Training
Our Squads
Wimbledon Dolphins Swim Club offers Junior, Senior and Masters squads:
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Junior Squad Swimming 3 times a week |
Senior Squad Swimming 4 times a week |
Masters Squad (18+) Swimming twice a week |
**These sessions are by invitation only by the Head Coach
Selection Criteria and Standards for Club Squads 2025 - 26
Junior Squad
(3 swim sessions per week)
Be at a minimum standard of Stage 5 of the Swim England Awards Programme
| • | Lane progression is determined by passing Stages 6, 7 & 8 of the Swim England Awards Programme |
| • | Regular attendance at sessions |
| • | Listen, respect & encourage your fellow swimmers & coaches |
| • | Make every effort to attend any Club Time Trials |
| • | Swim in the Club Championships |
| • | Expected to attend Club and Competition Galas when selected |
| • | “Always be your best & challenge yourself” |
| • | Have Fun |
Senior Squad
(4 swim sessions per week + land training at Head Coaches discretion):
Be at a minimum standard of Stage 8 of the Swim England Learn to Swim Awards Programme
| • | Progress & develop skills required to attain Swim England Awards 9 & 10 |
| • | Swim 16 x 25m Freestyle on 35 sec swim & rest (reading pace clock) |
| • | Continued regular attendance at sessions to remain in the squad |
| • | Listen, respect & encourage your fellow swimmers & coaches |
| • | Be able to read & take responsibility for reading a swim set from a white board |
| • | Make every effort to attend any Club Time Trials |
| • | Swim in the Club Championships |
| • | Expected to attend Club and Competition Galas when selected |
| • | Challenge yourself & “Always be your best” |
| • | Have Fun |
