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SQUADS

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Code of Conduct

Regardless of your squad, age or level of competition, Trafford expects all of our athletes (and their parents/guardians) to follow the Club's Code of Conduct. These can be downloaded below.

Our entry-level pathway caters to younger swimmers from around the age of 8. The perfect transition from lessons into broader swim skill development in a supportive and fun environment.

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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT 2

Aimed at 12 years and under, this squad focuses on training to build aerobic foundations as well as working on skills consistency. 

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Expected level of competition:
County Championships.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 1

Aimed at 12-14 year olds, this squad has a 'learn to compete' focus, looking at early race skills, technique, and racing under pressure. 
 

Expected level of competition: 
Borough Galas.

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SENIOR COUNTY 1

Aimed at 14 years and over, this squad has a focus on training to increase aerobic strength and race skills.

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Expected level of competition: 

Borough, County and Regional.

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SENIOR COMPETITION

Aimed at 14 years and over, this squad focuses on training with a view to competing. This squad offers training with a strong technical requirement. 

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Expected level of competition:
Borough, County and Regional.

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NATIONAL COMPETITION 2

Aimed at swimmers aged 14 or under who are training to compete, focusing on skill consolidation and competitive progression.

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Expected level of competition:

Regional and National Championships.

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MASTERS FITNESS

A squad for those looking to improve their fitness through regular, coached swimming sessions.


There is no expectation to compete in this squad, and there are no entry requirements.

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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT 1

Aimed at 12 years and under, this squad focuses on 'learning to train' as well as fundamental skills and technique acquisition. 

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Expected level of competition:
Borough Galas.

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JUNIOR COMPETITION

Aimed at 12 years and under, operating at a very good level. This squad has increased technical proficiency and pacing skills. 

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Expected level of competition: 
County & Regional Championships.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 2

Aimed at 12-14 year olds, this squad focuses on 'learning to train' as well as technique discipline. 

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Expected level of competition: 

County & Regional Championships.

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SENIOR COUNTY 2

Aimed at 14 years and over, this squad aims to create a pathway for improving swimmers who want competitive progression. 

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Expected level of competition: 

Borough, County and Regional.

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NATIONAL COMPETITION 1

Aimed at 16 years or under, training to compete. This squad focuses on higher-intensity race preparation and event-specific development. 

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Expected level of competition: 
Regional and National Championships.

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NATIONAL SENIORS

Our highest-level age-group squad. A squad catering for swimmers aged 14 or over who train to compete, train to win and who train with a high-performance focus. 

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Expected level of competition:
Regional, National and British Championships.

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MASTERS

The most successful Masters squad in the United Kingdom, Trafford Masters, is a performance squad for swimmers aged 18 and over, with a focus on training to build an aerobic base, improve technique and train for high-performance.
 

Expected level of competition:
County, Regional, National, and International levels. Training with this squad requires its members to compete throughout the year.

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