Academy  Squads

AVSC Academy Squads are 'Olympic Themed' with progression from Sydney and Athens squads to Beijing & Rio.

Any squad moves will usually take place three times a year and be notified in December, April, and July

SQUADS

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The AVSC Swim Academy is divided into 4 squads – and in keeping with being a Competitive Swim Academy, each level is named after a host city of an Olympic Games.  Roll on Tokyo 2020...

Squads  &  Costs... payable  SEPT,  JAN,  MAY

Sydney Squad
£158 per term
Training sessions at:
Radley College Pool Saturday 8.00am-9.00 am

Athens Squad
£184 per term
Training sessions at:
Radley College Pool Saturday 8.00am-9.00am
Abingdon School Pool Thursday 6.00pm-7.00pm

Beijing Squad
£210 per term
Training sessions at:
Radley College Pool Saturday 8.00am-9.00am
Radley College Pool Monday 7.00-7.45pm 
Abingdon School Pool Thursday 6.00-7.00pm

Rio Squad
£210 per term
Training sessions at:
Radley College Pool Saturday 8.00am-9.00am
Radley College Pool Monday 7.45pm-8.30pm
Abingdon School Pool Wednesday 6.30pm-7.30pm
There is also a session on Sundays at Abingdon School pool 11.05-11.50 which focusses on starts and turns. Swimmers need to sign up for each "term" of sessions. 

Squad  Aims  &  Objectives

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When swimming competitively, swimmers will be competing in age groups, from 8 years old, according to ASA Rules. The AVSC Academy squad structure has been developed to support this development to a competitive swimming environment.  
 
Aims and Objectives of Academy swimmers
  1. To become the best swimmer you can be, developing technique in four competitive strokes, individual medley and relay skills. 
  2. To build stamina by using all training opportunities offered.
  3. To enter internal, and where possible, external competitions, to measure yourself against your previous performances.  To use feedback from that experience to further develop your swimming technique.
 
AVSC Academy Lead Coach, Beth Costello

Abingdon Vale Swimming Club
Acceptance to the main AVSC Club is by Academy Selection or direct trial only