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 FOR FEBRUARY
Saturday 14th - 6-8am Training will be on for Silver, Gold, Juggernaut and Masters swimmers
Sunday 15th - There will be NO 6.30-8am Training. There will be NO 5.30-6.30pm training. Development swimmers can train from 4-5.30pm. There will be NO Land Training.
Monday 16th - There will be NO Land Training. The 7.30-9.30 session is open to Silver and Gold swimmers. They can leave after 1 hour or complete the 2 hour session.
Wednesday 18th - All Development and Juggernaut swimmers will train from 6-8pm. Development swimmers can leave after 1 hour or complete the 2 hour session.
Thursday 19th - There will be NO 6.30-8pm session
Friday 20th - There will be NO Land Training. There will be NO 5.30-6.30pm session. Bronze A, Silver and Gold Swimmers can swim from 6.30-8.30pm instead. They can leave after 1 hour or complete the 2 hour session.
Saturday 21st - 6-8am Training will be on for Silver, Gold, Juggernaut and Masters swimmers
Sunday 22nd - There will be NO 6.30-8am Training.
Saturday 28th - NO 6-8am Training - usual Saturday morning swimmers can train on Sunday 1st March instead from 6.30-8am.
Monday Morning Technique Sessions Programme - Upcoming Sessions
| Date | Planned Session |
|---|---|
| 9th February | Butterfly Technique |
| 16th February | Backstroke Technique |
| 23rd February | Breaststroke Technique |
| 1st March | Freestyle 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.
3rd Jan 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
10th Jan 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
17th Jan 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
28th Feb 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
7th March 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
14th March 2026 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
21st March 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.