NDSC Squad Structure

NDSC offers a structured teaching programme, and squad training grouping swimmers by age, ability, and commitment. Progression is based on many factors, including technical skills, strength, commitment, and ability.

Teaching

Teaching Programme: Offers learn-to-swim lessons, preparing swimmers for entry into the squad system.

Junior Squads

Development & Academy: Focus on progression of skills in all 4 strokes, turns, and underwaters, in preparation for competition. There are opportunities for internal competitions and timings, and for those that are ready, external level 3 and 4 competitions.

Competitive: First competitive squad, emphasizing endurance, technique, and land training. Regular competition expected.

Senior Squads

Performance & Advanced Performance: For committed swimmers, with progression based on ability and dedication.

Mixed Ability Squads

Pathway: Suits swimmers opting for less intensive training than the competitive squads.

Masters: Open to all adult swimmers (novice to competitive) able to swim, with no specific entry criteria. Competes successfully in Masters events.

For detailed entry criteria and squad info, visit the individual squad pages. Parents can discuss squad changes with coaches.