Aberdeen Amateur Swimming Club

Squads/Swimmers

At present, there are 3 competitive squads in the Club; A Squad, AA Squad and AAA Squad, with each squad having around 24 members.

Some AAA swimmers also have extra training . The swimmers train at RGU, Linksfield and Kincorth pools. As the swimmers progress through the Club, the number of sessions, the length of sessions, the volume of work and the intensity of work increases. In addition to the regular training, the Club has training sessions at the 50 metre pool at Stirling University.

Swimmers are expected to be on poolside in time to start the session promptly. Swimmers arriving late disrupt the warm-up for other swimmers. All jewellery and make-up must be removed before training.

As the swimmers progress through the squad structure, they are expected to take on more responsibility for their training and their general lifestyle. Awards are presented monthly for the swimmer in each squad who had attended most sessions and there is also a scheme for recording the training metres completed by each swimmer. Certificates and awards are presented to swimmers when they reach certain distances. In recognition of their commitment to the Club, swimmers receive an award annually, presented at social events.

Each swimmer has a log book and they are expected to refer to this and to keep this up to date. Swimmers are expected to let their coach know if they will not be at training and they are expected to provide the coach with information when requested. E.g. test set results, goals for meets. Minor incidents of misbehaviour will be dealt with by the Squad Coach or Head Coach, but serious incidences will be dealt with according to the Club’s policy.