Transcript proposals for discussion

ASA Technical Open Water Minutes 29 October 2005 – Appendix 1
OPEN WATER SWIMMING
PROPOSALS FOR
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
DISCUSSION DOCUMENT
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WHY WE NEED TO UNDERTAKE A REVIEW
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The number of swimmers entering the Grand Prix
Series is dropping
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The standard of competition is not improving
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No incentive (except prize money) to participate in the
series
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No progression route to ASA Development Squad
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The competition is not providing the bridge to the elite
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RECAP
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CURRENT COMPETITIONS STRUCTURE
Elite
Major Championships
European Championships (Every 2 years)
World Championships (Annual)
International
LEN Cup (Normally 5 rounds)
British
5K British Pool Championship
3K Junior Competition
5K British Competition
10K British Championships
England
Age Group and Team Competitions
Masters Competition
District
District competitions that form part of the
Grand Prix series of events
Age Group and Masters competitions
Local
County Associations
British Long Distance Swimming Association
(Affiliated to ASA)
Participation
The competition structure for Open Water Swimming should be an
integrated programme
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DISCUSSION POINTS
Each Region to hold Regional
Championships using common
conditions
Distances, age groups etc
Each regional Championship to
form a part of a overall series
Similar to a Grand Prix series
All Competitions to be of
standard distances
1.5, 3, 5 and 10K
events
Each District to hold either a 3
or 5K pool championships to
aid the transition from pool
swimming to open water
To encourage the better
swimmers long distance
swimmers to enter open water
swimming to fulfil their potential
Progression of officials is
essential to keep English official
in the forefront
Encourage a process of
mentoring together with gaining
experience
Make funding available for 25K
events
Funding for warm weather 25K
swims
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PROPOSED COMPETITION STRUCTURE
Distance
10 & 25K
5K
3K
Target
Elite Level
Competition Level
Development
1.5K
Junior Development
800M
Participation
Holding Body
International
British
British
ASA
ASA
Regional
Regional
Counties
Counties
Regional bodies to hold 1.5 and 3K competitions – 3K competition
to form part of a National series
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PROPOSED COMPETITION LEVEL STRUCTURE
Area
Regions
North
North, North East, Scotland?
Central
West Midlands, East Midlands & East
South
South West, South & London
Final
5K British Championships
These area competitions can be combined within a Regions
programme and used for inclusion to the ASA Development Squad
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PROPOSED DISTANCE SWIMMING COMPETITION
STRUCTURE
Regional 3K Competitions
Final based on top 20 from
Regional competitions
ASA competition at the
Youth Championships
Selection to ASA Open Water
Development Squad
Dependent on meeting
time criteria
Assisting in the transition from pool swimming in to Open Water
swimming with a route to the ASA Development Squad
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PROGRESSION ROUTES
Body
Competition
Target
British
British Championships
European and World
Representation
ASA
Regions
5K Grand Prix Series
ASA Development
3K Pool Competition
Squad
1.5 & 3K Competitions
Area Development
Squads
Counties
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800 Metre Competitions
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Participation
SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS
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Introduction of standard distances across all
competitions (1.5, 3 and 5K)
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Regions to focus on 1.5 and 3K competitions to
increase participation and junior development
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Shorter 5K series based on areas completed by mid
July
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Pool based competition to assist transition and
provide a route to the ASA Development Squad
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