Kidlington & Gosford Swimming Club
ACADEMY SQUAD
Sessions are focused on improving technique and building speed and stamina, but also include plenty of opportunity for fun
There is the chance to compete in some low level and fun galas to gain competition experience.
Swimmers accepted to this squad will firstly need to come along to a trial/taster session run by the KGSC coaches.
Training Schedule:
Saturday 10.15 - 12.15
Sunday 08:00 - 09.00
Age Range:
Typically swimmers should be age 6-9 when joining this squad and should have passed Stage 6 in the Swim England learn to swim framework.
Progression:
To the Talent Development Squad at the discretion or the Head Coach.
TALENT DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
This squad aims to transition swimmers from the Academy Squad to the Competition Squad.
Training Schedule:
Thursday 05:50 - 07:30
Saturday 10.15 - 12.15
Sunday 08:00 - 09:00
Progression:
To the Competition Squad at the discretion or the Head Coach.
COMPETITION SQUAD
This is our squad of competitive swimmers and requires high levels of discipline and commitment.
Training is focused on preparing swimmers for competition, in a fun but competitive environment
Swimmers are expected to attend at least 70-80% of all sessions.
Training Schedule:
Monday 05:50 - 07:30
Wednesday 05:50 - 07:30
Sunday 06:50 - 08:00
Progression:
To the Performance Squad at the discretion or the Head Coach.
PERFORMANCE SQUAD
Our Performance Squad requires a high level of commitment.
Training is focused on preparing swimmers for competition and particularly achieving County to Regional standard and above.
Training Schedule:
Monday 05:50 - 07:30
Wednesday 05:50 - 07:30
Friday 05:50 - 07:30
Sunday 06:50 - 08:00
Sunday 17:50 - 19:00
MASTERS SQUAD
We have a flourishing and friendly Masters squad which caters for Over 18's only.
The focus of the Masters section is to develop stroke technique, fitness and skills with the aim of competing at some galas throughout the year. As such, Masters swimmers need to have experience of competitive swimming and good grasp of all four strokes.
We currently have two Squads:
Masters Competitive
Squad members can train up to three times per week.
They are not expected to regularly attend galas, but many enter the Masters Nationals and other smaller events.
Masters Performance
This squad has an additional morning session alongside our performance squad, and is by invite only.
Members of this squad are expected to train consistently, to enter the Masters Nationals and also represent the club in the Arena League, should they be selected.
Training Schedule:
Monday 20:00 - 21:00 Performance, Competitive
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00 Performance & Competitive
Friday 05:50 - 07:30 Performance
Sunday 17:50 - 19:00 Performance & Competitive
Age Limit:
Over 18
Sessions are focused on improving technique and building speed and stamina, but also include plenty of opportunity for fun
There is the chance to compete in some low level and fun galas to gain competition experience.
Swimmers accepted to this squad will firstly need to come along to a trial/taster session run by the KGSC coaches.
Training Schedule:
Saturday 10.15 - 12.15
Sunday 08:00 - 09.00
Age Range:
Typically swimmers should be age 6-9 when joining this squad and should have passed Stage 6 in the Swim England learn to swim framework.
Progression:
To the Talent Development Squad at the discretion or the Head Coach.
TALENT DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
This squad aims to transition swimmers from the Academy Squad to the Competition Squad.
Training Schedule:
Thursday 05:50 - 07:30
Saturday 10.15 - 12.15
Sunday 08:00 - 09:00
Progression:
To the Competition Squad at the discretion or the Head Coach.
COMPETITION SQUAD
This is our squad of competitive swimmers and requires high levels of discipline and commitment.
Training is focused on preparing swimmers for competition, in a fun but competitive environment
Swimmers are expected to attend at least 70-80% of all sessions.
Training Schedule:
Monday 05:50 - 07:30
Wednesday 05:50 - 07:30
Sunday 06:50 - 08:00
Progression:
To the Performance Squad at the discretion or the Head Coach.
PERFORMANCE SQUAD
Our Performance Squad requires a high level of commitment.
Training is focused on preparing swimmers for competition and particularly achieving County to Regional standard and above.
Training Schedule:
Monday 05:50 - 07:30
Wednesday 05:50 - 07:30
Friday 05:50 - 07:30
Sunday 06:50 - 08:00
Sunday 17:50 - 19:00
MASTERS SQUAD
We have a flourishing and friendly Masters squad which caters for Over 18's only.
The focus of the Masters section is to develop stroke technique, fitness and skills with the aim of competing at some galas throughout the year. As such, Masters swimmers need to have experience of competitive swimming and good grasp of all four strokes.
We currently have two Squads:
Masters Competitive
Squad members can train up to three times per week.
They are not expected to regularly attend galas, but many enter the Masters Nationals and other smaller events.
Masters Performance
This squad has an additional morning session alongside our performance squad, and is by invite only.
Members of this squad are expected to train consistently, to enter the Masters Nationals and also represent the club in the Arena League, should they be selected.
Training Schedule:
Monday 20:00 - 21:00 Performance, Competitive
Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00 Performance & Competitive
Friday 05:50 - 07:30 Performance
Sunday 17:50 - 19:00 Performance & Competitive
Age Limit:
Over 18