Stroke Development Squads

Entry requirements for these squads is completion of Stage 7 of the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme.

The Stroke Development Squads are all about fine tuning the swimmer's strokes, developing further from what they have learnt during the first stages of swimming lessons. These squads will work towards Stage 8 (Competitive Swimming) for the Learn to Swim Framework primarily but may also achieve Stages 9 and 10 as well.

Training in these squads will prepare swimmers for competitive swimming in a fun and engaging environment where swimmers are encouraged and supported to their individual needs and training is delivered in a positive and friendly environment.

Swimmers in these squads may be selected for Junior League Competition if they are in the right age category.

C Squad

This squad works to improve the technique and stamina of the swimmers through pool and land work, so that they can progress through the stages in the club. They will be expected to compete at suitable galas.

This squad will work towards Stage 9 and 10 (Competitive Swimming) of the Learn to Swim Framework if they have not already completed these in the Stroke Development Squads.

Swimmers in this squad are likely to be selected for Junior League Competition if they are in the right age category.

B Squad

This squad is designed to progress swimmers in the competitive swimming world. Again, with a combination of both pool and land work, our coaches and swimmers work together to achieve results in their swimming career.

Swimmers will be expected to swim in the required number of sessions and be committed to the sport itself; this is the squad with County potential.

Swimmers in this squad are likely to be selected for Junior League Competition if they are in the right age category.

A Squad

This squad is designed to take swimmers to the highest level. With a combination of both pool and more structured land/Strength & Conditioning work, our Coaches and swimmers work together to achieve results in their swimming career.

Swimmers will be expected to swim in the required number of sessions and be committed to the sport itself; this is squad with Regional and National potential.