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It is recommended that the serious swimmers also join the local club which uses the Abingdon School pool.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"intro\">Prep-Prep Swimming<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Pre-Prep club complements the skills taught during the timetabled lesson and aims to develop individual water confidence, stroke technique, diving activities and some free playtime.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"intro\">Swimming Years 3-8<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The clubs for older pupils welcome\u00a0swimmers of all abilities and are taught by our qualified and experienced swimming coach. The clubs aim to extend skills and technique and provide a supportive environment in which to do so.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"intro\">Swimming (Advanced)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The primary aim of this club is to prepare pupils for the IAPS National Swimming, Biathlon and Triathlon championships. Although the aim is to improve stroke technique in all four of the strokes, there will, however, be a particular emphasis on front crawl. 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