After the Learn to Train section comes the two Train to Train Squads of Otters and Dolphins.
The lead coach for these squads is Sarah Young, who is supported by a number of volunteer helpers, the majority of whom are parents of club swimmers or older swimmers. In addition to working poolside during training sessions, coaches also support swimmers at competitions.
To progress to Otters, swimmers are expected to:
Reinforce all of Seals skills, technique and practices as well as:
Total training time
6 hours 15 minutes water time.
All swimmers should warm up for 10 minutes before each session, and stretch for 10 minutes after each session.
Your aim should be to use all these hours.
Equipment required:
Total training time
7 hours 15 minutes
Your aim should be to use all these hours.
To progress to Dolphins, swimmers are expected to:
Reinforce all previous skills, techniques and practices as well as:
Swimmers who assist with the Train to Train Squads coaching include Jonny, Mattias, Sam and Kyle
Matt Rafiq-Craske, who has two daughters and swims with our Masters section, assists on a Sunday morning. Matt has taken the Level 1 Award in coaching.
James Ball, who has two sons with the club, has also been seen poolside assisting with these squads.