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.
The next para development day will be taking place at Eastwood Leisure Centre, in Woking, Surrey on Saturday 15th June, starting at 1:30pm
For more information please contact kate.hutchinson@southeastswimming.org
To book a place on this development day, please complete the form below.
For those swimmers who do not have a classification or are on the waiting list (S99) 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 read the British Swimming guide on Classification Who is Para Swimming Regional Training for?
- 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.
The from previous online presentations can be found below;