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Assessment and Evaluation Guidelines for Squad Level

Squad-level swimmers' progress is evaluated by their times and distances. Personal best times are the most important in determining progress.
 
A small certificate of recognition for each new skill achieved during training sessions and for each personal best achieved provide a catalyst for swimmers to strive to improve. Rewarding swimmers with certificates also acts a record of the swimmers' progress throughout the season.
 
Throughout the season, remember to award certificates to swimmers for achieving specific goals that were set for them. Below are some ideas for certificates that can be created when the swimmer has successfully and correctly completed the following.
  • Streamline Kicking
  • Butterfly Kick — Simultaneous Kick Action
  • Breaststroke Kicking
  • Freestyle Lateral Extension Drill
  • Starts
  • Finishes
  • Turns
  • Good Listening
  • Excellent Attendance
  • Kick Test Results Improvements Over Eight Weeks
  • Individual Medley Skills
  • Backstroke Streamlining
  • Backstroke Drills
  • Butterfly Arm Action — Correct Technique
  • Breaststroke and Butterfly Correct Timing
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