Performance Squads

Performance 1 and 2 are the top competitive squads within Hailsham Swimming Club, and all swimmers within it are aiming to compete at the highest level. The ethos of all swimmers within this squad is to train to the best of their ability, challenge themselves, and respect the coaching team and each other. Performance Squad members are expected to work both as a team and individually to achieve personal and club goals. 

Performance 1 swimmers will demonstrate the highest standard of training and ability, and should be able to complete high intensity training programmes, striving for elite performance. It is expected that swimmers are training regularly in line with squad timetable. Performance 2 swimmers, while swimming less hours than Performance 1 swimmers, are also expected to complete high intesity sets and will train alongside Performance 1 swimmers. Consideration will be given to times achieved for different strokes, IM, distances and general performance in training in assessing the movement of swimmers through the two Performance squads. 

As the top squads in Hailsham Swimming Club, Performance 1 and 2 swimmers will be expected to enter multiple events at the Sussex County Championships and should aspire to swim at regional level and higher. Performance swimmers will also represent the Club at Sussex League, Arena League, Club Championships, and regular open meets. 

Aims and Objectives for Performance Squad Swimmers

(1)     Swimmers should achieve County Championship qualifying times across multiple events, and should aspire to swim at Regional level and higher.
(2)     Swimmers are expected to commit to the training timetable and perform at the highest level throughout the year, continually improving swimming technique and striving for consistently high performance across both training and competitions. 
(3)     Swimmers should enter regular Open Meets, and will be required to represent the club at Sussex League and Arena League gala when selected. 
(4)     Swimmers should aim to develop a greater understanding of nutrition and anatomy/physiology, and how this affects their swimming performance.  

Click here to view the squad criteria for Performance Squads 1 & 2

Performance 1 squad training times

Performance 2 squad training times

For addresses and directions on how to reach the above training locations, please refer to our training locations page.