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 Coach: Shan Butler
Shan is qualified to Level 2 teaching standard, and is a member of IoS. She is working towards UKCC level 3.
”I have been involved with EPSC for about 11 years, and in that time I have seen it grow into the Club it is today. We have had a tremendous year this year, winning 4 galas. Next year we hope to have many of our swimmers qualify for the Kent county championships. I have a belief that with hard work & determination we can make our Club a force to be reckoned with.”
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Puffins
Penguins
Yellow/Green Squad
Blue Squad
Orange Squad
Development and Competitive Squad Profiles
As swimmers progress within the Club, they gain increased stamina in preparation for promotion into the Club’s competition squads. Between the ages of 9 -13 they can be selected by the Head Coach to compete in the Kent Junior League. In the more competitive squads, swimmers progress from inter-club galas to County, District and National competitions. The Club regularly has representatives in Kent County championships. EPSC also competes in the National Swimming League.
Each year the Club travels to several inter-club galas, but also organizes and runs a number of swimming competitions taking place in its own pool. We also hold our own Club Championships at the end of the year.
As a general rule, movement between competitive squads is subject to swimmers meeting the relevant criteria, available space within the squad or group and current available pool time. A certain amount of coach’s discretion is also used to determine an individual swimmer’s suitability to meet the demands of the squad or group. Selection for galas and open meets (where applicable) will also reflect a swimmer’s suitability.
Swimmers moving within the competitive squads will also need to complete a one month trial in their new squad to demonstrate they can achieve the required level of training and attendance.
 Puffins
Most of our competitive swimmers have progressed through our development squads, the Puffins and the Penguins. Lessons are planned and assessed following the ASA’s National Plan for teaching level 7-10 & LTAD stage 1 (fundamentals).
Requirements
They must be competent over 25m over all four strokes.
Training Expectations
Swimmers in Puffins will have available 1 session (1 hour) water-based training per week.
Swimmers are taught basic stroke techniques, starts & turns & tumble turns.
Swimmers will work on starts & turns.
Swimmers will work on tumble turns.
Aims of Puffins
Achieve our club standard and progress to our next squad - the Penguins.
Equipment Needed
Kickboard
Fins
750ml - 1L drink bottle
 Penguins (Pre-Competition Squad)
Pre-Competition Squad is based on the Amateur Swimming Association’s Long Term Athlete Development pathway Stage 2 – Swim Skills - building technique and learning competitive skills.
Requirements
The minimum age is 8 years old, subject to ability.
Swimmers must be legal over 50m in all strokes.
Swimmers must understand the individual medley stroke order, medley relay order and relay takeovers.
Swimmers must show commitment to their swimming and work hard during training sessions.
A minimum of 70% attendance must be maintained.
Swimmers will be expected to attend regular Time Trials and enter the annual Club Championships competition.
Swimmers will also enter Novice galas (where appropriate).
Training Expectations
Swimmers in Pre-competition Squad have available 1 session (1 hour) water-based training per week.
Swimmers will be given constructive feedback on their performance and technique in training.
Swimmers will be given advice on equipment and competitions.
Aims of Penguins
Achieve the ASA Competitive Start Award.
Develop competitive skills such as starts and turns.
Gain an understanding of the rules relating to competitive swimming.
Equipment Needed
Kickboard
Fins
750ml -1L drink bottle.
 Yellow / Green Squad
These Squads are based on the Amateur Swimming Association’s Long Term Athlete Development framework Stages 2 - Swim Skills progressing to Training to Train - developing technique and practicing competitive skills. This squad is for swimmers who are competing in League and open meet competitions.
Requirements
The minimum age is 8 years old, subject to ability.
Should have achieved the ASA competitive start award and be able to demonstrate all strokes with efficient technique.
Swimmers must show commitment to their swimming and work hard during training sessions.
A minimum of 70% attendance must be maintained.
Swimmers will be expected to attend regular Time Trials and enter the annual Club Championships competition.
Swimmers will be expected to represent the Club in open meets and inter-club or League galas when selected.
Training Expectations
Swimmers in Yellow / Green have available 3 sessions (6 hours) water based training per week.
Swimmers will be given constructive feedback on their performance and technique in training.
Swimmers will be given advice at competitions and feedback after races.
Aims of Junior Yellow / Green Squad
Represent the club at Open Meets and Inter-club or League Gala.
Practice competitive skills such as starts and turns.
Aims of Junior Yellow / Green Squad
Represent the Club at Open Meets and Inter-club or League Gala.
Practice competitive skills such as starts and turns.
Equipment Needed
Kickboard
Pull Buoy
Fins
750ml -1L drink bottle.
 Blue Squad
The Blue Squad is based on the Amateur Swimming Association’s Long Term Athlete Development framework Stages 3 – Training to Train - developing strength and fitness and nurturing technique and tactical skills. This squad is for swimmers who are representing the Club in League Competitions and County Championships.
Requirements
The minimum age is 9 years old, subject to ability.
Swimmers must show commitment to their swimming and work hard during training sessions.
A minimum of 70% attendance must be maintained.
Swimmers will be required to keep track of their personal best times.
Swimmers will be expected to attend regular Time Trials and enter the annual Club Championships competition.
Swimmers will be expected to represent the Club in open meets and Inter-club or League Galas when selected.
Training Expectations
Swimmers in Blue Squad have available 3 sessions (3 hours) water based training per week.
Swimmers will be given constructive feedback on their performance and technique in training.
Swimmers will be given advice at competitions and feedback after races.
Aims of Blue Squad
Represent the Club at Open Meets and Inter-club or League Galas
Achieve Kent County Championship qualifying times.
Equipment Needed
Kickboard
Pull Buoy
Fins
Paddles
1 ltr of drink.
 Orange Squad
Orange squad is based on the Amateur Swimming Association’s Long Term Athlete Development framework Stages 3-4 – Training to train & Training to compete - developing strength and fitness and nurturing technique and tactical skills. This squad is for swimmers who are representing the Club in league and open competitions and County Championships.
Requirements:
The minimum age is 11 years old, subject to ability.
Swimmers must show commitment to their swimming and work hard during training sessions.
A minimum of 70% attendance must be maintained.
Swimmers will be required to keep track of their personal best times.
Swimmers will be expected to enter the annual Club Championships competition.
Swimmers will be expected to represent the Club in open meets and inter-club or League Galas when selected.
Training Expectations
Swimmers in Orange Squad have available 3/4 sessions per week (3 hours) water based training and 1 hour land-based training per week.
Swimmers will be given individual programmes which will reflect their ability and personal goals.
Swimmers will be given constructive feedback on their performance and technique in training.
Swimmers will be given advice at competitions and feedback after races.
Aims of Orange Squad
Represent the Club at Open Meets and Inter-club or League Galas.
Achieve Kent County qualifying times.
Equipment
Kickboard
Pull Buoy
Short fins
Paddles
At least 1 L of drink. |
