Squad Structure Overview
At Harrow Swimming Club, our squad structure is designed to guide swimmers through various stages of development, allowing them to progress at a pace suited to their abilities and goals. As a competitive swimming club, we emphasize both personal development and competitive success. Swimmers are expected to dedicate the time and effort necessary to train effectively and compete in galas and meets.
Development Pathway
Progression Through Squads
Swimmers will move through the club structure as they develop their technique, speed, and overall performance. Movement between squads is determined by their coach and based on:
Progress is continuous, and swimmers may be moved between squads at any time, depending on their readiness for the next level.
Our Approach to Training
Harrow Swimming Club prides itself on nurturing each swimmer’s personal strengths while challenging them to improve. Our coaches structure the squads so that swimmers train with peers of similar ability, age, pace, and attainment levels. This allows swimmers to push each other while also receiving focused coaching tailored to their development stage.
Coaching and Feedback
Lead coaches are continually assessing each swimmer’s progress, commitment, and development. Swimmers and parents can discuss personal progress at any time:
Squad Movements and Decisions
When places become available in higher-level squads, coaches make recommendations for swimmers to move up, ensuring they are placed in an environment that will challenge them and bring out their best performance.
Please note:
At Harrow Swimming Club, we aim to strike the perfect balance between making training fun while also challenging swimmers to stretch their limits and reach new heights in their swimming journey.