
SQUADS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
