Foundation

Squad

More Than Just Training

At Ascot Royals, we believe swimming is about more than performance. It’s about developing a love of the water, building confidence and forming lasting friendships.

Every session includes 15 minutes of supervised, games, races and free swim time, allowing swimmers to:

  • Practise new skills

  • Build confidence in the water

  • Strengthen friendships within the group

We want our swimmers to enjoy coming to training — because happy swimmers develop best.

Your swimmer’s first step into competitive swimming

The Ascot Royals Foundation is the starting point for swimmers who are ready to take the exciting step from lessons into the world of competitive swimming.

This squad acts as a bridge between a Learn to Swim programme and the Ascot Royals Academy, introducing young swimmers to structured training in a supportive, engaging and fun environment.

Places are limited and offered following a successful assessment to ensure each swimmer is ready for the demands of squad training and receives the right level of support.

Who Can Join?

The Foundation is open to swimmers who:

  • Are aged 6–9 years
  • Can confidently swim:

    • 25m Frontcrawl

    • 25m Backcrawl

    • 25m Breaststroke

Parents are welcome to enquire about a place, however all swimmers must attend an assessment session to ensure they meet the entry requirements.

Passion • Progress • Potential

What We Focus On

At this stage, swimmers begin developing the core foundations needed to become strong competitive swimmers. Sessions place a strong emphasis on:

  • Streamlining and body position

  • Diving skills

  • Kick development

  • Stroke efficiency

  • Introduction to squad structure and lane discipline

Our aim is to build technically sound swimmers with confidence and great habits from the very beginning.

Important Note

Usual training times are listed below. For precise training times during school terms and holidays please use the Frogz app.

Foundation Timetable
Heathfield School

Thursday18:00 - 19:00

Our Commitment to

Long-Term Development

At Ascot Royals, we are committed to developing swimmers the right way. By aligning with
Swim England’s Long-Term Athlete Development framework, we ensure that:

Technique comes before performance

Progress is individual and sustainable

Swimmers are supported physically, mentally, and emotionally

This approach gives our swimmers the best possible foundation for long-term enjoyment and success in the sport.

Head Coach
Tim Delaney
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Welfare Officer
Suchira Mccarthy
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