Q: What is the Stratford Sharks Academy?
A: The Academy is a Swim England Accredited Swim School for children aged between 8 and 10, focusing purely on the SE Aquatic Skills Pathway – Competitive which sits above the SE Learn to Swim Framework.
Q: What is the structure of the Academy?
A: There are three Academy groups - Academy Bronze, Silver and Gold, with a maximum of 20 swimmers in each group. The Bronze Group swims for one hour per week, the Silver Group two hours per week and the Gold Group up to three hours per week.
Q: When do the Academy Groups swim and how much does it cost per month?
A: All Academy Group sessions last for one hour:
| Day |
Pool |
Duration
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Time |
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
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£33.50 |
£37.50 |
£39.50 |
| Tuesday |
Shipston Leisure Centre |
1 hour |
18:00 - 19:00 |
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| Friday |
Stratford Leisure Centre |
1 hour |
18:00 - 19:00 |
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| Sunday |
Stratford Leisure Centre |
1 hour |
17:30 - 18:30 |
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Q: Who is involved?
A: The Academy Group is led by Annette Statham ASA Level 1 Coach. Annette is the lead Teacher/Coach for the Gold Group, and works with Yasmin Boff, Josh Newman and The Academy Crew of volunteers, all of them competitive swimmers, who assist on a Friday night working across the Academy Groups.
Q: Who do I speak to get more information about the Academy?
A: If you want to talk to us further about the Academy, come and speak the club desk on a Friday night or email Annette Statham: headofacademy@stratfordsharksasc.co.uk
