Performance Plus is for swimmers aged 14+ competing at either the British or English summer nationals as an individual or contributing via a relay by the end of the 2025/26 season.

Some discretion may be applied to swimmers who do not meet this standard, but have met all other requirements set out by the Director of Swimming.

Training commitment. Swimmers will need a high commitment to training, with a minimum of 6 sessions per week (unless agreed otherwise). Swimmers must also demonstrate the ability to balance their schoolwork and training in order to maintain their swimming to a reasonable standard during busy exam periods.

Every swimmer must attend a minimum of one weekday morning session each 15 week (Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) unless agreed otherwise by the coach (for example if they are completing morning sessions at their school).

The training in this squad will be highly individualised and focussed on swimmers achieving their best performances at the major meets. Training will also have an overriding theme of improving a swimmer’s training capacity so that they can handle gradually increasing volume and intensity.

Whilst 6 sessions is the minimum requirement, those swimmers looking to reach their true potential in the sport and push for British Finals, medals or International selection should look to do 8-sessions per week (plus Gym) when they reach the 16-years age group.