Team France U16 Women Training Camp

As part of the preparation for the U16 European Championships, which will take place from June 27 to July 3, the French Swimming Federation organized a gathering in Abbeville from May 2 to 8. 16 young players were called up for this event, marking a new step in their journey towards high-level competition.

This stage is part of the national high-level access program (CNAHN), which started earlier this year with a training camp at the INSEP. The selected athletes are among the most promising profiles identified during this program, forming an initial core group for the upcoming continental competition.

But for Lorène Derenty, coach of the U16 French team, this stage goes beyond just preparing for a championship. The aim is also to strengthen the link with the clubs, which are the true pillars of player development, and to establish a culture of discipline and excellence among the players. More than just a competition, the European Championships should be part of a long-term development process, with the progressive integration of these young talents into the ranks of the senior French team as the ultimate goal.

Hosted at the Aquabb facilities in Abbeville, the players benefited from an environment conducive to thorough work, both technically, with exclusive access to the competition pool, and physically, with privileged access to a gym. Emphasis was placed on mastering the fundamentals, essential for building a strong foundation for future performances.

The preparation will continue with two more gatherings: in Vittel from June 9 to 16, and then in Greece from June 19 to 25. The list for the European Championships will be announced after the Vittel training camp.

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