This squad is a direct progression from the Yellow Hat development squad.  The typical age range for this squad should be between 8 and 12 years of age.

Entry Requirements

• Achieve 2 B times from graded galas
• Swim 8 x 100m Frontcrawl on 2.45 with bilateral breathing and correct turns
• Swim 5 x 100m IM on 3.15 with correct turns
• Swim 400m Backstroke legally with correct turns
• Swim 200m Breaststroke legally
• Swim 200m kick on 4 strokes
• Swim 50m Butterfly legally

Squad Aims

• Progress towards Blue Hat squad entry criteria
• Attend at least 2 sessions per week
• One morning session is encouraged
• Should cover between 2500m and 3000m per session
• Develop and improve technique on the four strokes
• Develop skills for competitive starts and turns
• Increase levels of endurance and speed
• Improve stretching and flexibility knowledge/skills
• Responsibility for training equipment