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

Performance Stats

Start (Sept)1st Phase

(Nov) 2nd Phase (Apr) 3rd Phase (June)

SC Events

<10% 3 28 58 96

<6% 0 2 21 51

<3% 0 0 12 19

NQT 0 1 2 8

LC Events

<10% 13 34 75 96

<6% 1 10 37 44

<3% 0 1 21 25

NQT 0 1 9 14

Short Course Performance

Number of Short Course Swimmers Away from NQT

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

Start 1st Phase 2nd Phase 3rd Phase

No SC Swimmers < 10%

No SC Swimmers < 6%

No SC Swimmers < 3%

No SC Swimmers < NQT

Number of Short Course Events Away from NQT

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Start 1st Phase 2nd Phase 3rd Phase

No SC Events < 10%

No SC Events < 6%

No SC Events < 3%

No SC Events < NQT

Long Course Performance

Number of Long Course Swimmers Away from NQT

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

Start 1st Phase 2nd Phase 3rd Phase

No LC Swimmers < 10%

No LC Swimmers < 6%

No LC Swimmers < 3%

No LC Swimmers < NQT

Number of Long Course Events Away from NQT

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

Start 1st Phase 2nd Phase 3rd Phase

No LC Events < 10%

No LC Events < 6%

No LC Events < 3%

No LC Events < NQT

Team Achievements2008/2009 Season 2009/2010 Season

Welsh Winter Schools Open

13 swimmers qualified

6 finals from 3 swimmers0 medals

25 swimmers qualified142 PB’s from 172 swims20 finals from 9 swimmers8 medals from 1 swimmer4 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze

Welsh Dragon Meet 16 swimmers qualified

8 finals from 2 swimmers7 medals from 1 swimmer5 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze

19 swimmers qualified73 PB’s from 180 swims24 finals from 10 swimmers6 medals from 3 swimmers1 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze

Welsh Age Group Championships

33 swimmers qualified largest ever entry93 PB’s30 finals from 12 swimmers14 medals from 4 swimmers & 1 boys relay team2 gold, 1 silver & 11 bronze0 swimmers achieve Welsh Regional QTs0 swimmers achieve British ASA National QTs1 championship record

24 swimmers qualified96 PB’s from 180 swims36 Finals from 15 swimmers22 medals from 5 swimmers & two relay teams8 gold, 8 silver & 6 Bronze3 swimmers achieve Welsh Regional QTs3 swimmers achieve British ASA National QTs0 Championship records

British Age Groups Championships

Welsh Summer Nationals

31 swimmers qualified

16 finals from 10 swimmers8 medals from 3 swimmers

6 gold, 2 silver, 0 bronze

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Development Club LinkStage 7 Waterdragons

Club Squad 2Competitive Stage 9

Club Squad 3Competitive Stage 10

FitSwim 3Comp. Stage 10

FitSwim 2Comp. Stage 9

Fitswim 1Comp. Stage 8

Masters Potential

Link

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