Age Development
LEAD COACH
Sam Zheng
Key Goals (Train to Compete)
The key goal of this group is to perform well at Division II National Championships with a view to moving to National Age Groups if that is their preference. There will be further development and mastery of skills with a predominant emphasis on the aerobic system development. Athletes can expect this group to be a significant step up in terms of training intensity and focus for all swimmers coming from the junior programme. Athletes will touch on more advanced physical, technical & tactical skills. Skills of autonomy, independence & individual are introduced. This group is a critical component in our programme and is targeted as developing the future champions of the club.
Training
Sessions are at Pakuranga College weekdays 5.45-8.00pm as well as 9-11am on Saturday mornings. Swimmers should compete at least once every term and train 3 times per week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.45 pm – 8 pm | 5.45 pm – 8 pm | 5.45 pm – 8 pm | 5.45 pm – 8 pm | 5.45 pm – 8 pm | 8:30 am – 10:30 am |
| Pakuranga College | Pakuranga College | Pakuranga College | Pakuranga College | Pakuranga College | Howick Intermediate |
The Facility
Pakuranga College is an outdoor pool that is heated all year round. Swimmers need to come prepared for adverse weather conditions, we do still swim if it rains! A warm coat and woolly hat for immediately following training and having something with them to eat immediately after training will help. Another tip is to use a large plastic bag to line your bag to ensure you have dry clothes.
Access is on Pigeon Mountain Road. Swimmers & parents are unable to use the school car park between the hours of 7:30am-4:30pm. Between these hours parents will need to park on the roadside or drop their kids at the gate on Pigeon Mountain road. Parents are not permitted to use the driveway. Swimmers under the age of 9 yrs must be accompanied & collected from poolside.
To access the pool from the car park, walk along the main road to the rear gate and down the driveway where you will be able to see the pool. Prior to 7:30am and after 4:30pm the school car park can be used.
Squads
HPK’s goal is to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.
