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
Monday Morning Technique Sessions Programme - Upcoming Sessions
| Date | Planned Session |
|---|---|
| 14th April | Backstroke Technique |
| 21st April | Bank Holiday Workout |
| 28th April | Butterfly Technique |
| 5th May | Bank Holiday Workout |
| 12th May | Freestyle Technique |
| 19th May | Breaststroke Technique |
| 26th May | Backstroke 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.
12.04.2025 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
19.04.2025 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
17.05.2025 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
24.05.2025 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
31.05.2025 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
07.06.2025 1-3pm Manchester Aquatics Centre
14.06.2025 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.