SCHOOL NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
School News & Highlights National Development Pathways
R
epton Swimming successfully gained
Repton is also proud to be supporting
Repton Swimming Club continues to have great
Swim England Swim Mark status in
Hannah B as she undertakes the Diploma in
success in the arena with a positive appearance
August of this year, the recognised
Sporting Excellence (DiSE) for swimming.
in Birmingham over the October half term.
kitemark of approval for swimming clubs in
The industry-leading programme is tailored
Competing in the City of Birmingham Level
the UK, and now, under the expert guidance
to individual athletes and their respective
2 Meet, 58 swimmers were entered into their
of double Olympian Scott Talbot, 11 Repton
disciplines, providing them with the key
respective classes with numerous winners and
pupils have been selected onto various
knowledge and skills to become a high-
podium finishes. The competition culminated in
national performance pathways.
performance international athlete. Past alumni
Repton Swimming Club being awarded the cup
of the programme include reigning World and
for Top Visiting Club.
The swimmers have been selected for the
Olympic Champion Adam Peaty.
national development pathways following their performances in both The Swim England Festival
Repton’s Director of Swimming, Scott Talbot,
of Swimming and virtual Level X events, held
has congratulated pupils on their achievements
through 2021. Arabella G, Cameron J, Fenella W,
saying: “Our swimmers have really applied
Finn C and Charlie J will join the Swim England
themselves throughout the last year and have
Development Programme, and Josh B, Leo P
demonstrated the dedication and consistency
and Hettie D’A will be part of the Swim England
required for both training and their academic
National Event Camp Programme. Sarah H joins
work. They are true, committed athletes and
the Scottish Swimming National Youth Academy.
have shown a great deal of resilience.”
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