Nipper & Nipper Development

The nipper and nipper development squads are for our members who have grasped the basics for all strokes and want to progress their swimming by getting more into the competitive side.

Coaches: Samantha Gunther and Angus Waugbh

Training sessions per week:

• Nippers: 2 to 3 times per week

• Nipper Development:

  • 3 to 4 swim sessions per week

  • 1 dry land session per week

Goals:

• Learn how to train with aerobic/endurance and speed sessions

• Further development of the 4 strokes

• Good technique

• Good turns and starts

• Knowing and following the swimming rules for competition

• Consistent routine and sessions per week

• Level 3 meet attendance

Equipment Needed:

• Drink bottle

• Short fins

• Pull Buoy

• Kick Board

• Mesh Bag

• Snorkel (Nipper Development)