4 Pioneer 79 Swimmers invited onto AASE Programme....

Four Pioneer 79 swimmers Ben Martin, Joseph Murray, Meghann Leaver and Niamh Robinson travelled to Dudley College, Birmingham recently to take part in an induction day for the AASE program that they have been invited on by the ASA. 

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) is a government-funded initiative that has been designed to help young people aged 16 to 18 combine education and sport. It’s aimed at athletes who have a realistic potential of achieving excellence in their sport.  The studies will include Level 3 Certificate in Achieving excellence in Sports Performance, Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Sports Performance, employment rights and responsibilities, personal learning and thinking skills.

Students will be invited to various regional training workshops throughout the 15 month course, ensuring they are continually up to date with their work.  At the end of the course, students will be invited to travel abroad for an intense, warm weather training camp, where they will prepare themselves for the ASA National Winter Short Course Championships, putting their hard work into practice.

Stars who have completed the AASE programme include double Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington, Breastroke Olympic Champion and World Record holder Adam Peaty.

We would like to congratulate our swimmers on their selection and wish them well in their studies.