A Squad
Welcome to the A Squad section. The A Squad train 6 days during a normal week, at Boldon Comprehensive School, Haven Point, Hebburn Central and Jarrow Pool in the evenings and at Hebburn Central and Haven Point for morning sessions. For further squad details see below.
During school holidays the training timetable does vary, check the News section below for the latest information.
Squad News
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There will be a junior league selection next week for all squad swimmers age 9 by the 26th of November and 12 and under by the 31st of December.
The session will be at Boldon 4.30-6.30pm. Any swimmers who usually train at Boldon on a Thursday and are not of junior league age, please attend Jarrow 6.45-8.15pm
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Click on more to view information on swimmers selected for the upcoming Junior League round on April 30th at Tynemouth
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The junior league final will take place Sunday 18th September at Tynemouth pool. Please click more for details of the team selection and practice session.
Information
Training Schedule | AM | Type | Coach | Venue | PM | Type | Coach | Venue |
| Mon |
| | | | 5.30-7.30 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Jarrow |
| Tues | | | | | 5.00-7.00 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Jarrow |
| Wed | | | | | 5.30-7.30 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Shields |
| Thu | | | | | 5.30-7.30* | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Boldon |
| Fri | 5.00-7.00 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Hebburn | 5.00-7.00** | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Hebburn |
| Sat | 7.00-9.00 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Shields | | | | |
| Sun | | | | | | | | |
| Friday AM session 14&Over only (Younger swimmers by Coaches invitation) |
| *5.30-7.00 Under 14s |
| **Not Under 12s |
Note: During school holidays the training timetable does vary, check the News section above for the latest information.
Squad Coach
- Lindsay Kinlen (Head Coach)
Squad Rep
Minimum Attendance Commitment
There are up to 7 swimming sessions available for this squad. Average % attendance must be maintained at above 80%. There will also be a compulsory land training programme which all members of this squad must attend. These set attendance levels must be adhered to. Morning training sessions are not optional. Swimmers are required to swim at a minimum of 4 competitive galas per season.
Aims
Work towards achieving goals set for the season
Develop a high level of technical ability in all four strokes
Build an aerobic base and introduce anaerobic energy system training
Develop time management skills
Work towards performing at County, Regional and National competitions
Equipment List
Hat (+ spare)
Goggles (+ spare)
1 litre Water bottle
Kick board
Fins (small)
Hand paddles
Finger Paddles
Pull Buoy
Snorkel
Foam Roller
Resistance Band
Appropriate gym footwear and Club Kit (S&C)
Full Club uniform MUST be worn at Swimmer of the Month presentations and for travel to and from all competitions
Contact Details
Please report non-attendance of training sessions by text, email, phone call or voicemail with reason to Lindsay Kinlen.
Injuries need written info from physiotherapist – nature of the injury, possible cause, length of recovery time, limitations whilst in recovery, any exercises given for cure/prevention of recurrence.
Last updated 03/01/2022