PNSC Competitive Pathway

Intermediate Competitive

Squad Objectives:
  • A squad to develop all four strokes, building a strong foundation of swimming and refining technical skills
  • Swimmers will aim to compete at the Hampshire County Championships and all PNSC level 3 Meets.
Coach: Sam Madden & Shane McFarlane
Land Training Coach: Tom Company
Pool Hours Available: 6.5 hours
Target Ages  (Based at the 31st December each year)  Male 13 years to 18 years
Female 12 Years to 18 Years 
Squad Entry Criteria Attendance:
  •  Consistently attending 60-100% of training sessions in previous squad 
  • Consistently attending 70-100% of target competitions in previous squad 
  • 100% commitment to team events (National Arena League, County/Regional/National Relays)  
Performance
  • To have consistently competed in Level 3 or above competitions throughout the season 
  • 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 4 x 100 individual medleys on a turnaround of 2:00 
  • Perform 6 x 100 front crawl on a turnaround time of 1:45 
  • Perform 8 x 50 Front crawl Kick with a kickboard on 1:20
    Attitude:
    • Has demonstrated a good level of dedication to the sport 
    •  A strong desire to listen, learn & act upon coach feedback 
    • A positive mind set with the 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 by the Head Coach to have near term potential and or having longer term potential may be admitted or retained within a squad on a probationary period of 3 months. The swimmer must be able to show commitment and demonstrable progress towards the overall squad criteria 
    Squad Training & Competition Criteria  Attendance:
    • Athletes should attend a minimum of 3 pool sessions, to include 1 morning per week 
    Performance:
    • Consistently hold required times on pace work, for a range of strokes and distances 
    • Aim to improve stroke specific skills 
    • Aspirations to Qualify and compete at the Hampshire County Championships
    Test sets:
    •  Perform 3 x 200 individual medleys on a turnaround of 3:30
    • Perform 10 x 100 front crawl on a turnaround time of 1:40 
    • Perform 4 x 100 Kick on 2:15  
     Attitude: 
    • Expected to take holidays at appropriate times in the year so not to disrupt training into key meets 
    • Educated on and follows good nutrition & hydration 
    • Continuous desire to perfect technical skills 
    • Takes responsibility for injury prevention (pre-hab & stretching) 
    • 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 either Junior or Senior Club Squad 
    • Exceeds performance levels – possibility for a move into Senior Competitive