Apresentação cedida pelo Prof Voronstov

1. The structure of progressive training of young swimmers
toward Peak Performance Training Program [Germany]
D1 – boys and girls aged 8-10
Advanced learn-to-swim program
Basic youth training program for
approx. 3 years
Admission based on simple tests
Local clubs, swim schools
D2 – boys aged 11-12, girls 11
Basic youth training program
Build up Training Program
Multiple event competitions
Progress is checked by Goal oriented tests
Local clubs, swim schoolsD3 – boys aged 13-14, girls 12
Build up Training Program
Admittance based on time standards
Progress is checked by Goal oriented tests
Land Swimming Associations, Local clubs
D4 – boys aged 15-16, girls 13-14
Build up Training Program progressing
to Junior Training Program
Admittance based on time standards + results at
National Youth Champs
Goals – selection for EYOF, EJCh/Land Sw. Ass., clubs

2. The structure of progressive training of young swimmers
toward Peak Performance Training Program [Germany]
DC – boys aged 15-16, girls 13-14
Junior training program
Admittance based results at German
Junior and Open Championships
Land SV, DSV
Goals – EJCh, integration in National
Junior Team
C – NATIONAL JUNIOR TEAM- 30-40 swimmers
Boys aged 16-17, girls 14-15
Selected at the start of a season
Junior Training Program
Admittance – time standards, results at German
Junior and Open Champs./EJChs
DSV, Elite Training Centres, Clubs
C – TRANSITION: 15-20 SWIMMERS
Boys aged 18, girls 16 years
Peak Performance Training Program
Admittance based on time standards + results at
National Open Champs and EJCh
DSV, Elite Training Centres, Clubs
Goals- admittance in National B- or A-Team
Participation at EC, WC, OG

3. NATIONAL SWIMMING TEAMS
YOUTH AND JUNIOR SELECTION
– 50-60 swimmers
Men between 14-18, women – 16 years of age
(to swim at EYOF and EJC + one season beyond)
Selection based on time standards, National and International Ranks
National Coach in charge responsible to NPD
Fluctuations from year to year due to individual improvement
of “yearly developers” and “late developers”

4. NATIONAL SWIMMING TEAMS
A- and B- SELECTIONS
Approximately 40 to 50 swimmers from 30-35 Clubs
Selection based on time standards, National and International Ranks
Fairly homogeneous group without fluctuation within Olympic Cycle
Two years before Olympics “Shadow Team” selected for promotional purpose
NPD in charge assisted by National Coach
National Team Selection for International Championships
Selection based on a complex set of rules/times and places
achieved at relevant German Championships
NPD is solely responsible for selection of all teams