Squad

Squad is the second tier within the club’s competitive pathway. Entry into this group requires assessment and approval by the club’s coaching team. Swimmers must be active competitors with recorded times on Swim England Rankings and should ideally have achieved Sussex County qualification times, unless otherwise agreed with the coaching staff.

Swimmers in Squad are working towards achieving Sussex County and Regional qualification standards.

Training & Competition Expectations

Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of three evening swim sessions per week. Please note that this requirement does not include morning sessions or land training, which are considered additional and highly recommended for continued development.

To maintain their place in Squad, swimmers must:

• Compete regularly at Sussex County Championships, Club Championships, Open Meets, and represent the club in team events when selected.
• Participate in Club Championships, which is mandatory for all Squad swimmers.
• Saturday morning training, once invited, is considered an additional session and does not count toward the minimum requirement.

Timetable