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.