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PLEASE NOTE:
 1. % Attendance & behaviour will also be taken into account before moving groups
2. Squad attendance must be 75%+ to move up groups. (this includes land training sessions).
 3. It is IMPORTANT that NATIONAL SWIM AWARDS & STROKE AWARDS are ACHIEVED AS WELL AS THE REQUIRED TIME BEFORE MOVING UP.
4. Swimmers not maintaining their group standards when assessed may be moved down a group.
The groups will be reviewed every 6 months at least as standards/times & sessions change.
5. The group criteria will be reviewed as standards/times & sessions change

NATIONAL TEACHING PLAN, Groups Aims.       Nigel Carrucan.FIOSC

GROUP 1 (LEARNER) , Aim to achieve National Swim Awards 2 & 3

Prerequisites=over 5 years old, able swim 2-5m & submerge head.

Aims :INTRODUCE THOSE TO THE WATER WITH LITTLE EXPERIENCE.

INTRODUCE LESSON STRUCTURE, ROUTINES, SAFETY & EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR

TO DEVELOP CONFIDENCE & EASE IN THE WATER USING PLAY, SUBMERGING, FLOATING &

SIMPLE ARM & LEG MOVEMENTS.                                                      .

AIMS: CONFIDENTLY SWIM 10rn+ FRONT & BACK UNSUPPORTED BEFORE MOVING ON.

GROUP 2 (BEGINNER)

Prerequisites: National Swim Awards 2 & 3. Swim 10rn on FC & BC. Able to submerge face.

Aims :MAKE SWIMMERS COMPLETELY AT EASE IN THE WATER.

DEVELOP CONTROL IN USING LIMBS FOR PROPULSION.

INTRODUCE WATER BREATHING, SCULLING, GLIDING, SOMERSAULTS & STREAMLINING.

SWIM 10M+ ON BREAST & FLY.

GROUP 3 (IMPROVER ONE)

Prerequisites: National Swim Awards 4 & 5. Swim 10m on ALL STROKES. Able to float & submerge easily.

Aims :FOCUS ON COMPETENCE IN BASIC PROPULSION USING THE FOUR MAIN STROKES,

PARTICULARLY KICKING EFFICIENTLY.

EMPHASIS ON BREATHING & STREAMLINING.

INCREASE IN DISTANCES SWAM.(25m choice stroke)

INTRODUCE TREADING WATER, surface dives & UNDERWATER SWIMMING.

GROUP 4 (IMPROVER TWO)

Prerequisites: National Swim Award 6. Swim 25m on choice. Breathing controlled. 

Able to tread water, scull & surface dive.

Aims: TO SWIM COMPETENTLY WITH CONTROLLED BREATHING OVER 50 METERS ON all STROKES. INTRODUCE HEAD FIRST ENTRIES--SIT, KNEEL, CROUCH & PLUNGE. INTRODUCE BASIC TOUCH TURNS, tumbles & IN WATER DIVING PRACTICES.

DEVELOP WATER SKILLS IN DEEP WATER.

INTRODUCE BENT ARM PULL & DRILLS ON FRONT CRAWL.

AIM FOR EFFICIENCY IN KICKING ON ALL FOUR STROKES.

GROUP 5 (ADVANCED ONE)

Prerequisites: National Swim Award 7. Swim  over 50m+ on all strokes.

Able to kick efficiently on FC, BC & BR. Able to swim 100m continuously on any one stroke.

Aims : Perform all the strokes turns legally & over 10m+ in/out.

IMPROVE AWARENESS OF WATER SAFETY & SURVIVAL SKILLS.

INCREASE DISTANCES ON FRONT CRAWL & BACK CRAWL 400m+

DEVELOP EFFICIENCY ON BREASTROKE & FLY.

GROUP 6 (ADVANCED TWO)

Prerequisites: National Swim Award 8. Swim 400m efficiently choice. Able to do Medley transition.

Able to turn on all 4 strokes including basic tumbles.

Aims: INTRODUCE TO BASIC AEROBIC ENDURANCE (800m+) & SPEED/Timed SWIMMING.

INTRODUCE TO COMPETITIVE TRAINING. Complete the various medley turns legally.

Complete starts on all strokes including the legal underwater phases over 10m+.

DEVELOP EFFICIENCY ON ALL FOUR STROKES.

GROUP 7 (PRE-COMPETITION DEVELOPMENT)

Prerequisites: National swim award 9.

Prepare swimmers for developmental training programmes. Focus on effective technique & racing skills.

Aims: swim 1500m+ & longer aerobic sets (1600m+). Complete 200m IM legally. Perform relay finishes

& starts.
  Prerequisite Time AWARD CRITERIA  
  50m, 100m, 200m FC ASA National Plan Awards & stroke/start awards  
  Swimmers must gain the time & awards before moving groups    
Group 1 NTP Prerequisites: able to swim 2~5m, put head under water & be 5yrs or older    
Learner   Aim to achieve awards 2 & 3 6:15~6:45 learner pool, Friday only
       
Group 2 NTP   Already have awards 2 & 3 6:15~6:45 diving pit, Friday only
Beginner   Aim to achieve awards 4 & 5  
  LENGTHS GROUPS    
Group 3 NTP   Already have awards 4 & 5  
Improver 1   Aim to achieve award 6  
       
Group 4 NTP To get into group 4 Already have award 6  
Improver 2   Aim to achieve award 7   
       
Group 5 NTP To get into group 5 Already have award 7   
Advanced 1   Aim to achieve award 8  
       
Group 6 NTP To get into group 6 Already have award 8  
Advanced 2   Aim to achieve award 9  
       
Group 7 NTP under 56s 50m fc Already have award 9  
Precompetition development Aim to achieve award 10  
       
Group 8 under 50s 50m fc Already have award 10  
Presquad 3m24--44s 200m fc Aim to achieve 2 stroke awards
       
Group 9 1.33--38s 100m fc or Already have awards up to 10 + two stroke awards
Presquad 3m14--23s 200m fc Aim to achieve 3rd stroke award & start award.
       
Group 10 1.28--32s 100m fc or Already have awards up to 10 + three stroke awards & start award
Presquad 3m05--13s 200m fc Aim to achieve 4th stroke award & individual medley award 
       
Group 11 1.23--27s 100m fc or Already have awards all awards above
Presquad 2m55--3m04s 200m fc    
       
Group 12 1.18--22s 100m fc or Already have awards all awards above
Squad 2m44--54s 200m fc    
    Must also have 200m IM time of:
Group 13 1.13--17s 100m fc  or    
Squad 2m33--43s 200m fc under 3m04s  
Group 14 1.08--12s 100m fc or    
Squad 2m23--32s 200m fc under 2m52s  
Group 15 1.04--07s 100m fc or    
Squad 2m15--22s 200m fc under 2m42s  
Group 16 59--1.03s 100m fc or    
Squad 2m05--14s 200m fc under 2m32s  
Group 17 56--58s 100m fc or    
Squad 1m59--2m04 200m fc under 2m25s  
Group 18 55 or Under 100m fc or    
Squad 1m58 or less 200m fc under 2m20s  
       
PLEASE NOTE:  Groups 1 TO 7 are part of the National Teaching Plan  
1. % Attendance & behaviour will also be taken into account before moving groups.
2. It is vital for skill acquisition that National plan awards must be achieved as well as times.
3.. Swimmers not maintaining their group standards when assessed may be moved down a group.
5. The groups will be reviewed every 12 months as standards/times & sessions change.
 
What times different groups can swim Click to Print
  MONDAY TUESDAY     WEDNESDAY     THURSDAY SUNDAY
Friday Group
6.15-6.45pm Widths 1 - 2
6.00-6.45pm Lengths 3 - 5
6.45-7.30pm Lengths 6 - 11
7.30-9.00pm Lengths 11 - 18
7.30-8.15pm All Masters

 
  Brighton College Roedean Roedean Roedean Roedean Prince Regent Prince Regent Roedean Brighton College Roedean 'K2 Crawley
  5.30 -7.30pm 6.30 - 8.00am 5.30-6.30pm 6.30-8.00pm 6.30 - 8.00am 6.30-8.00pm 8.00- 9.00pm 6.30 - 8.00am