Development Squad is for both Novice and Age group divers aged 12+. This squad trains either two or three times a week depending on the diver's individual goals and the competitions the diver wishes to compete in. Divers in this squad have the flexibility to set their own goals depending on their personal targets.
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| Age | 12 and over (guidelines only) | |
| Training | Two or three wet sessions and one dry session per week | |
| Training Times | Monday Friday Friday Sunday |
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm 11.30 am - 1.00 pm (Dry Training) |
| Requirements | Set of novice dives corresponding to divers age group. (See novice requirement sheet) Preferably training or working towards 5 dives from the 1m and 3m boards. |
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| Attendance | 75% attendance is preferable. | |
| Attitude | Must be a good role model to the younger divers. Maintain good dry land skills. |
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| Competitions |
We would encourage divers in Development squad to compete in the following competitions:
There may be the opportunity to compete in:
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| Aims | To progress to and improve optional dives from 1 metre, 3 metre. Divers may or may not have some optional dives from the 1m and 3m boards and be aiming to develop a full list. | |
| Diver of the Term | This is awarded for:
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