Development Squads
Development (Bronze, Silver and Gold)
This is the Squad for our younger swimmers who are in their early years of competition. Swimmers in this Squad are typically aged between 8-12 and have made the decision to go down the competitive swimming pathway. Sessions are based on Skill and Technique, with aerobic work and basic speed. All swimmers have good commitment levels and are regularly racing in meets set out by the coaching staff. The ethos is to have fun whilst developing key skills and fitness levels. This Squad will hopefully lead to Juggernaut if swimmers have the right ability, commitment and maturity to train effectively to a very high standard.
Available Training Sessions
| Squad | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze B | |||||||
| 6pm-7pm | 5pm-6.30pm | 5:30pm-6:30pm | |||||
| Bronze A | |||||||
| 6pm-7pm | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 5pm-6.30pm | 5:30pm-6:30pm | ||||
| Silver | 5am-6.30am*x | 5am-6.30am*x | 6am - 8am* | ||||
| 6pm-7pm | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 5pm-6.30pm | 5:30pm-6:30pm | ||||
| Gold | 5am-6.30am*x |
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5am-6.30am*x | 5am-6.30am*x | 6am - 8am* | ||
| 6pm-7pm | 5:30pm-6:30pm | 5pm-6.30pm | 4pm-5:30pm |
* Please note: Doors are locked from 5am to 6.30am, weekdays and 6am to 8am, Saturdays when the centre opens to the public - everyone is either in or out. The centre staff are not allowed to open the doors before that time.
X Swimmers may stay in 6:30am -7am during the holidays
Training changes from April
Friday 3rd April
- There will be NO evening training including NO Land Training
- Juggernaut swimmers can train from 6-8am
- Development and Masters swimmers can train from 8-9am
Saturday 4th April
- The 6-8am morning training will be on.
- Afternoon and evening training will be on as normal, including 50m training.
Sunday 5th April
- There will be NO training or lessons as the centre is closed.
Monday 6th April
- There will be NO evening training including NO Land Training.
- Juggernaut swimmers can train from 6-8am
- Development and Masters swimmers can train from 8-9am
Saturday 11th April
- There will be NO Training due to the Spring Development Meet.
- Any usual Saturday morning swimmers can train on a Sunday from 6.30-8am.
- 50m training is still on.
We will not be running Saturday 6-8am Training on 18th or 25th April. Any usual Saturday morning swimmers can train on the Sunday from 6.30-8am.
Monday Morning Technique Sessions Programme - Upcoming Sessions
| Date | Planned Session |
|---|---|
| 6th April | Race Skills for Development |
| 13th April | Butterfly Technique |
| 20th April | Backstroke Technique |
| 27th April | Breaststroke Technique |
Land Training
Monday 6.15-7.15pm in the hall - open to all Development.
Can all swimmers please bring a mat, drinking bottle and dress appropriately.
Sunday 5.30-6.30pm in the gym with Michael - (GOLD only - swimmers aged 12+ with a gym induction). Appropriate dress and footwear required. Make sure you sign in to the gym at reception.
50m training in Manchester for Gold
We have managed to secure some new 50m training for 2025 at Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS. We will swim downstairs in the underground pool which is 4 lanes and the whole facility just for us. The sessions will be 1-3pm on the following dates.
28th March 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
4th April 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
11th April 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
16th May 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
23rd May 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
30th May 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
Booking in is not required because of the volume of space. Open to all of Gold and Juggernaut. Ask at reception when you arrive and they will tell you how to access. Changing rooms, toilets etc are all available downstairs.
50m training in Manchester for Bronze and Silver
There will be opportunities for Bronze and Silver swimmers to attend 50m training. We will let you know which dates are available to book for.
21st March 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre (includes Silver)