Juggernaut Squad
This is the highest level squad in the club. It is for swimmers who are of at least a County Standard in a number of events and distances. Swimmers are expected to have the right attitude, commitment and work ethic to reach their full potential. All swimmers have to race regularly under the guidance from the coaching staff and make themselves available for all team galas. All swimmers are expected to train to the best of their ability and commit 100% to our club, coaches and team mates. The focus is to develop and nurture swimmers to achieve Regional and National standards. The ethos for the squad is to be extremely focused on working hard and working together as a team to achieve success at the highest levels.
Within the Juggernaut Squad there are four smaller squads designed to focus the swimmers towards specific goals.
The expectations and requirements of each squad are as follows:
National Performance
Swimmers who have achieved British or English Nationals and/or multiple Northwest Regional times and are working towards Nationals during the current season.
Invitation will also be based on a demonstrated desire to succeed, ability to work hard and responsive and positive mindsets. To be Age 14 and above.
Expectations/Requirements:
- At this level swimmers should expect to be attending 6 or more sessions per week.
- To be attending all 50m Training sessions at Manchester where possible.
- To be completing workouts within the gym.
- To be attending 1 to 1 meetings set by the coach - 3 a year, Autumn, Winter and Summer.
- To be in communication with the coach in regard to goals, race prep and upcoming galas and events they need to attend.
- To follow the structured programme with dedication and commitment.
- To have target meets and be attending multiple Level 1 meets during National Windows.
Age Group Performance
Swimmers within a younger age bracket that have multiple North west Regionals times and have ambitions of Nationals as a current or long term goal. This group is continuing to develop all strokes and multiple events. To be Age 15 and below.
Expectations/Requirements:
- At this level swimmers should expect to be attending 5 or more sessions per week.
- To be attending 50m training sessions at Manchester where possible.
- To be completely workouts within land training and the gym.
- To be attending 1 to 1 meetings set by the coach. 3 a year, Autumn, Winter and Summer.
- To be in communication with the coach in regard to goals, race prep and upcoming galas and events they need to attend.
- To follow the structured programme with dedication and commitment.
- To be competing regularly including North Mids, Counties, Level 1-3 Meets and Club Champs.
Youth Development
Swimmers within the older age bracket that have one or more Cheshire County times and are working towards North West Regionals with a more specific goal of strokes and events, they may choose to focus on, than swimmers in younger age brackets. Age 14 and above.
Expectations /Requirements:
- At this level swimmers should expect to be attending 3 or more sessions per week.
- To be attending 50m training sessions at Manchester where possible.
- To attend annual 1 to 1 meeting to discuss the season ahead.
- To be completing at least 1 gym workout per week.
- To have desire to improve, and have Regionals or Counties as a target.
- To be in communication with coach about upcoming goals and performance.
- To follow a structured programme with dedication and commitment.
- To be competing in North Mids, Club Champs & other open meets.
Junior Potential
This squad is for our youngest potential. This group is continuing to develop all strokes and multiple events. They will be working towards and have already attained Cheshire County and/or North West Regional Times and have a long term goal of achieving Nationals. Age 11-13.
Expectations/Requirements:
- At this level swimmers should expect to be attending 5 or more sessions per week.
- To be attending 50m training sessions at Manchester where possible.
- To regularly attend land training.
- To be attending 1 to 1 meetings set by the coach.
- To be in communication with the coach in regard to goals, race prep and upcoming galas and events they need to attend.
- To follow the structured programme with dedication and commitment.
- To be working all four strokes, racing all different distances and racing IM events.
- To be competing regularly including North Mids, Counties, L1-3 Meets and Club Champs.
- To have a desire to learn, succeed and focus on skills and technique.
Available Training Sessions
| Squad | Monday | Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
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National Performance And Age Group Performance |
5am-6.30am*x | 5am-6.30am*x | 5am-6.30am*x | 6am-8am* | 6.30-8am | ||
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6:15pm-7:15pm Land Train 7:30pm-9:30pm |
7pm-9pm ! |
6:30pm-8:00pm 3 lanes |
5:30pm-6:15pm Yoga/Pilates 6:30pm-8:30pm |
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Youth Development And Junior Potential |
5am-6.30am*x | 5am-6.30am*x | 5am-6.30am*x | 6am-8am* | |||
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6:15pm-7:15pm Land Train 7:30pm-9:30pm |
7pm-9pm ! |
5:30pm-6:15pm Yoga/Pilates 6:30pm-8:30pm |
5pm-6.30pm |
4pm-5:30pm
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* 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
! Regular swimmers will take priority over Uni swimmers if the session exceeds pool capacity.
Changes to Wednesday Juggernaut training - From 4th Feb 2026
Due to Wednesday night being consistently over-subscribed we are having to make some changes to the Juggernaut training schedule on Wednesday.
The committee have made the following decision based on parent feedback and the fact that Brio simply will not allow us to continue with this number of swimmers in the pool. As of next Wednesday February 4th we will start a trial squad rotation. The Junior Potential Squad will continue to swim on Wednesday night and the other three squads will take it in turns to swim the morning session instead of the evening. The rotation for February and March is below, and we will re-evaluate at the end of March.
Our morning sessions are consistently undersubscribed so it is hoped that this will be a better use of our pool time, ease congestion on Wednesday evenings and create a better coaching environment for all.
Anyone who already swims regularly on Wednesday morning can continue to do so.
| Squad/Date | 4th February | 11th February | 18th February | 25th February | 4th March | 11th March | 18th March | 25th March |
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| National Performance | Morning | Evening | Senior Swim Camp | Evening | Morning | Evening | Evening | Morning |
| Age Group Performance | Evening | Morning | Evening open to all | Evening | Evening | Morning | Evening | Evening |
| Youth Development | Evening | Evening | Morning | Evening | Evening | Morning | Evening | |
| Junior Potential | Evening | Evening | Evening | Evening | Evening | Evening | Evening |
TRAINING CHANGES FOR FEBRUARY
Saturday 7th - NO 6-8am Training - usual Saturday morning swimmers can train on Sunday 8th instead from 6.30-8am.
Sunday 8th - NO 5.30-6.30pm session. Development swimmers can train from 4-5.30pm.
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 |
Thursday evening 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday evening Pre-booked sessions for National Performance and Age Group Performance Swimmers (3 lanes) - Thursday List
This session is fully booked and runs a reserve list - please email wingalateam@gmail.com if you wish to attend.
Regular Thursday swimmers must let us know if you are unable to attend so a reserve swimmer can be invited instead.
Land Training
Monday 6:15pm - 7:15pm - in the hall
Friday 5:30-6:15pm - in the dance studio - Yoga, Pilates, Core and Mobility based work
Sunday 5:30 - 6:30pm - in the gym with Michael (swimmers age 12+ with a gym induction)
Can all swimmers please bring a mat, drinking bottle, and dress appropriately.
50m training in Manchester
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.