PNSC Squad Criteria
Academy Pathway
(Reviewed Quarterly)
The squad criteria is set by the Lead Coaches & Director of swimming. The criteria will be continually reviewed, and as the club progresses will be subject to change.
The performance standards set within the Criteria document are merely targets to be achieved before being considered for squad movement. Other factors will be used by the coaching staff to assess whether a swimmer is ready to move squads. These will include perceived potential (as recognised by the Lead Coaches & Director of Swimming), training ability, technical ability, positive attitude, behaviour in training, attendance record and attendance at recommended competitions. The Director of swimming's decision on whether swimmers are displaying sufficient commitment to the programme will be final. The club reserves the right to move swimmers between squads on the recommendation of the Director of swimming.
Academy Bronze
Squad Objectives |
To Develop legal strokes and skills, to include the full stroke of Frontcrawl, Backstroke and the kick of Butterfly and Breaststroke. Working towards Swimming Club Award 1 |
Coaches |
Emma Mack (Red) Ella Hamza (Blue)
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Land Training Coach |
N/A |
Pool Hours Available |
1 x 45 min session per week |
Land Training Hours Available |
N/A |
Ages (Based at the 31st December each year) |
7-9 years |
Squad Entry criteria |
Attendance:
Performance:
Attitude:
Consideration:
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Squad Exit Criteria |
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Pathway |
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Academy Silver
Squad Objectives |
To Develop legal strokes and skills, to include the full stroke of Frontcrawl, Backstroke and the kick of Butterfly and Breaststroke. To complete Swimming Club Award 1 |
Coaches |
Emma Mack, Peter Bealing & Ella Hamza |
Land Training Coach |
N/A |
Pool Hours Available |
2 x 45 min sessions per week |
Land Training Hours Available |
N/A |
Ages (Based at the 31st December each year) |
7-9 years |
Squad Entry criteria |
Attendance:
Performance:
Attitude:
Consideration:
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Squad Exit Criteria |
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Pathway |
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Academy Gold
Squad Objectives |
To Develop legal strokes and skills, Complete Swimming Club Award 2 |
Coaches |
Lee Baldwin |
Land Training Coach |
N/A |
Pool Hours Available |
2 x 1-hour sessions per week |
Land Training Hours Available |
N/A |
Ages (Based at the 31st December each year) |
7-10 years |
Squad Entry Criteria |
Attendance:
Performance:
Attitude:
Consideration:
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Squad Exit Criteria |
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Pathway |
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