SEARCH BEGINS FOR OFFSHORE CENTRE RECRUITS
British Swimming is searching for the next generation of
male swimmers to train and school at its Offshore Centre on
the Gold Coast, Australia.
The Southport School has been home to a select group of young
male swimmers since 2003 as athletes showing real potential
utilise the impressive facilities while continuing their schooling.
Coach Chris Nesbit, who heads up the British programme at
the school, will begin the selection process for the opportunity
of a lifetime at next month's British Championships in Sheffield.
"We'll be looking to interview interested swimmers during
April following the British Championships," said Nesbit,
coach to former British World Champion Katy Sexton.
"Performances at the British trials will be looked at
and we'll also take into account performances posted last
summer."
Nesbit is excited at the prospect of this next group of recruits
who will continue what is becoming a very fruitful relationship
for British Swimming and Southport.
"This next generation of swimmers, due to start in January,
will be a follow on from the good work that has been taking
place here over the past couple of years.
"We are looking for swimmers, who are due to finish
their GCSE's this summer and who plan to study for their A-Levels
next year, to put themselves forward for this tremendous opportunity,"
said Nesbit.
"It's been going very well for the six lads that started
in January this year. They've settled in very well both academically
as well as in the pool. They've adjusted to their new environment
and are reaping its benefits.
"The centre is really establishing itself as a major
base for British Swimming. It will be integral for swimming
in he lead up to the World Championships this time next year
in Melbourne and of course ahead of the Olympic Games in 2008."
The school, which offers a 12-lane, outdoor, 50m pool as
well as an outdoor, 25m facility, is currently hosting the
preparation camp for England's swimmers in readiness for the
Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in two weeks time.
Swimmers interested in the opportunities offered by the Offshore
Centre should forward all enquiries to Chris Nesbit on the
Gold Coast at cnesbit@tss.qld.edu.au <mailto:cnesbit@tss.qld.edu.au>
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