FOUNDATION SQUADS
Swim Academy
We offer 2 x 1-hour sessions per week to swimmers aged 6–8 years old. In this program:
- Swimmers develop basic stroke mechanics across all four strokes.
- Fundamental start and turn skills are introduced in a fun and enjoyable environment.
Junior 1
We offer 3 x 1-hour sessions per week to swimmers aged 7–9 years old. In this squad:
- Swimmers develop their aquatic skills and advanced stroke mechanics for all four strokes.
- They learn movement patterns, including streamlining and underwater phases.
- Correct start, turn, and finish techniques are further developed.
Junior 2
We offer 4 sessions per week to swimmers aged 7–10 years old. In this squad:
- Swimmers progress their swimming endurance and continue to develop aquatic skills.
- Emphasis is placed on technical skills across all four strokes, medley swimming, and consistent start, turn, finishing, and underwater techniques.
- Swimmers are introduced to interval training and encouraged to participate in Club Championships.
Junior 3
We offer 6 sessions per week to swimmers aged 8–11 years old. In this squad:
- Swimmers continue developing aquatic skills and refine technical skills across all four strokes, as well as the individual medley.
- Continued development of start, turn, and underwater skills is a key focus.
- Endurance-based interval training becomes a regular part of training.
- Swimmers are encouraged to start competing by entering Club Championships, Level 3 Open Galas, and making themselves available for team events like the Thames Valley Junior League.
