formal monitoring process. Dependant on the outcomes athletes may be asked to leave the programme. KSP will support all
KAL Swim Performance FAQ’s April 2015 Category Programme
Members Feedback / Concerns Why is the programme being centralised?
Response KAL have developed the programme in line with a full organisational review of activities. KAL has analysed the programme and identified that efficiencies and an increase in quality was required to ensure sustainability and performance. KAL completed a postcode analysis of all the current members within the programme and the data identified that there was a need to have a centralised programme. New Huddersfield Leisure Centre can host more swimmers in the pool and by centralising the programme we can offer all the athletes the best possible facility to train in. The new programme will also allow more coaches on the poolside per session which will support and provide higher quality to the delivery. KAL reviewed the sessions in the North facilities and most sessions were not viable to continue within the programme. A divide between North & South swimmers had caused concern within the programme, the new programme will provide a full team approach. KAL will be faced with large funding cuts over the next few years; KAL Swim Performance needs to ensure that the scheme is a financial sustainable programme.
Price
Why has there been a price increase?
Criteria
Why do we need to start to do log books?
Criteria
Why are we measured on attendance?
KAL have not increased the monthly price per squad for 2 years, the price increase is in line with KAL annual price increase. KAL Swim Performance reviewed the price and programme per squad and this was compared to like programmes in the region, KSP remains the best value for money programme in the region. The completion of the log books is a vital part of the scheme and is a recommendation for Swim 21. Coaches require the information requested to plan, prepare and support each swimmer. The log book is a way of communication and providing feedback and documented aims to support the athletes through long term athlete development. KAL Swim Performance is a ‘performance swimming’ programme, the criteria is determined for each squad in line with British Swimming recommendations and Long Term Athlete Development.
Category Criteria
Members Feedback / Concerns What happens if we don’t achieve criteria?
Response Athletes will be monitored and reviewed on a monthly basis. Athletes (Parents / Guardians) unable to achieve the criteria will be identified and contacted with regards to the circumstances. KSP will follow a formal monitoring process. Dependant on the outcomes athletes may be asked to leave the programme. KSP will support all athletes during the exit strategy.
Sessions
Do we have to do all the land work sessions?
Athletes are recommended to attend all land work sessions as this supports the pool programme, fundamental movement patterns; body awareness exercises with strength and conditioning are all key parts of the performance programme that support the development of the athlete.
Equipment
Where can I buy equipment from?
We currently have the BOK shop which is run by the club and stock all the equipment you will need from the training sessions and also sell all the team kit for when you are competing. KSP caps are available from reception at HLC and the Stadium Pool.
Programme
How do we progress through the programme and who makes the final decision?
Moments in and through the programme are based on skill, race ability and attendance. All movements are discussed by the KSP coaching team and are authorised by the Head Coach
Sessions
Do we have to train the night before a gala?
Competitions are adaptations of training and to ensure swimmers to not lose their feel on the water it is recommended that all swimmers train the night before a gala, coaches will make alterations to their own squad programme to ensure the swimmers are prepared for the weekend of racing.
Programme
Who do we need to contact if we have and comments or issues?
Your first point of call is your lead coach; if you email them then they will be in touch with you within 5 working days. Our coaching team don’t work 9-5 so this will be as soon as practically possible.
New Huddersfield
When will we be moving up to the site?
KAL will announce a date after 13th April and communicate with each squad. We will have some taster sessions and tours before the move.
Coaches
Who will be coaching the land training?
KAL Swim Performance will be employing a PT for a large amount of the sessions.
Coaches
Why are names not on the timetable?
KAL are currently programming and planning the availability of coaches around the new plans.
