ASA NATIONAL PLAN FOR TEACHING SWIMMING (NTPS)
LEARN TO SWIM (LTS) STAGES
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NOTES
1. Once a swimmer has passed Stage 5 NPTS they can take up a second session subject to space, please speak to the Membership Secretary for further information.
2. Swimmers who have passed Stage 5 NPTS may take the Intermediate Diving Certificate which takes place on Saturday mornings at Burnham Pool, to add your child’s name to waiting list for the next course please speak to the membership secretary.
3. Once a swimmer has passed Stage 6 NPTS and the Intermediate Diving Certificate they may progress to the Preliminary Competitive Start Award which takes place on Saturday mornings at Burnham Pool, to add your child’s name to waiting list for the next course please speak to the membership Secretary.
4. Once a swimmer has passed the Preliminary Competitive Start Award they may progress to the Full Competitive Start Award which takes place on Saturday mornings at Burnham Pool, to add your child’s name to waiting list for the next course please speak to the membership Secretary.
5. All club swimmers are encouraged to swim in the club championships as it has events for all members and at familiar pools. Swimmers will swim against others of a similar ability and will be sorted into positions for their age group once the session is completed. While swimmers in the advanced stages of the NPTS may also be asked and encouraged to swim in friendly galas and open meets, for more information on competitions please ask the membership Secretary.
There is space on a Friday night for swimmers who swim to keep fit only and do not want to compete.