The structure of the RNSS squads reflects SWIM21 and LTAD (Long Term Athelete Development ) guidelines.

Head Coach – Lesley Westendorp

email: headcoachRNSS@hillingdonsc.co.uk

Squad

Coach

Squad Rep

Coach/
Swimmer Ratio

Weekly sessions

Typical Age

LTAD*

Pre-Mini Stars
Transition from lessons

Ellie South

1:20

Available 2
Min required 2

<10

FUNdementals

Mini Stars
Developing basic skills - slightly lower level than Rising Stars

Lesley Westendorp

Pam Hanly

1:20

Available 3
Min required 2

<10

Swim Skills

Rising Stars
Developing basic skills ready to start training

Lesley Westendorp

Karim Benhajkacem

1:30

Available 4
Min required 3

<10

Swim Skills

Junior Potential
Competing at county development level

Colin Hick / Jennie Demont/ Candice Bryan

Louise and Jason Kedge

1:30

Available 4
Min required 3

9-12

Swim Skills

Junior County
Competing at county or Diddy level

Lesley Westendorp

Sarah Byfield

1:30

Available 5
Min required 5

9-12

Swim Skills/ Training to Train

Youth Potential
Competing at county development level

Ken Adey

Michelle Burton

1:30

Available 5
Min required 4

11-14

Training to Train

Youth County
Competing at county and district level

Dave Austin

Sharon McCarthy/ Samantha Boni

1:30

Available 6
Min required 4

11-14

Training to Train

Senior County
Competing at county and district level

Jenny Demont

Wayne Hirst

1:30

Available 6
Min required 4

13+

Training to Compete