Junior Dolphins
Overview & Objectives
Junior Dolphins is all about FINE-tuning our swimming techniques in all FOUR strokes, which helps us to swim FASTER, get FITTER and obviously have FUN!
It is the early development squad which provides a bridge for swimmers looking to progress from a 'learn to swim' programme to a competitive environment.
Swimmers will practise all four strokes and also learn newer skills such as diving from the blocks, beginning tumble turns and underwater skills. They are encouraged to participate in fun competitions from an early age to help them enjoy competing in an informal situation.
Swimmers are typically between the ages of 6-10 and they train twice a week for 45 minutes. Contrary to popular belief…. swimming is not all about getting up at the crack of dawn! Junior dolphins training sessions are on Wednesday and Sunday evenings (and none of our squads currently train early in the morning more than once a week!).
The squad is made up of four lanes in the 25m pool, and usually has a coach supervising each lane to provide constant feedback and encouragement throughout the session. This also allows the coaching team to tailor sets for each lane individually to suit the needs of swimmers as required. Junior dolphins enjoy taking part in timed events and some swimmers may be invited to participate in the annual Clyde Coast Mini League Competition.
Entry into Junior Dolphins is subject to a trial which is held when spaces are available. If you’re interested in having a trial with us please see the links below.
Squad Coaches
Debbie Crawford, Finlay Whyte, Jill Penman, Jenni Nelson and Fiona Murphy.
Useful links:
Required kit for Junior Dolphins
Click on the graphic to see the required kit for Junior Dolphins.
Click on the graphic to see our lane moves and squad moves policy:
