Weekly Training Schedule from September 2025

Performance 1

Acting Head Coach – Kieran Adams

Email : [email protected] / [email protected]

Performance 1 is the top squad in the Performance Pathway, swimmers who show the aptitude and desire to pursue the highest level swimming are invited.

Attendance: Swimmers should attend a minimum of 6 sessions per week & all target open meets and support all club events.

Fees: £119.00 per month

Annual Registration: £50.00 per year includes ASA, due January every year.

Athlete Development Support Pathway Stage: Train to Compete

Age Range: Swimmers aged 14+

Equipment: Snorkel, Pullbuoy, Kickboard, Paddles, Resistance band, Skipping rope – speed, Foam roller plus hats/goggles/drink

Development Phase: Continuous improvements of physical conditionings / Competitive Performance 

Typical Weekly Training Volume: 40-45 kilometres per week

Progressions: Emphasis on aerobic development and conditioning until maturity and break point volume, individualisation of fitness and technical training, shoulder, elbow core, spine and ankle stability, refinement of specific technical skills (starts, turns, finishes, transitions), fundamental tactical preparation and individual mental preparation.  Peak strength development upon maturation.

Swim Specific: Enhanced execution of all four strokes and Individual Medley including a wider range of events including distance.  Swimmers will have the ability to perform multiple races per day and improve from heats to finals.  Upon maturation swimmers will specialise in an event(s).