Mini Development Squad

NASWPC Mini Development Squad is our entry level for swimmers aged 5 and above that are both deep water confident and able to swim 20-25m unaided. The benefit of joining a competitive swimming club at a young age is that we can embed the proper swim technique and correct stroke placement at an early age.

When swimmers join the Mini Development Squad, we assess everyone to ensure that they are placed in the correct lanes for their abilities as they enter into their journey towards competitive swimming.

Our Mini Development Squad is designed to develop swimmers into the competitive swimmers of the future and there is therefore a focus on ensuring that stroke technique is correct. This may differ from other swimming sessions that your children may have attended in the past and means that they may progress at different rates depending on their ability

Mini Development runs from 5.45-6.15pm on a Sunday afternoon at the Newton Abbot Leisure Centre. If you would like to enquire about your child joining our sessions please email [email protected]

Competitive Swimming

We hold an annual Ribbon Gala for our Mini Development swimmers. This fun gala is designed to introduce swimmers to competitive swimming in a enjoyable and non-pressured environment where the only expectation is that the swimmers have fun. All Mini Development swimmers are encouraged to enter regardless of level as there are races to meet all abilities.

Kit

When swimming with NASWPC, male swimmers must wear tight-fitting swim trunks/Jammers and female swimmers must wear a one-piece swimming costume. All swimmers must wear a swimming hat during their lessons. Goggles are optional, although it is important that children learn to swim with and without them.

If you would like to buy club branded kit please go to our club shop page.

Teachers and Helpers

We are lucky to have a dedicated team of Swim England qualified teachers and coaches, plus helpers who work with the children to provide high quality tuition. All our teachers and helpers are volunteers (with the majority also being club swimmers) who are passionate about the success of the club.