This is the fifth level of the competitive squads. The entry criterion for this squad, subject to space availability, is generally:

• Attendance at 85% of available sessions at Gold squad level
• A positive approach and attitude demonstrated at Gold squad level
• Minimum of 2 County Qualifying Times
• Looking to achieve Regional and National Qualifying Times

This squad includes the following work and expectations:

• More complex drill progressions
• Progression of endurance training
• Continuation of land training program and stretching exercises
• Log book maintenance
• Totally committed athlete who loves the sport and seeks the challenge of competition

This is the fourth level of the competitive squads. The entry criterion for this squad, subject to space availability, is generally:

• Attendance at 80% of available sessions at Silver and Upper Silver level
• Be confident of swimming 200m IM in competition
• Looking to achieve a County Qualifying Time

This squad includes the following work and expectations:

• More complex drill progressions
• Introduction to stretching exercises
• Attendance at 85% of available sessions
• Attainment of a County Qualifying time

This is the third level of the competitive squads. The entry criterion for this squad, subject to space availability, is generally:

• 200m Freestyle with tumble turns and bilateral breathing
• 200m Backstroke with tumble turns and a bent arm pulling action
• 200m Breaststroke with correct underwater pullouts
• 100m IM with turns

This squad includes the following work and expectations:

• Develop and improve stroke technique on all 4 strokes
• Perfect starts, turns and finishes on all 4 strokes.
• Increase the distance covered in training sessions to improve endurance and complete well-balanced training programs

This is the first level of the competitive squads. The entry criterion for this squad, subject to space availability, is subject completion of Junior Squad.

This squad includes the following work and expectations:

• Stroke technique on all 4 strokes
• Stroke drill progressions on all 4 strokes
• Endurance and speed training
• Turns, starts and finishes for all 4 strokes
• Participate in club time trials

These are the first level of the competitive squads. The entry criterion for these squads, subject to space availability, is subject completion of Stage 8 in the NPTS.

This squad includes the following work and expectations:

• Stroke technique on all 4 strokes
• Stroke drill progressions on all 4 strokes
• Endurance and speed training
• Turns, starts and finishes for all 4 strokes