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Pembrokeshire County Swimming AGM. Coaches’ Report 2009/2010. Aims. Develop, coordinate & coach Pembrokeshire County Swimming through implementation of training programme Development of coaches & swimmers within Pembrokeshire Aquatics/Swimming Pathway Consultation with Swim Wales & coaches
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Pembrokeshire County Swimming AGM Coaches’ Report 2009/2010
Aims • Develop, coordinate & coach Pembrokeshire County Swimming through implementation of training programme • Development of coaches & swimmers within Pembrokeshire Aquatics/Swimming Pathway • Consultation with Swim Wales & coaches • Advise on development, best practice & imaginative delivery of school swimming & Learn-to-Swim • Provide technical knowledge and expertise to staff
Stage 7 Stage 6 Stage 5 Council LTS Stage 4 Stage 3 Stage 2 Stage 1 Performance Link Potential Masters Performance Skills FitSwim 3 Comp. Stage 10 Club Squad 3 Competitive Stage 10 Other Aquatic Disciplines FitSwim 2 Comp. Stage 9 Club Squad 2 Competitive Stage 9 Club Programme Fitswim 1 Comp. Stage 8 Club Squad 1 Competitive Stage 8 Development Club Link Stage 7 Waterdragons
Season 2009/2010 Development Progress • Employment of Swimming Coordinator developing aquatic activities in Haverfordwest & Milford Haven • First full season of 16 ½ hr centralised performance program • Continuation of Skills & Potential Squad • Selection Policy Reviewed, improved & renewed • Performance Land training programme • Pre-planned approach to Welsh level competitions • Achievement of LA Dragonmark • Creation of website • Already National Qualifying swimmers
Ambitions for 2010/2011 Season No change in direction • Communication strategy targeting key dates with key groups aimed to improve communication links • Support quality teaching, coaching & management through developing a training & education partnership between clubs & local authority • ‘Process-driven, Training Orientated’ Skills, Potential & Performance Squad Competition (UK based to get used to travelling process, staying away from home & parents overnight) • Continued coordinated approach to 3 key County Competitions per year • Achievement of Performance Club Dragonmark Award
Dragonmark Development Plan • Development plan to for Pembrokeshire County Swimming to lead the way in competitive swimming in Pembrokeshire • Will take into account development club development plans as agreed with Swim Wales swimming development officer & swimming development coach. • To cover 4 areas: • Club management • Performance Pathway • Club Swimming • Learn-to-Swim
Club Management Club Management • To develop a strong club, which is affiliated to the governing body. • To increase numbers in development clubs • Maintain club funds to provide for training, transport, equipment and social activities. • Attain and Maintain Swim Wales Dragon Mark Accreditation for Performance Club • Maintain Swim Wales Dragon Mark Accreditation for Local Authority • Attain and Maintain Swim Wales Dragon Mark Accreditation for Development Club • Develop social opportunities for Pembrokeshire team swimmers • Implementation and consolidation of entry for competition protocol • Inclusion, development and updating of LA Aquatics Plan • Encourage stakeholders in the development of Pembrokeshire County Swimming • Review of Water Management Plan in each centre
Performance Pathway Performance Pathway • To deliver the LTAD Performance requirement. • Increase age profile of current performance squad & ensure progress pathway • To take part in appropriate & innovative competition calendar focusing on Welsh standard and above events • To ensure development opportunities for competitive swimmers • To conduct appraisals of swimmers to monitor performance and development. • Awareness and understanding of performance pathway • Development of comprehensive gym program
Club Swimming & Learn-to-Swim Club Swimming • To provide the correct pathways in line with Long Term Athlete Development. • To provide swimmers of suitable ability and training standard • To provide swimmers with a suitable standard of coaching • Awareness of development pathway • Consolidation of current gym program (junior fit n active) Learn-to-Swim • Increase numbers in Learn to Swim Programme • Increase efficient use of Pool time and space • Increase quality of teaching in stages 5+
THANKS • Contact: Paul Dowey Swimming Development Coach Pembrokeshire County Swimming QUESTIONS: Paul.Dowey@pembrokeshire.gov.uk