At Staines Swimming Club we provide a clear pathway from swim school through to County level swimming. Advanced Teaching & Development are key squads which allow swimmers to enhance their fundamental skills learnt in the swim school and take their first steps into competitive swimming. Squads are based on ability & commitment, with coaching staff make decisions in relation to squad changes.  Swimmers are expected to have a positive attitude to training and competing, including having respect coaches, teachers & poolside helpers

Senior Performance 1 & 2:

Age: 12+

Competitions: Those recommend by Head of Performance or Squad coach / at least 1 a month

Aim: County Qualification, Regionals & Nationals

Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy, fins, paddles, snorkel, water bottle

Junior Performance 1 & 2:

Competitions: Those recommend by Head of Performance or Squad coach / at least 1 a month

Age: 10-13

Aim: County Qualification

Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy, fins, paddles, snorkel, water bottle

Development:

Competitions: Those recommend by their coach or teacher

Age: 8-11

Aim: County Qualification

Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy, fins, paddles, water bottle

Advanced Teaching Gold

Competitions: Those recommend by their coach or teacher

Age: 7-10

Aim: To progress to the Development squad

Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy, fins, water bottle

Advanced Teaching Silver

Competitions: Those recommend by their coach or teacher

Age: 6-9

Aim: To progress to the AT Gold Squad

Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy, fins, water bottle

Advanced Teaching Bronze

Competitions: Those recommend by their coach or teacher

Age: 5-8

Aim: To progress to the AT Silver Squad

Equipment: kickboard, pullbuoy, fins, water bottle