Be committed to the squad ethos of hard work, self-discipline and a positive attitude.

Be aspirational about their swimming.

Attend 4 training sessions each week.

Give their best efforts at all times in training.

Show respect to team mates, coaching staff, competition officials, club officials and the training facility.

Be a member of and abide by the rules of Barking and Dagenham Aquatics.

Be prepared to represent Barking and Dagenham Aquatics at such league and team galas as required.

Compete in sufficient open meets as necessary to qualify for championship events.

Compete in designated “team” open meets.

Achieve at least one licensed time in each of the events each season.

Be between 9 and 11 years of age as at 31st December of the current year and physically and technically able to cope with the demands of the programme. (Exceptions may be made to this as athletes physical, technical, emotional and mental development will be judged on a case by case basis with decisions made with the long term development and well-being of the athlete being paramount, in these cases the Head Coaches decision shall be final.)