Satellites Academy
The Satellites Academy provides a pathway for young swimmers to progress from Stage 6 and upwards of the Swim England Learn to Swim programme. The Academy is not a replacement for the Learn to Swim programme, rather, it is designed to augment it. We therefore recommend that all Academy swimmers continue to take lessons with their local Learn to Swim provider. If you are looking to begin your child’s swimming lessons, then we can recommend the Learn to Swim lessons offered by Everybody Sport and Recreation. Several of the Satellites coaches and senior swimmers are involved in helping provide these lessons.
Once your young swimmer reaches Stage 6 then you may wish to consider joining the Satellites Academy. Within the Academy we will help advance a swimmer through learning technical skills and increased levels of fitness and water safety. The Academy sessions are focused on providing a fun learning environment where your children will work on:
If you are interested in hearing more or would like to arrange a free trial please get in touch.
The Academy is split into 3 groups. As a swimmer completes the skills for a group they will progress into the next. Upon completing the Gold Academy a swimmer is then offered the option to be promoted to the competitive section of the club. Our Academy groups have an upper age limit of 14 years to ensure swimmers progress through the stages of the club at the appropriate age.
Squad Expectations:
Swimmers should arrive at poolside on time ready to swim
Swimmers should have the necessary kit at all times, including spare goggles and spare cap.
Swimmers start honing stroke technique with an emphasis on breaststroke and butterfly.
Competitions:
Swimmers who qualify by age should enter the “Sputniks” series of competitions held each year at Macclesfield Leisure Centre.
Bronze Academy Training TimesSquad Expectations:
Swimmers should arrive at poolside on time ready to swim
Swimmers should have the necessary kit at all times, including spare goggles and spare cap.
Swimmers continue to improve technique and stamina enabling them to swim up to 50 metres continuously.
Competitions:
Swimmers who qualify by age should enter the “Sputniks” series of competitions held each year at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. Swimmers should also consider entering level 4 galas targeted by the club such as the annual Club Championships.
Silver Academy Training Times
Squad Expectations:
Swimmers should arrive at poolside on time ready to swim
Swimmers should have the necessary kit at all times, including spare goggles and spare cap.
Swimmers now begin to introduce speed into their repertoire whilst improving technique even further.
Competitions:
Swimmers who qualify by age should enter the “Sputniks” series of competitions held each year at Macclesfield Leisure Centre. Swimmers should also consider entering level 3 & 4 galas targeted by the club such as the annual Club Championships and Cheshire Graded Junior Meet.
Gold Academy Training Times
