OUR PATHWAY
The structure at Monson allows for both a "Performance pathway" to fast track those athletes who are able and want to compete at an elite level from a young age and a "Club Pathway" for a more fitness based or social track, to enjoy training and competing at a reduced intensity. Each swimmer develops at a different pace from a practical height perspective, a maturity to training and the general desire to swim competitively and swimmers can move between the pathways at any point, with their coach's support.
Academy:
This is a new squad that has been introduced for a more efficient entry into our Rookies program from Learn to Swim. Technical sessions held twice a week. Swimmers should be encouraged to enter Club Championships and try and attend both sessions for maximum progression.
Rookies:
Swimmers who are starting their competitive journey. Swimmers will learn great technique and drills on all four strokes. They will start learning & practicing race skills. Minimum of 2 sessions per week.
Junior Fitness:
Swimmers who enjoy learning and developing stroke technique and race skills, being part of a club environment and the fitness and well-being swimming provides.
Fitness:
Swimmers who want to continue to train and develop stroke technique and race skills, being part of a club environment and the physiological challenges that swimming training provides.
Development:
For swimmers working towards County qualifying performances, developing race skills, technical excellence and enjoying racing and training. Minimum of 3 sessions per week.
Age Development:
For age group swimmers to compete at County & Regional or have the ability to achieve these levels. Swimmers should aim to reach the highest levels based on ability & commitment and attend a minimum of 4 sessions per week.
Youth Development:
For late age group & youth swimmers to compete at County & Regional or have the ability to achieve these levels. Swimmers should aim to reach the highest levels based on ability & commitment and attend a minimum of 4 sessions per week.
Performance 2:
For age group swimmers to compete at County, Regional and potentially National Championships or have the ability to achieve these levels. Swimmers should aim to reach the highest levels based on ability & commitment and aim to train 5/6 sessions per week plus land training.
Performance 1:
For swimmers to compete at the highest levels, International, National or have the ability to achieve these levels. Swimmers should show total commitment in reaching their full potential. Swimmers are expected to train 6/7 sessions a week from those available. A land-based program compliments the pool work.
