Youth Performance
LEAD COACH
Rachel Palmer
The lead coach for the Youth Performance squad is Rachel Palmer. Swimmers will be members of HPK Swim Club and most will have graduated from Age Performance. Most swimmers will be between the ages of 13 and 16 and have National Age Group Qualifying times.
Key Goals (Fundamentals and Learning to Train)
The key goal of this group is to perform well at National Age Groups and qualify for NZ Open Nationals. Training begins to become specialized. Swimmers will be challenged to compete at high levels under various environments. They will learn advanced physical, technical and tactical skills. Development of autonomy, independence & individual responsibility becomes important while learning to manage lifestyles.
Training
Monday-Friday 4-6pm Pakuranga College Monday-Friday 5:45-7.45am Pakuranga College Saturday 5:45-8:30am Pakuranga College. Swimmers are required to swim 16 hours+ per week (8 Sessions per week) as well as 2 HPK land work session per week. Strength and conditioning is included in your fees and run by our specialist S&C team of coaches and interns. Land sessions are Wednesday and Friday 6.15 – 7pm at Pakuranga College.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.45am – 7.45am | 5.45am – 7.45am | 5.45am – 7.45am | 5.45am – 7.45am | 5.45am – 7.45am | 5.45am – 8.30am |
| Pakuranga | Pakuranga | Pakuranga | Pakuranga | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
| 4pm – 6pm | 4pm – 6pm | 4pm – 6pm | 4pm – 6pm | 4pm – 6pm | |
| Pakuranga | Pakuranga | Pakuranga | Pakuranga | Pakuranga |
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 for immediately following training and having something 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.
Pakuranga College Car Parking & Pool Access
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.
