Yellow Squad
Updated by coach meg - 01/13
NOTICE BOARD
Renewed Expectations
On Monday, Coach Meg spoke honestly with the Team about expectations. Each swimmer is held to a high standard of behaviour in sessions, changing rooms, and competitions. Respect for one another is essential to collaborate as a team and support friends.
The Yellow Team has a strict No Bullying policy. Any breach of this will result in immediate expulsion from the Team.
New Training Phase
Following Chinese New Year, the Team will enter a new phase of training designed to increase overall conditioning and stamina. Sessions will now emphasize:
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Higher intensity sets with reduced recovery time
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Sustained effort over longer distances
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Faster swimming speeds maintained for more repetitions
This phase is less about fine-tuning technique and more about building the physical capacity to handle tougher racing demands. In simple terms: the sets are harder, the rest is shorter, and the expectation is that swimmers push themselves to keep pace.
With the pool temperature rising for ECE curriculum lessons, hydration is essential — water bottles must be brought to every session.
Swimmer of the Month
Congratulations to Talia Yun, our Swimmer of the Month!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Phase: Preparing to Compete
Focus: This group refines and builds upon the four strokes with more advanced skills and efficiency techniques. There is a strong emphasis on stroke mechanics and refining competition skills with the addition of interval training and conditioning. Intermediate dry land routines are incorporated to increase coordination and strength. The recommended age for this group is 9-11 years. Please see our team goals here.
Coaches: Coach West, Coach Meg, Coach Alan
Equipment: Swimmers must have a pair of fins (short, not scuba fins), a kickboard and a water bottle. A snorkel is encouraged but not required.
Training schedule: Minimum attendance is 2 times per week year-round at HIS and during the ACAMIS season 3 per week at HIS, if selected. There will be additional ACAMIS morning sessions that will be communicated upon selection. Any conflicts or changes should be communicated to Coach Meg.
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15:15 - 16:15 |
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6:15 – 7:30 (bring breakfast or money for breakfast club) |
Swimmer Expectations:
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Attend as many sessions as possible, up to 100% of the sessions you signed up for (absent due to sickness, injury or other reasons; please send an email to your primary coach).
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The clear understanding of pool safety rules, in and out of the water.
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The clear understanding of locker room rules: My body, my rules.
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Become a responsible swimmer. At training, always have the following kit: a swimming suit, swimming cap, goggles, water bottle, towel, and flip-flops.
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Able to remain independent and accountable within the changing rooms without adult supervision and help.
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Try to attend the competitions recommended for your team.
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Be positive; refrain from talking negatively about any swimmer, team, or coach.
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Do your best to model good decision-making and behaviour in the pool, locker rooms, and class.
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Learn to give respect and get respect.
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STRICT NO-BULLYING POLICY. Any matters arising from bullying shall be addressed promptly and thoughtfully. Our pool is where we create dreams, set goals, build confidence and work towards all things that will better our lives now and in the future.
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Thank your coaches every session, your family for providing this opportunity, and your driver for taking you! Learn to become the best you can be.
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Enjoy the journey and learn to love this fantastic sport!