Squad Structure

From January 2026

Academy

Our introductory Squad. 

This Squad is for those who are transitioning from Learn to Swim to Competition and those who are not old enough to compete.

Development

Development is for those who are starting to compete, have all the basic still required for competition, and now are looking to develop those skills. 

Members are expected to start entering events.

Advanced

Beginning to refine the skills learnt in Academy & Development & Introducing speed. 

Members of this squad are expected to be attending regular events. 

Competition

Members of this squad are looking towards achieving times to Kent championships. Further refine technique and race quality. 

Excel

Excel is for members who enjoy the health & fitness benefits of swimming, but do not wish to attend events outside of the Club Championships & Team Events.

Elite

Members in Elite have achieved, or are especially close to achieving, Kent championship qualifying times in one event and are looking toward times in multiple events. 

Performance

Performance members are our top squad who have achieved multiples times for Kent Championships and are aiming towards Reginal and National qualifying times. 

Masters

Masters is for individuals aged 18+, who are able to swim each of the 4 strokes, and wish to swim for health benefits & who would like to opportunity to compete.


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