Age Group - Introduction

The aim of the Age Group Competition Squad section is to prepare swimmers of all abilities and disabilities for competition at all levels. There are three different squads within the Section. The Intro Squad (a pre-competition squad) introduces children as young as seven to the skills they will need to take up competition swimming whilst encouraging them to concentrate on gaining good techniques. Swimmers will gradually progress through the Junior Squad until they reach the Squad which consists of our top swimmers who can train anything up to 8 times a week. All training sessions take place at New Hall pool which is equipped with starting blocks, backstroke flags and pace clocks. It is the ideal training venue.

Children can take part in competition from the age of 9. The Club regularly enters teams in league and trophy competitions as well as the Essex Championships and on up to the National Championships as swimmers times improve. The Club usually holds annual Club Championships, which are open to all members. This gives everyone a chance to compete, including the under 9s and the masters.

Competition swimming is fun, it creates great team spirit and can be very rewarding. It involves a certain amount of commitment from both parents and swimmers alike. It helps keep children fit and off the streets!

To join children must have good stoke technique and the stamina to swim 400 mtrs. There is a two week free trial.

Entry into Chelmsford Swimming Club’s age group competition squads is by trial by prior arrangement with one of the coaches.

Anyone interested in any of the activities undertaken by Chelmsford Swimming Club and wish to find out more, please email us using the contact details below.

info@chelmsfordswimmingclub.org.uk

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