Competitive Development Squad

Coach: TBC [email protected]

Squad Rep: Luke Sammut

Venues: The Quays & Regents Park

Schedule from September 2025

Entry Criteria

• Aged 7 +
• Head Coach’s discretion

Attendance

Swimmers should aim to attend a minimum 3 sessions per week.

Aims

Our Competitive Development Squad is the entry point to competitive swimming at our club. We welcome swimmers who are eager to build upon their Learn to Swim skills and develop a strong competitive mindset. A key focus at this stage is refining technique, which is crucial for long-term success. Swimmers will have opportunities to compete in events and galas, guided by their coaches, and may also be selected to participate in the Junior Arena League.

Swimmers will be given plenty of opportunity to move squads depending on development, progression and motivation.

Pathway Progression

Our squad structure is designed to help every swimmer reach their full potential. Progression is a result of consistent effort and strong performance, and all decisions are made by the Head Coach.

• For swimmers consistently showing strong improvement: Exceeding the squad’s training requirements and consistently improving your personal best times at competitions can earn you a place in the Performance Development Squad.
• For maintaining your position: Regular attendance is the foundation of every athlete's development. Swimmers who do not meet the required attendance will be moved to the Age Group Competitive Squad.

The final decision on squad placement rests with the Head Coach, who evaluates each swimmer's overall development.

Squad Training Equipment

Suggested suppliers listed on our Club Shop page.

• Short Training Fins
• Snorkel (junior one)
• Kick board (with hand holes)
• Pull buoy
• Ankle band
• Skipping rope
• A 1 litre water bottle
• Bring spare hats, hair bands and goggles to training in case of breakages

Squad Fees from June 2025: £65.10 per month

Interested in joining? find out how to join us today.