COMPETIVE SQUADS
When the athletes progress from the learn to dive programme and enter the club environment they are selected for a squad that will best suit their current level of training to produce the maximum performance from them. The squads listed are a guideline as to the requirements and expectations of each. All final squad selections are made at the sole discretion of Ayr Diving Clubs head dive coach.
Development Squad
Novice Level
The Development Squad is the first competitive squad for many divers at Ayr and is aimed at novice level divers that wish to compete at SASA level 1 competitions. Development training sessions are focussed on enjoying diving and perfecting the skills necessary to compete at novice level for their age group. Divers can be selected to join Development Squad from the learn to dive (LTD) programme. Divers are currently expected to train two hours per week. The target of this squad is to develop the skills required to move to the competitive squad and compete in SASA level 2.
Competitive Squad
Novice Level
Performance Squad
Age Group Level
The Performance Squad is aimed for divers who are competing at an age group level. Performance training sessions are focused on competitive diving and pushing for medals at the next National Age Groups. Divers can be selected to join Performance Squad from Competitive Squad. Divers are currently expected to train four hours per week. The target for these divers is to work towards perfecting their individual age group lists.
The Competitive Squad is aimed for divers who are competing in SASA level 2 or SASA level 2 14+. Competitive training sessions are focussed on enjoying diving and perfecting the skills necessary to compete at novice level for their age group. Divers can be selected to join Competitive Squad from Development Squad. Divers are currently expected to train three hours per week. The target for these divers is to work towards developing a list of dives in every direction on 1m and 3m. Divers should also start to develop a list of dives to perform at age group competitions.