Framework Overview

The Aquatics School Competition Framework comprises of three development stages

1.  FUNdamentals. This is currently being developed and will be delivered as part of the National Plan for Teaching Swimming. 

2.  Aqua Skills Festivals. This is a new festival format that includes the different aquatic disciplines – swimming, diving, water polo and synchronised swimming.  This is a fun style of competition that will provide opportunities for young people at Key Stage 2.  

3.  School Competitions.  This incorporates existing swimming galas and encourages inter school competition. 

     Aquatics Competition Framework   

Where next?	ASA Club	ASA club ASA club champs ESSA primary schools	ASA club ASA county age group & regional champs ESSA divisional trials	ASA club ASA county age group & regional champs ESSA divisional trials
Development stage	FUNdamentals Multi-discipline Skill based	Aqua Skills Multi-discipline Multi-stroke Multi-distance	Aqua Skills Multi-discipline Multi-stroke Multi-distance	School Competitions Multi-discipline League Activity
Skills & Activities	KS1 4 - 7 years	KS2 7 - 11 years	KS3 11 - 13 years	KS4 14 -16 years