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 Bronze Criteria 1 HOUR SESSIONS UP TO 2X WEEK

 

  • Swim 50m freestyle with sound breathing and stroke technique
  • Swim 50m backstroke with correct stroke technique
  • Swim a minimum of 25m in one other competitive stroke with sound technique
  • Swim 500m to 1000m in a session including breaks
  • Scull 25m head first and 25m feet first
  • Participate at least twice a week

 

Silver Criteria 1.5 HOUR SESSIONS UP TO 3X WEEK

 

  • Technically correct push-off to begin all four strokes
  • Uses general road rules during training sessions
  • Swim 200m freestyle continuously with good technique
  • Swim 100m backstroke with good technique
  • Swim 100m breaststroke with good technique
  • Swim 50m butterfly with good technique
  • Kick 50m without a kickboard in all strokes
  • Scull 100m head first and 100m feet first
  • Tumble turn in freestyle and backstroke
  • Perform a technically correct dive
  • Participate at least twice a week

 

All ENQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT NGA PAPAHU HEAD COACH ASHLEIGH DENT: ashswims87@gmail.com or Phone 027 7050575