TRAINING PROGRAMME

Training Hours

Our weekly pool and land training schedule for every squad, with the monthly fee shown alongside the approximate value per session.

Development Pathway

The core journey for our age-group swimmers as they develop their skills and competitive abilities.

Junior Squad

Pool training 2 hrs/week Land training 30 mins available

Building excellent technique across all four strokes in a fun, encouraging environment, preparing swimmers for their first taste of competition.

Monthly fee £35

Per session

£2.69

Per hour

£3.23

Weekly Schedule

Choose one weekday session

Tuesday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Thursday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Plus Saturday

Saturday 15:45 - 16:15 Land (Age 9+)

Saturday 16:30 - 17:30 Pool

Development 1

Pool training 4 hrs/week Land training 30 mins available

Increasing training commitment and developing the skills and endurance required to compete at County level.

Monthly fee £55

Per session

£2.54

Per hour

£2.82

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Thursday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Friday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Saturday 15:45 - 16:15 Land

Saturday 16:30 - 17:30 Pool

Development 2

Pool training 5 hrs/week Land training 30 mins available

Refining race skills and technique as swimmers begin to consistently achieve County qualifying times.

Monthly fee £60

Per session

£2.31

Per hour

£2.52

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool

Wednesday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Thursday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool

Friday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Saturday 15:45 - 16:15 Land

Saturday 16:30 - 17:30 Pool

Performance Pathway

For swimmers established at County level and committed to reaching the highest levels of the sport.

County Squad

Pool training 8 hrs/week Land training 45 mins available

For dedicated swimmers regularly qualifying for and competing at Somerset Counties, aiming for finals and medals.

Monthly fee £71

Per session

£2.34

Per hour

£1.87

Weekly Schedule

Monday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool

Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool

Thursday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool

Thursday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool

Friday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Friday 20:15 - 21:00 Land

Saturday 06:30 - 08:30 Pool

Regional Squad

Pool training 10 hrs/week Land training 45 mins available

For highly committed athletes training towards and competing at the Swim England South West Regional Championships.

Monthly fee £80

Per session

£2.31

Per hour

£1.72

Weekly Schedule

Monday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool

Tuesday 20:00 - 21:30 Pool

Wednesday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool

Thursday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool

Thursday 20:00 - 21:30 Pool

Friday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool

Friday 20:15 - 21:00 Land

Saturday 06:30 - 08:30 Pool

Performance

Pool training 11+ hrs/week Land training 45 mins available

Our top squad for swimmers competing at National Championships, or highly dedicated senior County/Regional swimmers.

Monthly fee £83

Per session

£2.39

Per hour

£1.63

Weekly Schedule

Monday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool

Monday 20:30 - 22:00 Pool

Tuesday 20:00 - 22:00 Pool

Thursday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool

Thursday 20:00 - 22:00 Pool

Friday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool

Friday 20:15 - 21:00 Land

Saturday 06:30 - 08:30 Pool

Other Pathways

We believe in providing a place for everyone who loves swimming.

Fitness Squad

Pool training 3 hrs/week Land training 45 mins available

For swimmers who love the sport and want to maintain fitness without the pressure of a heavy competition schedule.

Swimmers complete a reduced number of weekly pool hours while training with the squad that best matches their ability. Sessions are agreed with the coach, based on ability and lane speed.

Monthly fee £55

Per hour

£3.38

Coach-assigned schedule

Fitness Squad swimmers do not select from every squad session. The coach confirms the correct squad and weekly sessions for each swimmer.

Masters Squad (18+)

Pool training 2.5 hrs/week

Caters for everyone from casual fitness swimming to high-level Masters competition.

Monthly fee £35

Per session

£4.04

Per hour

£3.23

Weekly Schedule

Monday 20:30 - 22:00 Pool

Choose one Thursday session

Thursday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool

Thursday 21:00 - 22:00 Pool

Network

We believe in providing a place for everyone who loves swimming.

Network

Pool training 0 hrs/week

Swimmers who don't swim in any sessions with us but occasionally do so we can add them to registers manually.

Weekly Schedule

About Land Training

Land training builds strength, stability, and flexibility that translates directly to performance in the pool. It is included in your monthly fees.

Attendance Protocol: Complete the Spond event sent out by Wednesday each week. Swimmers should show the same respect to fitness instructors as they do to swim coaches.

Important Notes

Squad Moves

Placements are determined by the Head Coach. You will receive a notification slip and an email confirmation from the Membership Secretary if moving squads.

Health & Injuries

Please ensure coaches and instructors are made aware of any existing injuries or conditions before training begins.