Tynemouth Amateur Swimming Club
Squad Structure and Swimmer Pathways
National/National Potential (17.75 hours)
Entry Criteria
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Masters (6 hours) (Competing optional)
National Times
NER – finalists or top 10
At Least 2 time swim achievement
Age 15+
Emotional and physical maturity to cope with the training
Entry Criteria
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Age 17+
Senior Squad
Regional Squad (14.25 hours)
Entry Criteria
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Regional Times
Age 13 - 16
Emotional and physical maturity to cope with the training
This squad is for older swimmers exiting
from Regional or National Squad. They can
elect to train with a mix of Sprints and
Masters sessions at their choice.
Sprints (3 hours) (Competing optional)
County Squad (9.5 hours)
Entry Criteria
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County Times or
potential to achieve
county times
Age 10 - 14
Emotional and
physical maturity to
cope with the training
Entry Criteria
Sharks (7 hours)
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Age 17 and under
Ability to train at the appropriate
level
Competitive
swimmers
Potential to achieve
county times
Age 12 - 17
Dolphins (5.5 hours)
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Competitive Start Award
Gala attendance
Age 8 - 14
National Plan for Teaching Stage 8
Marlins (3 hours) (competing optional)
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Barracudas (4 hours)
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National Plan for Teaching Stage 6
Age 8 – 14
Preliminary Competitive Start Award
Teaching Groups Tadpoles through to Group 6
Suitable ability level
Age 8 – 14
National Plan For Teaching Stage 6