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Swimming is a great all-round workout, using your whole body to move through the water. It raises your heart rate without putting too much pressure on your joints, helping to build stamina, strength and overall fitness. It’s also a great way to maintain a healthy weight and keep your heart and lungs strong.
How we train
How we train
Young swimmers will start in the teaching sessions 'swim skills'. As they gain technique and stamina and reach a required standard, they will be invited to join a ‘squad’.
The squad system provides all swimmers with a clear pathway of a swimmer’s progression and gives individual swimmers the opportunity to develop the skills, fitness, speed, and mental strength necessary to compete at a variety of swimming galas and County Championships.
Senior Squad
These swimmers will be working on competitive training programs best suited to their age and ability.
Junior Squad
Swimmers improve their competitive techniques, stamina and speed.
Development Squad
Introduces competitive swimming skills.
Swim skills focus on stroke skills in all 4 strokes.
See Training Times for full details of when each squad swims.
As swimmers develop, they will learn the skills needed for competition and will be encouraged to take part in time trials and Club Championships, before progressing to galas and open meets.
Entry into all squads is by assessment, with swimmer progress reviewed each term through time trials and ongoing coaching evaluation. Our Head Coach oversees all swimmers, providing guidance and support to help each individual reach their full potential.
The club also values its long-standing members and encourages them to become involved in supporting younger swimmers. This provides valuable opportunities to gain coaching experience, develop new skills, and work towards recognised qualifications.
For details of what equipment a swimmer needs to bring with them, please see:
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