Training

Our Squads

Wimbledon Dolphins Swim Club offers Junior, Senior and Masters squads:

Junior Squad

Swimming 3 times a week

Senior Squad

Swimming 4 times a week

Masters Squad (18+)

Swimming twice a week

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Dolphins Logo PNG Transparent Images Free Download | Vector Files | Pngtree Swim England Distance Awards
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Dolphins Logo PNG Transparent Images Free Download | Vector Files | Pngtree We are always looking for new opportunities for extra competition for our members, challenging, and giving racing experience to all abilities.
Dolphins Logo PNG Transparent Images Free Download | Vector Files | Pngtree 30 minute Land Training Session before the Saturday swim for Senior squad swimmers
Dolphins Logo PNG Transparent Images Free Download | Vector Files | Pngtree Invitation to extra swim sessions at Olympic Park / Surrey Sports Park **
Dolphins Logo PNG Transparent Images Free Download | Vector Files | Pngtree Additional swim clinics with stroke specialist swimmers

**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
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