PNSC Competitive Pathway

Junior Competitive

Squad Objectives:
  • To compete at County level & above with very good commitment to the programme.
  • Swimmers will be targeting the Hampshire County Championships and potentially Southeast Regional Championships. Swimmers should aim to reach their potential based on their ability and commitment levels.
Coach: Julie Dickson
Land Training Coach: Tom Company
Pool Hours Available: 10.5 hours
Land Training Hours Available: 1 hour
Target Ages  (Based at the 31st December each year)  Male 10 years to 13 years
Female 9 years to 13 years
Squad Entry Criteria Attendance:
  • Consistently attending 75-100% of training sessions
  • 100%commitmenttoteamevents(League competitions, County relays)
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 time
Squad Training & Competition Criteria  Attendance:
  • Athletes must attend a minimum of 5 pool sessions, to include 1 weekday early morning and a minimum of 1 land training session per week
  • Training sessions will be agreed with the Lead Coach at the start of the
    season to ensure a balanced programme adapted for individual needs
Performance:
  • Must display an attitude to improve in all strokes and events 
  • To target finals and achieve medals at County and Regional Level
 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 
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
Pathway:
  • Not meeting criteria – a move into Club Squad or Competitive Club Squad
  • Exceeds performance levels – possibility for a move into Regional Age Squad or Regional Youth Squad