Colchester Swimming Club Squads

Colchester Swimming Club Competitive Squads
Current Squad Captains
What we aim to accomplish

Colchester Swimming Club operate a progressive squad structure. Swimmers in the younger squads develop their stroke technique, improve their stamina and speed, whilst working towards achieving ASA Speed Awards at regular time trials.

The Squad criteria are based on the recommendations of the Long Term Athlete Development Programme (LTAD).

Additionally, a standard time for our distance test sets has been put in place for Potential Development and Performance squads to ensure that squad members have the necessary endurance to cope with the training load.

The Squads Administration

Our Chief Coach

Michelle Young

Our Membership Secretary

Julie Johnson

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Squad Structure

Squad Progression explained

Each of the squad sections detail the minimum requirements for that squad. Progression from one squad to the next will be by approval of the Head Coach. If a squad is full, movement into the squad will be restricted and at the discretion of the Head Coach.

All swimmers must be prepared to represent the club at four (4) Open Meet Competitions a year, compete at Club Championships, County, Regional and National events if the times are secured.

Whilst the overall squad criteria have not changed significantly, squad progression will also be monitored and enforced more closely with regard to training attendance, galas attendance, overall performance and training ethic. Movement between the squads will only be possible by the approval of the Head Coach and when the swimmer's specifc squad criteria have been met.

If you feel that you are unable to meet the criteria for your squad/new squad, you should inform the Head Coach immediately.

Squad Progression Map

Squad Description

  • Junior Squad

    The Junior Squad is for swimmers aged 12 or under at the end of the current calendar year. Exceptionally older swimmers may be accepted at the discretion of the Head Coach.

    Aim: To develop stroke technique and fitness to enable competitive swimming.

  • Young Potential Squad
  • Teen Squad
  • Potential Squad
  • Performance Squad
  • Performance PLUS Squad
  • Adults Swim Training Squad
  • Youth Masters Squad

Squads Criteria

  • Junior Squad

    Swimmers should be able to:

    • Show that they understand the stroke principles of Backstroke, Breaststroke, Front Crawl and Butterfly.
    • Swim 100m (without stopping) of Backstroke, Breaststroke, Front Crawl and 50m of Butterfly showing reasonable technique and in accordance with the FINA rules for each stroke.
    • Show they are capable of swimming 3 x 200m at a constant pace with minimal rest.
    • Understand simple instructions and maintain concentration for 60 minutes.
    • Maintain basic lane discipline (5 seconds between swimmers/clockwise and anticlockwise in the odd and even numbered lanes.)
    • Show good attendance.
    • Show commitment to competing at Open Meets and representing the Club at galas and league fixtures( e.g. Mini-Leagues).
    • Be self-motivated to achieve the goals set out for them.

    Target Attendance: 2 sessions per week

  • Young Potential Squad
  • Teen Squad
  • Potential Squad
  • Performance Squad
  • Performance PLUS Squad
  • Adults Swim Training Squad
  • Youth Masters Squad
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  • 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 05:30 - 07:30
    Potential Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 16:55 - 18:25
    Young Potential Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US
  • 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 17:00 - 18:30
    Performance Plus Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 05:30 - 07:30
    Performance Plus Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 17:00 - 18:30
    Performance Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec 17:00 - 18:00
    Junior Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium, Berechurch Rd, Colchester, CO2 9RQ
  • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec 05:30 - 07:30
    Performance Plus Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec 05:30 - 07:30
    Performance Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec 16:55 - 18:25
    Performance Plus
    Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US
  • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec 18:00 - 19:30
    Junior Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Dec 18:00 - 19:30
    Young Potential Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 05:30 - 07:30
    Performance Plus Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 06:00 - 07:30
    Young Potential Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 16:55 - 18:25
    Potential Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US
  • 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 18:45 - 19:45
    Masters Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 06:00 - 07:30
    Performance Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 17:00 - 18:30
    Performance Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 06:00 - 07:30
    Potential Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 17:00 - 18:30
    Performance Plus Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 17:00 - 18:00
    Junior

    Pay As You Go Clinic

    Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 18:00 - 19:00
    Masters Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium, Berechurch Rd, Colchester, CO2 9RQ
  • 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec 19:00 - 20:00
    Young Potential Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium, Berechurch Rd, Colchester, CO2 9RQ
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec 06:00 - 07:30 | 17:00 - 18:30
    Young Potential Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec 06:00 - 07:30
    Performance Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec 17:00 - 18:30
    Performance Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec 06:00 - 07:30
    Potential Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec 16:55 - 16:25
    Potential Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec 16:55 - 18:25
    Potential
    Colchester County High School for Girls, Norman Way, Colchester CO3 3US
  • 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec 17:00 - 18:30
    Performance Plus Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dec 07:00 - 08:00
    Young Potential Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dec 07:00 - 08:00
    Junior Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dec 08:00 - 09:00
    Masters Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave, Colchester, CO1 1YH
  • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dec 09:00 - 10:00
    Potential Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium, Berechurch Rd, Colchester, CO2 9RQ
  • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dec 09:00 - 10:00
    Performance Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium, Berechurch Rd, Colchester, CO2 9RQ
  • 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Dec 09:00 - 10:00
    Performance Plus Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium, Berechurch Rd, Colchester CO2 9RQ
Squad Fees

Squad Fees 

The monthly Membership Fees payable by all Squad Swimmers varies per Squad and is payable over 12 months. Squad Fees have been detailed below:

Junior Squad                    £59 a month

Young Potential Squad    £69 a month

Potential Squad               £78 a month

Performance Squad        £81 a month

Performance Plus           £86 a month

Masters                          £43 or £53 a month        

Youth Masters                £53 a month

Waterpolo                       £51 a month  

Youth Waterpolo             £38 a month

Further information regarding membership can be obtained from our Membership Secretary.

Annual Swim England Membership Fees

The Annual Swim England Membership Fee is payable by all Squad Swimmers as it incorporates the Swim England insurance element of membership.


Club Train  (Non Competitive/Under 9)                 £18.00
Club Compete  (Competitive / Aged 9 and over)   £36.00
Club Support   (Coach/Official/Volunteer)              No Fee

New Club Members

Swimmers who are joining the Club for the first time will be required to pay the one-off joining fee of £30.00.

Club Annual Membership Fee

All Club members are required to pay the Annual Club Membership Fee, £30.00 in September.

Squad Trial Dates

Enrolment into Squads is by trial only.

If you are interested in joining our club, please contact our Chief Coach.

Our Training Pools

Leisure World Pool

Colchester Leisure World
Cowdray Ave, Colchester CO1 1YH

Garrison Pool

Corporal Budd VC Gymnasium
Berechurch Rd, Colchester CO2 9RQ

Would you like to get involved?

If you would like to get involved please contact our Chief Coach or Membership Secretary using our online Form?