Performance Squads

Junior Performance

Junior performance squad is now preparing swimmers for competition.

They will now have four proficient strokes and be able to perform correct starts and turns and again introducing a high standard of skills and drills to develop their swimming further where a high aerobic development will be paramount, whilst showing a high level of commitment.

Testing protocols will now be established to maximize the evaluation and improvement through the season.

The average age range of this squad is between 11-15 and will be competing at our “Young Olympians” internal race nights but also at levels 1-3 in the national competition calendar. The aim of this group is to make Welsh summer national standards.

There are six sessions available per week plus land training, with swimmers being expected to attend all or as many as possible to further their development.

There is a weekly programme designed to have a well balanced and coordinated approach for swimmers to peak at race performance at key dates throughout the year. We strive to achieve this in a supportive and enjoyable environment and start to learn the importance of “the team” through a series of team building activities like relays at the end of the sessions.

Senior Performance

Senior performance is by invite only and through progression from Junior Performance and is designed for swimmers who make Welsh and British Summer National Championships.

Swimmers will now be starting to specialise and develop their key events to produce on a national and international stage, albeit with the emphasis on individual medley.

There are nine sessions available per week plus land training and swimmers are expected to attend all or at least five sessions per week. Swimmers will have strong skills on all aspects of the four strokes and will compete on a programme designed by the head coach to achieve our aims and objectives.

A high level of testing protocols will be established to show improvement and evaluation through the season. There is a weekly programme designed to have a well balanced and coordinated approach for swimmers to peak at race performance at key dates throughout the year.

The age range for Senior Performance is 13 plus with the main focus on perfecting technique, with swimmers showing great technical and tactical awareness in both training and competition.