Squad · Black Cap

The squad is for swimmers aged 8-16 who are interested in competitive swimming and pass the trial session. The group trains three days a week for 75 minutes; one session includes dryland training and flexibility work. Swimmers compete for our club in provincial age-group and inter-club meets with a Turkish Swimming Federation licence.

Training structure

• Three pool sessions a week, never on Mondays, 2,500-4,000 metres depending on the season
• A timed test set once a month; times are kept in the swimmer’s file
• Dryland training: core, shoulder stability and flexibility with age-appropriate loads
• A target meet and qualifying-time plan for each swimmer at the start of the season

Licence and health

To obtain a licence you need a copy of the ID card, a passport photo and a medical certificate from the family doctor stating that there is no obstacle to swimming. The club handles the licence process, including submission to and follow-up with the provincial federation office.

Trials are held at the start of every term; to attend, a swimmer must be able to swim a legal 200-metre individual medley.