The classes are held under the supervision of highly qualified tutors and lead to various R.L.S.S. qualifications such as the Bronze Medallion. The minimum age for membership is 10 years old and members must be competent swimmers before joining this group.
The group has a junior and senior section and meets every Tuesday evening at the Stourport Sports Centre from 8.30pm to 10.00pm.
Instructors:-
Janet Clegg, Emma Billingsley, Matthew Rogers and Sanxi-guy Cole
Contacts:-
Janet Clegg on 01299 400113

As they become more able they progress to group instruction across the width of the pool.
Classes are for 30 minutes duration and take place at the Stourport Sports Centre on Saturday mornings 8.30am-9.00am and also on Sunday mornings 8.00am-8.30am and 8.30am-9.00am.
The fees are charged on a monthly basis, which may be by Standing Order or Cash/Cheque on the first weekend of each month.
The size of the class at each teaching station is small and tuition is by highly experienced, qualified staff.

Session Co-ordinators:-
Jack Brothwell and Bob Walters
Teachers:-
Saturdays Jack Brothwell, Richard Allan, Steve Lane, Zoe Oliver, Melanie Bailey & Samantha Leake

Sundays Bob Walters, Stella Searle, Victoria Chapman, Neale Moule, Louise McPhearson, Sue Tolley & Brian Burgess
Membership Contact:-
Carole Walters on 01299 825769

Two Development Groups form the teaching section of the club. Both groups are of the same standard and cater for children from the age of 7 to 12 years. The main objective of these groups is to build a foundation of SKILL and ENDURANCE, allowing a smooth progression to the competitive section of the club. It is very important to emphasise that children should not be pushed into advanced swimming disciplines too soon - the process should be gradual and enjoyable.
Classes are at the Stourport Sports Centre at the following times:-
Group A
Thursday evenings 7.30pm-8.15pm and Sunday mornings 8.00am-9.00am
Group B
Friday evenings 7.30pm-8.05pm and Saturday mornings 7.30-8.30am

Session Co-ordinators:-
Jack Brothwell and Bob Walters
Teachers:-
Thurs/Sun Bob Walters, Stella Searle, Zoe Garbett & Brian Burgess
Fri/Sat Jack Brothwell, Frank Clarke, Steve Lane, Zoe Oliver, Richard Allen, Melanie Baylie & Lorna Dyer
Membership Contacts:- Carole Walters on 01299 825769

OVERVIEW
The Competitive Section of the club has now been arranged into five groups; the Aims and Criteria for each group has been established and these, together with the training times, location and the names of the instructors are presented below.

 

Junior 3 Squad [Aims and Criteria]

• 8-12 Age Group
• Training 3 sessions a week. Minimum of 9 sessions in a 4 week period
• Extensive development work on strokes, starts and turns
• Basic introduction to cyclical training
• Aims:- County Qualifying Time and selected Open Meets through the year
• Progression to Junior 2 and Junior 1 squad, or Intermediate/Club squad at

the discretion of the Group Co-ordinator and the Chief Coach
Group Co-ordinator:-
Brian Burgess ( Acting )
Other Instructors:-
John Thorley, Bob Walters, Julian Mountford,
Justin Gainham, Laura Varilone, Andrea Gainham
and Mags Barnaby

Junior 2 Squad [Aims and Criteria]

• 8-12 Age Group
• Training 3 sessions a week. Aim:- Min. of 9 sessions in a 4 week period
• Extensive development work on strokes, starts and turns
• Cyclical training
• Member of Diddy Team
• Aims:- County Qualifying Time and selected Open Meets through the year
• Progression to Junior 1 Squad, or Intermediate/Club Squads at the discretion of the Group Co-ordinator and the Chief Coach

Group Co-ordinator:-
Brian Burgess
Other Instructors:-
Godfrey Short, John Thorley, Richard Bourne, Rebecca Short,
Daryl Griffiths, Elena Griffiths and Robert Garbett

Junior 1 Squad [Aims and Criteria]

• 8-12 Age Group
• Cyclical training working to set events during the year; i.e. County, District, Open Meets and League Finals
• Aims:- County/District Qualifying Times, regular team member
• Training a minimum of 3 out of 4 sessions per week
• Continued stroke, turn and starts development
• Develop land training sessions (flexibility)
• Educating the swimmers and parents regarding relevant issues; i.e. nutrition, drinks, rest, goal setting
• Progression to the Senior Squad or Intermediate/Club Squads at the discretion of the Group Co-ordinator and the Chief Coach

Group Co-ordinator:-
Richard Bourne
Other Instructors:-
Godfrey Short

Intermediate/Club [Aims and Criteria]

• 13+ Age Group
• Cyclical training working towards set events during the year; i.e. County Events, Open Meets
• Continued stroke, turn and starts development
• Team member
• Training 3 sessions a week
• Progression to a Senior Squad upon achieving the relevant Squad Criteria or the Club Squad at the discretion of the Chief Coach
• Educating the swimmers and parents regardin relevant issues; i.e. nutrition, drinks, rest and goal setting

Group Co-ordinator:-
Godfrey Short
Other Instructors:-
Jack Brothwell, Frank Clarke, Brian Burgess and Sydney Crump

Senior Squad [Aims and Criteria]

• 13 + Age Group
• Selection for the Squad at the discretion of the Chief Coach or upon achieving a District Qualifying Time, or making a County Final/Selection for the County Team
• Training a minimum of 4 sessions a week
• Develop land training sessions [flexibility and strength]
• Aims: County Finals, District Qualifying Time, National Qualifying Time, Selected Open Meets [Grand Prix Meets]
• Swimmers who fail to meet the Group Criteria, or at the discretion of the Chief Coach, will be asked to move Groups

• Cyclical training with continued stroke, turn and start development
• Team member
• Educating the swimmers and parents regarding relevant issues; i.e. nutrition, drinks, rest, goal setting