and as early as possible in the afternoons to
complete pre-pool. If, for any reason, you need to miss a training session, please communicate this
by email to your squad coach prior to the commencement of the session. Any athlete failing to meet
the minimum attendance requirements will be subject to review. Please only attend sessions
allocated to your squad group. Changes to schedules of individuals will be subject to permission
from the Director of Swimming. If you are ill, please do not attend practice until you have sign off
from a doctor, as you are likely to infect others.