PNSC Squad Criteria
Junior 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.
Junior Gold
| Squad Objectives |
- Swimmers must have consistently high commitment to the training programme.
- To enable them to continually develop and reach the selection criteria standard for promotion to Junior Competitive, which includes achieving test criteria and/or set target times.
- Swimmers will aim to compete at the Hampshire County Championships and all PNSC Meets.
- Complete Swimming Club Award 4 / Working towards Swimming Club Awards 5 & 6
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| Lead Coach |
TBC |
| Land Training Coach |
Tom Company |
| Pool Hours Available |
7 hours |
| Land Training Hours Available |
1 hour |
| Ages |
Male 10 years to 13 years Female 9 years to 12 years |
| Squad Entry Criteria |
Attendance:
- Consistently attending 75-100% of training sessions in previous squad
- Consistently attending 75-100% of target competitions in previous squad
- 100% commitment to team events (Inter club galas, County relays etc)
Performance:
- Good technique on all 4 strokes as well as starts, turns, and finishes
- A basic understanding of swimming at different intensities (easy, moderate, fast)
- Proven ability and commitment to following a competitive training programme (swimmers, with parental support)
- Perform 2 x 100 individual medleys with a 60 second rest interval to ASA law
- Perform 400m front crawl with a correct start and turns without stopping
- 8 x 50 Timed Freestyle Kick On: 1:30
Attitude:
- Has demonstrated a good level of dedication to the sport and attendance in previous squads
- A desire to listen, learn & act upon coach feedback
- A high level of self-motivation to improve
- A positive mind set with growing ability to take personal responsibility for performances, attitude and attendance
- A team player – polite, supportive, caring and empathetic
Consideration:
- Lead Coach and Director of Swimming’s discretion. Swimmers assessed to have near term potential and or having longer term potential may be admitted or retained within a squad on a probationary period for 3 months. The swimmer must be able to show commitment and demonstrable progress towards the overall squad criteria.
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| Squad Training & Competition Criteria |
Attendance:
- Consistently attending 75-100% of training sessions
Performance:
- High quality technique on all 4 strokes as well as starts, turns, finishes and relay takeovers
- Good understanding of swimming at different intensities (easy, moderate, fast)
- Has the ability and desire to achieve qualification for Hampshire County Championships
- Proven ability and commitment to following a competitive training programme (swimmers, with parental support)
Test sets:
- Perform 4 x 100m front crawl on a turnaround time of 1:50
- Perform 3 x 100m individual medleys on a 30-second rest interval to ASA Law
- Perform 2 x 100m front crawl kick with kickboard on a turnaround time of 2:30
Attitude:
- To develop greater individual responsibility for swimming commitment and performance
- To develop and improve knowledge around nutrition/hydration and its application during training and competition
- To understand the importance of time management, healthy lifestyles & competition protocols
- All athletes must display an attitude, commitment and lifestyle which indicates that competitive swimming is of a priority to them outside of academics
- Athletes will be expected to take holidays at appropriate times in the year so not to disrupt training into key meets
- Adherence to the PNSC Code of Conduct at all times
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| Squad Exit Criteria |
- Not meeting criteria – a move into either Intermediate Competitive or Club Squad
- Exceeds performance levels – possibility for a move into Junior Competitive
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| Pathway |
- Not meeting criteria – a move into either Intermediate Competitive or Club Squad
- Exceeds performance levels – possibility for a move into Junior Competitive
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Junior Silver
| Squad Objectives |
- Swimmers must have consistently high commitment to the training programme
- To enable them to continually develop to reach the selection criteria standard for promotion to Junior Gold, which includes achieving test criteria and/or set target times.
- Swimmers will be targeting the County Development meet, potentially County Relay Event and all PNSC Meets
- Complete Swimming Club Award 3 / Working towards Swimming Club Award 4
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| Lead Coach |
Sam Madden |
| Land Training Coach |
Tom Company |
| Pool Hours Available |
4 ½ hours |
| Land Training Hours Available |
1 hour |
| Ages |
Male 9 years to 12 years Female 8 years to 11 years |
| Squad Entry Criteria |
Attendance:
- Consistently attending 75-100% of training sessions in previous squad
- Consistently attending 75-100% of target competitions in previous squad
- 100% commitment to team events (Inter club galas, County relays etc)
Performance:
- A good technique on all 4 strokes
- Good understanding of swimming at different intensities (easy, moderate, fast)
- Has the ability and desire to achieve qualification for Hampshire County Championships
- Proven ability and commitment to following a competitive training programme (swimmers, with parental support)
- Achieved Swim England Competitive Start Award
Test sets:
- Perform 4 x 100m front crawl on a turnaround time of 2:30
- Perform 2 x 100 individual medleys with a 30 second rest interval to ASA law
- 8 x 50 Timed Freestyle Kick On: 1:45
Attitude:
- Has demonstrated a good level of dedication to the sport and attendance in previous squads
- A desire to listen, learn & act upon coach feedback
- A high level of self-motivation to improve
- A positive mind set with growing ability to take personal responsibility for performances, attitude and attendance
- A team player – polite, supportive, caring and empathetic
Consideration:
- Lead Coach and Director of Swimming’s discretion. Swimmers assessed to have near term potential and or having longer term potential may be admitted or retained within a squad on a probationary period for 3 months. The swimmer must be able to show commitment and demonstrable progress towards the overall squad criteria
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| Squad Training & Competition Criteria |
Attendance:
- Consistently attending 75-100% of training sessions
Performance:
- Good technique on all 4 strokes as well as starts, turns, finishes and relay takeovers
- Good understanding of swimming at different intensities (easy, moderate, fast)
- Has the ability and desire to achieve qualification for Hampshire County Championships
- Proven ability and commitment to following a competitive training programme (swimmers, with parental support)
Test Sets:
- Perform 4 x 100m front crawl on a turnaround time of 2:30
- Perform 2 x 100 individual medleys with a 30 second rest interval to ASA law
- 8 x 50 Timed Freestyle Kick On: 1:45
Attitude:
- To develop greater individual responsibility for swimming commitment and performance
- To develop and improve knowledge around nutrition/hydration and its application during training and competition
- To understand the importance of time management, healthy lifestyles & competition protocols
- All athletes must display an attitude, commitment and lifestyle which indicates that competitive swimming is of a priority to them outside of academics
- Athletes will be expected to take holidays at appropriate times in the year so not to disrupt training into key meets
- Adherence to the PNSC Code of Conduct at all times
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| Squad Exit Criteria |
- Unable to attain the relevant attendance, performance and attitude standards as set in the squad criteria
- Consistently late to sessions without prior agreement
- Training at other clubs or seeking additional coaching/technical sessions outside of the Lead Coaches planning or without their consent
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| Pathway |
- Not meeting criteria – a move into either Intermediate Competitive or Junior Club Squad
- Exceeds performance levels – possibility for a move into Junior Gold
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Junior Bronze
| Squad Objectives |
- Swimmers must have consistently high commitment to the training programme
- To enable them to continually develop to reach the selection criteria standard for promotion to Junior Silver, which includes achieving test criteria and/or set target times
- Working towards Swimming Club Award 3
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| Lead Coach |
Ella Hamza |
| Land Training Coach |
Tom Company |
| Pool Hours Available |
3 hours |
| Land Training Hours Available |
1 hour |
| Ages |
Male 8 years to 11 years Female 8 years to 11 years (12 years considered) |
| Squad Entry criteria |
Attendance:
- To attend as many sessions as possible to maximise progress
Performance:
- To have achieved a minimum of stage 7 of the National Plan for teaching Swimming (NPTS) and or Swim Club Award 2
- If the above hasn’t been completed, then to be referred by a Level 2 Swimming teacher as being competent
Attitude:
- To be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills
- A strong desire to improve on current skills and technique
- A team player – polite, supportive, caring and empathetic
Consideration:
- Lead Coach and Director of Swimming’s discretion. Swimmers assessed to have near term potential and or having longer term potential may be admitted or retained within a squad on a probationary period for 3 months. The swimmer must be able to show commitment and demonstrable progress towards the overall squad criteria
|
| Squad Training & Competition Criteria |
Attendance:
- Consistently attending 75-100% of training sessions
Performance:
- Good technique on all 4 strokes as well as starts, turns, finishes and relay takeovers
- Good understanding of swimming at different intensities (easy, moderate, fast)
- Has the ability and desire to achieve qualification for Hampshire County Championships
- Proven ability and commitment to following a competitive training programme (swimmers, with parental support)
- Work towards Competitive Start Award
Attitude:
- To develop greater individual responsibility for swimming commitment and performance
- To develop and improve knowledge around nutrition/hydration and its application during training and competition
- To understand the importance of time management, healthy lifestyles & competition protocols
- All athletes must display an attitude, commitment and lifestyle which indicates that competitive swimming is of a priority to them outside of academics
- Athletes will be expected to take holidays at appropriate times in the year so not to disrupt training into key meets
- Adherence to the PNSC Code of Conduct at all times
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| Squad Exit Criteria |
- Unable to attain the relevant attendance, performance and attitude standards as set in the squad criteria
- Consistently late to sessions without prior agreement
- Training at other clubs or seeking additional coaching/technical sessions outside of the Coaches Planning or without their consent
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| Pathway |
- Not meeting criteria – a move into Junior Club Squad
- Exceeds performance levels – possibility for a move into Junior Silver
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