Shrewsbury Swimming Club

Development Squad

About Development Squad

SHREWSBURY DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

For swimmers wishing to join Shrewsbury Swimming Club initial entry is normally into the development squad after participation in a learn to swim programme elsewhere (please see entry requirements).

If swimmers are of a higher level, or have competed elsewhere entry will be into the appropriate level of the development squad or competitive squad.

The first level of the development squad is Stingrays where lessons last 30 minutes with a maximum group size of 8.
Here swimmers will develop correct technique on all 4 strokes along with a range of water skills.
Click here to read what is taught at this level.

The next level is Tigersharks, lessons are 45 minutes. Groups may be larger but the pupil teacher ratio will remain at 8:1. Here there will be further stroke development along with the introduction of competitive starts and turns
and building of stamina.
Click here to read what is taught at this level.

The final level is Orcas where technique on strokes, starts, turns and finishes will be refined and other skills needed to enter the competitive squads will be taught. Pupil teacher ratio will again be 8:1 and there will be the opportunity to swim
twice weekly. After reaching this level if the swimmer wishes to they will be able to enter the competitive squads.
Click here to read what is taught at this level.

Lessons are available on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
For more information on joining or to book an assessment please call Catherine 07534 277033 or Danny 07884 296460.

Before applying to join, please read and sign our Code of Conduct.