Wimbledon Dolphins Swim Club offers Junior, Senior and Masters squads:
- Junior Squad - swimming 4 times a week
- Senior Squad - swimming 4 times a week
- Masters squad (18+) - swimming twice a week
3 Club Championships per year | |
Swim England Distance Awards | |
Regular Time Trials | |
Pentagon League - 6 galas in the local area | |
We are always looking for new opportunities for extra competition for our members, challenging, and giving racing experience to all abilities. | |
30 minute Land Training Session before the Saturday swim for Senior squad swimmers | |
Invitation to extra swim sessions at Olympic Park / Surrey Sports Park ** | |
Additional swim clinics with stroke specialist swimmers |
**These sessions are by invitation only by the Head Coach
Selection Criteria and Standards for Club Squads 2024 - 25
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