Squad entry
A Diver may enter the TID squad by way of a Talent Identification Programme. Divers may also be selected by the Head Coach. Entry into the squad is at the discretion of the Head Coach only. Maintenance of a place within the squad will be reliant on the commitment of the Diver to attend sessions (Please discuss any necessary absences with the Head Coach), a willingness to learn new dives and a willingness to compete at key events (Events to be decided at the beginning of each new training year). Further to this, the attitude of the Diver will be key in determining entry and retention within the TID squad.
Kit
Each Diver must bring the following to each training session – Wet & Dry
• Appropriate clothing i.e. Shorts, T-shirt, Socks, Trainers, Costume or Trunks
• Appropriate Training Aids: Chamois, Theraband or other elasticated strength & Conditioning aid, Gym ball (only if allocated to the Diver).
• Suitable drink: Water or an isotonic drink. Any other drink is unsuitable for training, Please ensure that you have enough to drink throughout the session
• Towel
• Diver Training File
Events
Key competitive events will be selected by the Head Coach at the beginning of each new training year. These events will be used to monitor Diver progress along with other means of monitoring to establish a full picture of progress. Divers must attend all key events unless agreed by prior arrangement with the Head Coach. Divers are expected to compete with good board and group coverage.
Monitoring
Divers will be monitored throughout the year on various aspects of their training. Feedback from this will be available to Divers and Parents following each monitoring period, however all information will be retained by the Head Coach.
Retention
There will be a three month trial period for all Divers that are new into the squad. Retention in this squad is purely at the discretion of the Head Coach.
