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Crystal Palace Beacon Programme

The Programme

The ASA have set up a number of Beacon Training Centres around the regions, specifically to provide its athletes the opportunities and support mechanisms to develop from learn to swim through to performance, whilst also embracing swimmers who do not wish to commit to the performance pathway.

The programme includes the aquatic disciplines of:

The Concept

Until now, English swimming programmes have been varied by the support given in each region. This has led to inconsistencies in the opportunities available to athletes and coaches at local and regional level.

The Crystal Palace Beacon initiative aims to address the inconsistencies by enhancing support to the regional and surrounding clubs and particularly the network of clubs embracing the 'beacon programme' concept by providing a training programme using a full range of land and pool facilities and sports science in a single location.

 

Who is Eligible?

Athletes who fulfill the criteria can be considered for a place (criteria supplied on request).

 

Crystal Palace Beacon Programme announce dates for Seven Stroke Clinics from December 2010

These clinics are aimed at competitive swimmers aged 9  - 16 years, and give the swimmers an opportunity to work alongside expert coaches to improve their technical skills & development. They will be led through an organised programme for drills and skill development to ensure that the key technique is in place and lay foundations for a successful swimming career. Apply early, places are limited. Beacon_Stroke_Clinics_2010-2011.pdf

 

Structure of the Programme

1. Learn to Swim -- London Swim School & School Swimming Programme at Crystal Palace.

London Swim School is London's largest swim school with thousands of classes held across the capital each week, covering all ages and abilities. It's the starting point for the pathway at Crystal Palace. To book or for more info www.sportscourses.org
 

2. Talent identification -- Teach to Train (Skill Development) --Crystal Palace London Swim School and Regional Clubs fast tracked swimmers making up 3 groups.
Training up to 1-3 times per week.

3. Train to Train -- Hub A & B Squads: age group/youth swimmers specially selected to train in the programme who have the ability to fulfill their potential. Possible 5.5 hours per week (normally County, Regional & National standard)

4. Train to Compete -- Performance Development Squad: Youth swimmers specially selected to train in the programme that have the ability to fulfill their potential. Possible 10 hours per week, (normally County, & Regional standard) made up of swimmers who have not achieved, or are close to their National qualifying times.

5. Train to Win - Performance Squad: this will be a group of swimmers which will have full support including the benefits of a 50m training pool. The Beacon programme will provide athletes with a daily training environment which includes 20+ hours of dedicated pool time training per week, based on two sessions daily over six days per week (depending on programme structure) A full range of land conditioning is available within the programme i.e. core body strength, free weights and cardio options with programmes designed for individual athletes needs.

 

The Training

The programme will provide enhanced opportunities for participants and includes:

The Coach

The programme is led by experienced international coach Ron Philpot, who has coached athletes to the Olympic Games. 

Over the last 20 years he has coached more than 20 senior and junior international swimmers.
Ron was a member of the Great Britain coaching staff from 1996 to 2004 and has coached international biathletes, triathletes, modern pentathletes and disability swimmers.

 

Contact for More Information

Ron Philpot - Head of Aquatics, GLL
Email: ron.philpot@gll.org
Telephone: 07772223279
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Road
London
SE19 2BB

 

Crystal Palace Aquatics

A Regional Beacon Programme for aspiring National &
International Age Group, Youth & Senior Swimmer

Applications for September 2010 are now invited for the following training programmes:

Performance: (Ages 14+)
10 x 2 Hour Training Sessions per week
3 Land Sessions
Sports Science Support
(International, National & Regional Swimmers)

Performance Development (Ages 14 +)
5/6 x 2 Hour Sessions per week
(County, Regional Qualifiers close to National Times)

Hubs: (Ages 10-15)
2 x 2 Hour Sessions per week
(County, Regional &  National Qualifiers)
Talent: (Ages 9 – 11)
Up to 2 x 1 hour sessions per week,
(Depending on ability)

To discuss this unique opportunity and to be part of the future of
London Swimming and discover your ambitions.

Contact
Ron Philpot Head of Aquatics
e-mail: ron.philpot @gll.org
or Telephone: 07772223279

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