The fees for Youth Development Squad allow for flexible attendance. However, it is expected that any swimmer enrolled into the squad is also attending regular swimming lessons outside of the Academy. This could be either at school or by attending a learn to swim programme.
Typically, swimmers are aged 11+ years old.
Moving to County Squads is ultimately up to the coach’s discretion. However, a swimmer must:
Regularly attend sessions
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn by listening to the coach’s instructions
Perform strokes efficiently
Regularly attempt basic competitive turns
Follow basic instructions from a drill board