Pre Dev pageFUNDAMENTALS

Pre-Development

Wandsworth SC swimmers are divided among seven squads based on criteria including ability, times achieved and age as at 31 Dec. 

Focus

Teaching the love of swimming through enjoyable learning and refining swimming skills and following the development of different movements and speeds of the four competitive strokes.

Squad Requirements

  • 6 - 8 years (Max. age for acceptance into squad is 8 as at 31 December )
  • minimum 1 out of 2 sessions per week
  • ASA Stage 7
  • Participate in Mini Galas and Club Championships.
  • 25m & 50m freestyle
  • 25m back & breast

Training Commitment

Swimmers are required  to attend minimum  1 out of 2 sessions per week; (substitution of a school swimming session, another club training session or private lessons are not permitted).

All admittance to the squad and further movement through the club structure is determined by the Coaching Team. See our Transitioning/Promotion process for further details.

Equipment Required

WSC hat, costume/jammers, goggles, float, pull buoy, fins, and a mesh bag to contain them. See our Club Kit page.

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