Development squad

Aims
• This is the final progressive stage within the programme.
At this level all the strokes are refined and the endurance
is increased to set distances whilst holding good
technique. The new skills introduced at this level are
some of the prerequisites for competitive swimming
including tumble turns, backstroke and breaststroke turns.
• To refine all the strokes to a level that would pass
a Referee.
• To allow the swimmer the opportunity to participate in
any aquatic activity.

Skills
• Freestyle and backstroke kick 100 metres
(must be continuous).
• Breaststroke kick 25 metres (well co-ordinated ).
• Butterfly kick 25 metres
(continuous body movement from the waist).
• Freestyle 200 metres
(must show good technique for the required distance).
• Backstroke 150 metres
(must show good technique for the required distance).
• Breaststroke 50 metres
(must show good technique for the required distance).
• Butterfly 25 metres
(must show good technique for the required distance).
• Tumble turns (this skill must be executed well).