Swim SKills 1-4

These squads aim to build an understanding of competitive swimming through different training concepts. Stroke technique and racing skills are developed through Swim Skills Squads 1-4. During this time swimmers will aim to achieve TSC Training Standards 1-4 (based off Swim England Club Awards).

Training: Progressive structure, starting with 1 session per week and gradually increasing up to 4 sessions.

Swimmer Age: 8-12yrs

Competition: By Swim Skills 4, swimmers should be participating in a range of competitions to further enhance their competitive swimming abilities.

• Level 3 and Level 4 Open Meets – (Required to qualify for Gloucester County Championships). Current training is heavily focused on skill development suited to 100m & 200m events. Throughout the season, please enter a range of events across a variety of strokes and distances. For individual guidance see event invitation emails or speak with the Head Coach.
• TSC Club Championships – please see event invitation emails or speak with the coaching team.
• TSC Swim Skills Galas – each gala is designed with a specific focus to help swimmers develop their skills through a competitive environment.
• Junior League Galas
• Gloucester County Championships – Please enter all events your swimmer has qualified for.

sWIM skILLS 1

This squad aims to build an understanding of competitive swimming while developing stroke technique and racing skills.

Swim Skills 1 will work through TSC Training Standards 1&2.

Entry Criteria:

• 7-10yrs
• Ability and commitment to follow a training programme.
• Swim 100m continuous front crawl.
• Good technical standard on 3 out of 4 strokes.
• Subject to coach’s discretion.

Training: 1x40min sessions per week

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sWIM skILLS 2

This squad aims to build an understanding of competitive swimming while developing stroke technique and racing skills.

Swim Skills 1 will work through TSC Training Standards 1&2.

Entry Criteria:

• 7-11yrs
• Ability and commitment to follow a training programme.
• Swim 100m continuous front crawl.
• Good technical standard on 3 out of 4 strokes.
• Subject to coach’s discretion.

Training: 2x40min session per week

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swIM skILLS 3

This squad aims to develop an understanding of competitive swimming while developing stroke technique and racing skills.

Swim Skills 3 will work through TSC Training Standards 3.

Entry Criteria:

• 8-12yrs
• Ability and commitment to follow a training programme.
• Swim 200 meters continuous front crawl with tumble turns, constant kick and holding stroke count.
• Achieved TSC Training Standards 2
• Subject to coach’s discretion.

Training: 3x1h sessions per week

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sWIM skILLS 4

This squad aims to develop an understanding of competitive swimming while developing stroke technique and racing skills. Swimmers will be expected to start (if not already) entering a range of competitions.

Swim Skills 4 will work through TSC Training Standards 4.

Entry Criteria:

• 8-12yrs
• Ability and commitment to follow a training programme.
• Swim 400m continuous front crawl with effective tumble turns, constant kick and holding stroke count.
• Swim 100m IM with legal and effective turns.
• Achieved TSC Training Standards 3.
• Subject to coach’s discretion.

Training: 4x1h sessions per week

Full Squad Summary Click HERE