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AT IT THIS WAY:
In most sports young players
can’ get a game’ after only a few weeks
in a club.
But probably not in Swimming.
The only ‘game’ many aspiring and often
reasonably able swimmers get to ‘play’ is
a waiting game. Will I ever get selected? And too often
and sadly the answer is ‘No’ but keep training.
So much for the Best –
what about the Rest ?
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| THINK
OF IT THIS WAY: Spending
some time developing exciting programmes of appropriate,
fun and skill-based, developmental and challenging
events. And which allow players to compete both individually
and in teams, in a number of events throughout the
competition, to test their developing stroke skills,
stamina and competitive ‘spirit’
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| Galafever is about
that way of thinking - a state of mind - when it comes to competitions.
Swimmingfirst says it can be different and can help to make
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| TRY DOING
IT THIS WAY
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Music, Commentary,
‘Hype’ and excitement for Galas
with a difference.
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‘New’
events – based on Teaching and swimming
skills Development -
matching swimmers needs to appropriate competition
activities.
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Mixed with
Team events and relays.
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On these pages
swimmingfirst will offer:
- A one stop shop – for running a
DEVELOPMENT gala
- A ‘Bank’ of ideas and events
- Resources and Packs to support the running
of the event. Some are free - others have a cost attached
and will be available exclusively through swimmingfirst.
Including # original material such as the galafever music
CD with music to go specifically with the events - you don’t
need a performing licence; # Organisers and managers cards
to use with the events…even a scripted running order
for novice D-jays or Presenters and Announcers
- Relevant to schools, ‘Festivals’,
Early and Pre Competition squad events….
- Other original products designed exclusively
to make the events ‘happen’
- Technical and Educational updates and
info. . Often free if you print it off – released
throughout the year.
- Full products available: check price
and availability as they are developed.
- More Humour, Trivia and Reflective thinking
about swimming. Often free if you print it off – released
throughout the year. Full product available :check price
and availability.
- Advice on PA and sound systems
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Gala
Fever recognises and does not ignore the importance of
the work being done with our most talented performers
and our National Programmes. If a young swimmer has that
level of talent and the will and support to succeed, then
we need those specialist coaches and clubs to maximise
that potential. Their competitive needs are quite specific
and thanks to our National Performance Directors are well
defined. [have you got your copy of the ASA Long Term
Athlete Development : THE
SWIMMER PATHWAY ?]
An Olympic, International programme is what they need
– staring at County and Districts..
SELECTING THE BEST.
THAT’S PROBABLY
NOT THE PROGRAMME WE NEED FOR THE REST…
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