Junior Squad
Building excellent technique across all four strokes in a fun, encouraging environment, preparing swimmers for their first taste of competition.
- Pool Time: 2 hrs/week
- Land Training: 30 mins per week
- Level: Team galas & Level 4/3 meets
SQUAD PATHWAY
Squad Information
Our squads are arranged in a progressive pathway, allowing swimmers to develop at their own pace in a supportive and challenging environment.
Development Pathway
The core journey for our age-group swimmers as they develop their skills and competitive abilities.
Development 1
Increasing training commitment and developing the skills and endurance required to compete at County level.
- Pool Time: 4 hrs/week
- Land Training: 30 mins per week
- Level: Level 3 meets, aiming for County Times
Development 2
Refining race skills and technique as swimmers begin to consistently achieve County qualifying times.
- Pool Time: 5 hrs/week
- Land Training: 30 mins per week
- Level: Somerset County Championships
Performance Pathway
For swimmers established at County level and committed to reaching the highest levels of the sport.
County Squad
For dedicated swimmers regularly qualifying for and competing at Somerset Counties, aiming for finals and medals.
- Pool Time: 8 hrs/week
- Land Training: 45 mins per week
- Level: County Champs & Regional Quals
Regional Squad
For highly committed athletes training towards and competing at the Swim England South West Regional Championships.
- Pool Time: 10 hrs/week
- Land Training: 45 mins per week
- Level: SW Regionals & National Quals
Performance
Our top squad for swimmers competing at National Championships, or highly dedicated senior County/Regional swimmers.
- Pool Time: 11+ hrs/week
- Land Training: 45 mins per week
- Level: National Championships (Eng/Sco/Wal)
Other Pathways
We believe in providing a place for everyone who loves swimming.
Fitness Squad
For swimmers who love the sport and want to maintain fitness without the pressure of a heavy competition schedule.
- Pool Time: 3 hrs/week
- Land Training: 45 mins per week
- Level: Optional meets & team galas
Masters Squad (18+)
Caters for everyone from casual fitness swimming to high-level Masters competition.
- Pool Time: 2.5 hrs/week
- Level: Fitness to International Masters
Network
We believe in providing a place for everyone who loves swimming.
Network
Swimmers who don't swim in any sessions with us but occasionally do so we can add them to registers manually.
- Pool Time: 0 hrs/week
- Level: None
How Swimmers Progress Through Our Squads
Squad placements are determined by the Head Coach to ensure each swimmer is in the best environment for their development. The Head Coach's decision is final.
Moving Squads?
When a swimmer is ready to move, the coach will provide a notification slip. Please sign and return this promptly so we can confirm the move and update fees.