Regional Youth Squad

Regional Youth Squad 

Regional Youth Squad is the training squad at Taunton Deane Swimming Club for athletes who meet regional standard and wish to keep training at high level whilst balancing the high demands of performance swimming with academics, other sports or activities. There is the ability to complete flexible internal top up sessions with other groups where appropriate for athletes who reach regional standards but cannot commit to the minimum attendance required in National Development. A full competition programme is available for all athletes from Club Champs to Regional Champs and all Level 1, 3 Open Meets and Team Competitions that athletes qualify for. 

Kit Requirements

• Kick Board

• Pull Buoy

• Snorkel

• Hand & Finger Paddles

• Drinking Bottle (min 750ml)

• Parachute (Small)

• Fins

• Blue & White TD racing hat

• Pink & White TD warm up swim hat

• Club Kit T Shirt, Hoodie etc...

Injury & Illness

After illness, a structured reintegration programme will be followed building back to full attendance. If athletes become injured, a structured land conditioning/pool programme will be followed during training sessions.

Training Sessions start promptly, athletes need to arrive ready to start on time

Total 8 Sessions