Academy (7-10) – An introductory squad into competitive swimming. Swimmers will learn the FUNdamental skills of competitive swimming. We have a Leominster based squad and a Ross based squad:

Development (8-11) – Swimmers will continue to consolidate the FUNdamental skills of competitive swimming and begin to build their stamina in each stroke. Swimmers will begin to ‘Learn to Train’ through these sessions. Again, we have a Leominster based squad and a Ross based squad:

Junior Development (9-13) – Swimmers will continue to consolidate the FUNdamental skills of competitive swimming and begin to build their stamina in each stroke. Swimmers will continue to ‘Learn to Train’ through these sessions. In this squad there are two groups that train at the same sessions but are split based on age. This is a stepping stone into our Junior Squad or Youth Development Squad.

Junior (10-14) – Swimmers will continue to ‘Learn to Train’ but begin developing their skills, technique and fitness further as they ‘Train to Train’. We have three groups split into Hereford, Leominster and Ross. Swimmers will train together at most sessions but will have more sessions at the location group that they are allocated.

Youth Development (12-18) – Swimmers will have fewer hours available for training each week but will still be developing ‘Train to Train’ aspects of their swimming. Those that are engage in competing will also  ‘Train to Compete’ as preparation for competition. We have three groups split into Hereford, Leominster and Ross. There is also a group that only have a Sunday session (plus mornings).

Youth (12-15) – Swimmers will still be developing ‘Train to Train’ aspects of their swimming but will also ‘Train to Compete’ as preparation for high performance level open meets. We have three groups split into Hereford, Leominster and Ross. Swimmers will train together at most sessions but will have more sessions at the location group that they are allocated.

Senior (16+) – Here swimmers will primarily continue to ‘Train to Compete’ but as swimmers reach 18/19+ there will be swimmers potentially ‘Training to Win’, specialising in set events. The squad is split into three groups.

A great addition to each discipline but also an extra offering at the club that broadens the future opportunities of swimmers. Water polo sessions take place on a Saturday morning weekly at 7.30-8.30am. Water Polo players additionally have access to a given session on the weekly swim timetable to develop their swimming that will ultimately improve their Water Polo capabilities. Senior & Youth Water Polo members can swim on a Thursday evening at Hereford (8-9pm). Junior and Academy Water Polo members can swim on a Sunday at Hereford (3.15-4.15pm).

Swimmers placed in a swim squad can add the Saturday Water Polo session to their programme for a small monthly supplement.

Masters – Swimmers 18+ wishing to continue with swimming for fitness and/or attending competitions. We have groups, based on location, as follows:

University – Swimmers venturing into University have the option to continue being registered with City of Hereford Swimming Club and are able to train when they return in the holidays.