Induction Pack HIPPO Squad Kenya School of Swimming From Aptitude and Endeavour Comes Elite Performance
Introduction Congratulations on your selection into the HIPPO Squad! This Induction Pack has been put together to guide you through HIPPO Squad. Please ensure you read all sections thoroughly and if you have any further questions liaise with your coach. If applicable please fill out and return any attached forms to the relevant person. Contents Introduction Training & Competition Policies 3 Squad Criteria 5 Kit Requirements 6 Club Badges Criteria 7 Useful Contacts 8 Appendices: 9 Appendix 1: Swimmer Contract 1 P a g e
Training & Competition Policies Training Etiquette Policy Training etiquette is the manner in which a swimmer conducts themselves in the training environment with other swimmers and staff. A simple set of rules and standards should be adhered to in order to ensure efficiency and enjoyment from all participants. A key component of this is punctuality; Kenya School of Swimming abides by the motto To be on time is to be late. Swimmers are expected to be present 10 minutes before their training session commences and fully prepared to begin exercise 5 minutes prior to the official training time. Please note that if swimmers are late to a training session by 10 minutes or more they will be unable to take part in the session. Please note session duration for this age group is only 30mins, so anything more than 10 mins late means they are coming in half way through the session, which not does not help them but is also a disruption for those who have kept time. Lane etiquette is crucial to the day to day training environment. Swimmers need to be aware of fellow team mates in the pool at all times. Core aspects swimmers should adhere to include: Awareness of lane direction. Standard 5 second intervals unless directed otherwise. Rules of overtaking. Turn location. Finishing correctly. No standing up. No pulling on the lane rope. 2 P a g e
Athlete Attitude The aim Kenya School of Swimming works towards is the development of elite and professional athletes; therefore we promote the professional athlete attitude throughout our program. The attributes of an elite swimmer include: Positivity. Punctuality. Motivation. Dedication. Communication. Respect. Responsibility. Athlete Responsibilities In order to develop an elite athlete all parties including the athlete, coaching team and parents need to work in unison. However, no matter how much support the coaching team and parents provide it is the swimmer who facilitates their level of success. Consequently, the swimmer has numerous responsibilities to uphold including: Training attendance. Kit preparation. Identifying problems and liaising with coach. Fundamental health care such as adequate rest and nutritional needs. Failure to comply with the above policies and requirements will result in retraining for minor infringements and incur more severe penalties for greater violations. 3 P a g e
Squad Criteria The Squad Criteria for each squad has been designed to help manage the development of individual swimmers and has been tailored towards the training required and available in a specific squad set up. You have achieved the Squad Criteria required for your admittance into the HIPPO Squad as shown below: Swimming 1 Jump in from poolside safely 2 Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically with mouth and nose submerged while kicking legs 3 Push from the wall and glide on back 4 Push from the wall and glide on the front 5 Kick 10M backstroke ( one item of equipment optional) 6 Kick 10M front crawl ( one item of equipment optional Please note that to retain your position within the HIPPO Squad you must maintain these achievements. In order to progress into the next squad you are obligated to achieve the necessary criteria and be put forward for promotion at the discretion of the coaching team. The next squad for you would be WILDEBEEST, detailed below is what you need to achieve to progress to WILDEBEEST:- Swimming 1 Jump in from poolside and submerge (min. depth 0.9M) 2 Swim front crawl to include at least 6 rhythmical breaths 3 Swim breaststroke to include at least 6 rhythmical breaths 4 Swim backstroke for at least 25M 5 Perform a sitting dive 6 Perform a kneeling dive 4 P a g e
Kit Requirements The kit necessities for you to perform all your training and competition requirements include: Essentials: Swimming X1 Club Hats X1 Pair of Goggles Swimming Costume Towel 1 Litre Drinks Bottles Please ensure ALL KIT IS NAMED to prevent loss as many swimmers will have similar kit to you! 5 P a g e
Club Badges Criteria Impala to Hippo = Bronze Badge Hippo to Wildebeest = Silver Badge Wildebeest to Zebra = Silver Badge Zebra to Giraffe = Gold Badge Giraffe to Pre Development = Gold Badge 2 Stage Movements = Platinum Badge 6 P a g e
P.O.Box 13836-00100 NAIROBI I, (Swimmer) have signed this agreement in accordance with the established expectations and guidelines required by Kenya School of Swimming. I hereby acknowledge and agree as follows: 1. I am fully informed or otherwise aware of the Kenya School of Swimming expectations and regulations as stated in the Operational Guide and Regulations Handbook, Induction Pack, and other further documents that have been provided access to via the Kenya School of Swimming website. 2. I am aware that the training facilities are provided by different institutions from KeSS and therefore as well as KeSS Operational Guide and Regulations I am also bound by the institution s (host) swimming pool rules and regulations as well as the schools general behaviour guidelines while in the hosts compound. 3. I understand that in order to maintain my position within a squad I am expected to sustain the squad criteria as stated in the Induction Pack as well as attend the required number of sessions. 4. I understand that while I am training at what ever hosts pool under the coaching of a KeSS coach, whether I am a student of the host or not, KeSS are responsible for my care and wellbeing (which includes my health and safety) therefore I must at all times follow the instructions from the KeSS coach. 5. I understand that at all times I am expected to respect both KeSS and the other hosts property. This includes the swimming pool, changing facilities and any training equipment. 6. I understand that whether I am at training, competition or camp I am a representative of KeSS and am expected to abide to the clubs rules and regulations as well as the hosts rules and guidelines at all times, therefore projecting a positive image of KeSS wherever I am. Signed by Swimmer: Signed by Parent/ Guardian (if under 18 years of age): Date: 7 P a g e