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Learn to Swim Scheme
Rushden Swimming Club runs a very successful Learn to swim scheme.
Our lessons take place in either the Teaching or Main pool on Mondays
at Splash Swimming Pool
Our Learn to swim programme follows the National Plan for Teaching
Swimming (NTP) and incorporates the ASA Award Scheme. This is a
structured scheme aimed at developing all of the four main swimming
strokes as well as key skills and improving water confidence. We
aim to offer all children the opportunity to learn to swim at their
own pace in a happy, friendly environment and to provide a relaxed
introduction to competitive swimming for those children who are
interested.
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NTP Stage 1
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Developing basic safety awareness, the 'class' scenario,
basic movement skills and water confidence skills. Swimmers
may use aids, e.g. arm bands, floats, etc.
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NTP Stage 2
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Developing safe entries to the water, including jumping
in, basic floating, travel front and back up to a distance
of 5 metres, plus rotation to regain upright positions.
Swimmers may use aids, e.g. arm bands, floats, etc.
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NTP Stage 3
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Developing safe entries including submersion, travel
up to 10 metres on the front and back, progress rotation
skills and water safety knowledge. At this stage, the Swimmer
will be assessed without the use of aids or support.
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NTP Stage 4
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Developing the understanding of buoyancy through a range
of skills, refining kicking technique for all strokes, and
swimming 10 metres to a given standard as directed by the
ASA.
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NTP Stage 5
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Developing 'watermanship' through sculling and treading
water skills and complete rotation, also performing all
strokes for a distance of 10 metres to the given standard
as provided by the ASA within the NPTS resources.
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NTP Stage 6
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Developing effective swimming skills including coordinated
breathing across all strokes plus swimming a distance of
25 metres using a stroke of the Swimmers choice; developing
the water safety aspects and understanding of preparation
for exercise.
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NTP Stage 7
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Developing quality stroke technique up to 100 metres,
incorporating skills learnt and combining them to develop
a linked routine and complete successfully an obstacle course
that combines a variety of skills accomplished throughout
stages 1 - 7.
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NTP Stage 8 - 10
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Once the Swimmer has developed the core range of skills
required to be confident, competent and safe in the water
through stages 1 - 7, the Swimmer may then have the choice
to take part in different aquatic disciplines.
FUNDAMENTAL SPORT SKILLS, STAGES 8 - 10 of the NPTS are
available in Competitive Swimming, Diving, Synchronised
Swimming, Water Polo and Rookie Lifesaving.
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