Squad Structure

In this section, you will find information about the squad structure detailing the primary age and expected ability of the swimmers in each squad. You will also find details of training times for each squad.

COMPETING/TRANSITION/LEARNING SQUADS

National Squads

All swimmers have national qualifying times

National Age Squad

 

National Squad

14+

Regional Squads

All swimmers have regional qualifying times.

Regional Age Squad

 

Regional Youth Squad

13+

County Squad

All swimmers have Dorset qualifying times.

County Squad

12/u

   

Transition Squads

All swimmers compete at PSC Star Games and various novice galas.

Junior Squad

11/u

   

Development Squads

8-10yrs

   

Learner Squads

All swimmers are 9/u and developing the 4 strokes. Swimmers are invited to PSC Star Games.

Mini Squad

   

4 Star

   

3 Star

   

2 Star

   
MASTERS/FITNESS SQUADS

Masters

18+

Gold Squad

13+

Silver Squad

13/u

Bronze

12/u

 

Squad Selection Criteria

When coaches consider which swimmers for squads, they consider the following:

  1. A demonstrated ability that swimmer can handle the workload.
  2. The swimmer’s ability to handle the psychology of the group.
  3. The swimmers ability to compete well.
  4. Whether the swimmer is prepared to make the commitment.