Regional training and development days are the first step of the talent pathway for Para-swimmers in England. All para-swimmers are invited to access regional training, which is intended to engage and support swimmers with an impairment that can be classified under the World Para-Swimming categories to develop their skills, experience and knowledge through their journey as a Para-Swimmer.
Aims:
- Introduce swimmers and coaches to the Para-Swimming Pathway.
- Identify and develop talented swimmers to progress onto the Para-Swimming Pathway.
- Develop the knowledge and skills of teachers and coaches to support the Para-Swimming Pathway.
- Develop consistent messages and progressive practices from regional training through to world class programmes.
For those swimmers who do not have a classification, but believe they are eligible for classification, we would like to invite you for the training day which will also include a skills observation. This will start your process of becoming a classified swimmer. To gain a better understanding regarding classification please follow the link below.
https://www.britishswimming.org/performance/para-swimming/classification/
The para development day is for athletes who meet the standards below:
- Swimmers regularly training and can swim at least 100m or more across multiple strokes (where impairment allows).
- Swim England Cat 2 members with a classification or on the classification waiting list (S99) Swimmers with an eligible impairment, who wish to compete and requiring a skills. observation to begin the classification process.
- Those swimmers attending can be Cat 1 members, but must be Cat 2 members to be placed on a classification waiting list. Ideal progression opportunity for those who have graduated from the Start Para-Swimming programme.
- Swimmers with a Hearing Impaired Classification (S15) or wishing to begin the process of classification with GB Deaf Swimming Club.
- All swimmers must be 9 years plus as of 31 December. Aimed at those NOT on a World Class programme.
For more information please contact [email protected]
The previous online presentations can be found below;
