Progressive Pathway & Squads

About the Progressive Pathway

The Progressive Pathway follows Swim England’s best practice guidelines for competitive swimming following the Athlete Development Support Pathway framework, formally known as long term athlete development. Swimmers receive the right type and volume of training throughout the growth and development years to give them the best opportunity to maximise their potential. Significant commitment is required to training in this pathway but with our unique programming swimmers can complete their required weekly training commitment in Progressive 7 over just four days allowing ample time for recovery, participation in other activities and schooling. Although significant commitment is required the rewards attainable for swimmers in this pathway can be life changing, not only from the level of physical condition a swimmers can attain, but the life skills and character development swimmers evolve which can help shape their lives.   

Swimmers in this pathway will have the opportunity to achieve placings on County, Regional and National development, and talent camps and when swimmers are in year 11 it's possible to gain selection onto the DiSE (Diploma In Sporting Excellence) program, which runs for two years whilst swimmers are at college ending in a warm weather training camp. Successful completion of this program can account for 64 UCAS points towards university placement.     

Swimmers aim in this program is to continue to progress in training and competition throughout the growth and development years in the following key areas; technical, tactical, physical, psychological and lifestyle. Swimmers ultimately aim is to achieve top 44 British ranked times and qualify for British and National Championships during their swimming journey.

Squads

Progressive 4

Age Range: Girls 9-11 years, Boys 9-12 years

Number of Training Sessions: Swimmers in this squad attend 4 out of the 6 available swim sessions plus land training per week and 2 out of 3 long course sessions (50m Pool Training) per season.

Level: For swimmers aiming to compete at County and Regional level.   

Progressive 5

Age Range: Girls 10-12 years, Boys 10-13 years

Number of Training Sessions: Swimmers in this squad attend 5 out of the 7 available swim sessions plus land training per week and 4 out of 6 long course sessions (50m Pool Training) per season.

Level: For swimmers aiming to compete at Regional level.

Progressive 6

Age Range: Girls 11-13 years, Boys 11-14 years

Number of Training Sessions: Swimmers in this squad attend 6 out of the 8 available swim sessions plus land training per week and 9 out of 12 long course sessions (50m Pool Training) per season.

Level: For swimmers aiming to compete Regional and National level.

Progressive 7

Age Range: Girls 13-18 years, Boys 14-18 years

Number of Training Sessions: Swimmers in this squad attend 7 out of the 8 available swim sessions plus land training per week and 9 out of 12 long course sessions (50m Pool Training) per season.

Level: For swimmers aiming to compete at National level.

Squads