Swimmer Pathway

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