Performance squad is aimed at performance pathway swimmers aged 15+ (as of December 31st 2026) who are either Regional qualifiers aiming for finals or swimmers aiming for Regional qualification, with the long term goal of qualification for Summer Nationals.

Training in this squad becomes more individualised towards a swimmer’s specialist stroke and event, however the programme will still have a focus on developing a swimmer’s general aerobic capacity.

The squad will be continually monitored by the Class Lead (David Broadbent) who will ensure continuity between the Performance and Performance Plus 14 squads, and provide opportunity for movement between the two squads based on performance at competitions and attendance.

There will be joint sessions between Performance and Performance Plus to give the swimmers the opportunity to push themselves against those in Performance Plus, and also Long course training at the London Aquatics Centre.

Swimmers will be expected to enter all competitions laid out by the Lead Coach and be able to commit to a minimum of 5 sessions each week with consistent and intense training. Whilst 5 sessions is the minimum required, those swimmers looking to achieve their full potential and/or move to Performance Plus will need to swim 6 sessions per week.