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Based at:
Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre,
Thames Drive,
Biddulph,
Stoke-on-Trent
ST8 7HL.

Biddulph Swimming Club

Biddulph A.S.C. presently has 4 squads within its structure.

As children develop, their training requirements change and each requirement is met within their designated squad.
These squads are outlined below:

This is our transitional group taken from swimmers who have graduated from swimming lessons, who wish to progress to learning to train.

The emphasis for this group is on stroke and breathing technique.

This group would be expected to swim twice a week.

The focus in this squad is to concentrate on technique and an introduction to competitive Galas.

Training is three times per week.

This squad is for those swimmers who have moved on from our development squad, the focus here is to develop more advanced technique such as tumble turns, stroke ratio, stream lining and so forth. There is also an emphasis on fitness and we would prepare these swimmers to compete in leagues such as the Staffs league.

These are the swimmers who compete at County, Region & National level. Their work would revolve around preparation for selected competitions throughout the year as recommended by the Head Coach.

Selection for the Scorpio Squad is based on age, commitment, attitude, ability and achievements in competition.

This squad trains 8 – 16 hrs per week, depending on age, morning & evenings and includes dry land conditioning.

Scorpio Squad Criteria:

Swimmers to be a minimum 11 years old except at coaches discretion.
Minimum attendance 8 hours per week, ideally to include one morning session.
Swimmers to record attendance each week in swim diary include content of session.
Punctuality - arriving 5 minutes prior to session starting to do stretching exercises.
Attend targeted open meet competitions throughout the year.
Attend extra sessions during the season, when not at school, during holiday periods.
Swimmers 15 years and above, no minimum attendance required as long as they have the ability
and are capable to train with the group.
Swim diary to be handed in on the first Sunday of each month.

1. Club Intro Squad

Squad Structure & Training.

Squad Structure.

2. Development Squad

3. Junior Squad

4. Scorpio Squad

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