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Academy Squad

Long Term Athletic Development: FUNdamentals  

Requirements:

·         Perform 2 strokes to ASA standard and can enter and leave the pool safely

·         A positive attitude to training both technically and physically

·         Have a significant physical and mental development to train at a low level 

·         Have a desire to learn to be a competitive swimmer

·         Have achieved Level 5 of NPTS (National Plan for Teaching Swimming)

Aims:

·         Provide an introduction to competition rules

·         Provide a sound base of fundamental of techniques across all strokes and skills

·         Introduce basic training skills such as use of stroke counting and stroke drills 

·         Increase stamina and introduce pace training