​​​​​​​Papakura Swimming Club

Youth Performance Squad


Entry Criteria

  • Total commitment to pool training
  • They will be selected by the Head Coach based on attitude, discipline, long-term potential and competition performances
  • Minimum age is 15 years + (any variation on this is at the coach’s discretion).  

Aims

  • To achieve top level national success
  • To develop the disciplined practical and psychological skills necessary to train and perform at this level
  • To play a mentorship role for the younger swimmers coming through the club


Target Compulsory Competitions

  • Regional Winter and Summer Championships
  • PPK Club nights to show younger swimmers what to aspire to


Main Compulsory Target Competitions

  • Auckland & Waikato champs Short / Long course
  • National Championships both Short and Long Course


Coach

Pavel Astakhov


Squad information

15 minutes pre pool exercises should commence before every pool session.