Your Swimming Journey
Squad Pathway
Progression Structure
Squad Pathway
Beverley Barracudas operates a structured squad system designed to support swimmers at every stage of their development, from first joining the club through to high-level competitive performance.
Four Training Stages
Training Levels
Our pathway provides clear progression, ensuring swimmers train in an environment suited to their ability, age and development needs while maintaining a positive and supportive club experience. We have reorganised into 15 clearly defined squads that provide a progressive pathway for all swimmers across 4 levels:
Starting The Journey
FOUNDATION LEVEL
These squads welcome swimmers into structured club training and focus on building confidence, core technique and consistent training habits.
Club Link – Introduction to club training and welcome lanes for new swimmers
Club Start A, B & C – Entry squads developing fundamental swimming skills and endurance
Active Racing
COMPETITION LEVEL
These squads support swimmers who are regularly participating in competitions and working on race skills, pacing and event preparation.
Competition A, B & C – Squad groups focused on competitive experience and race development
High Performance
PERFORMANCE LEVEL
Performance squads support swimmers progressing through the competitive pathway.
Junior Performance Link – Entry to performance pathway
Junior Performance C, B & A – Progressive performance squads
Senior Performance Link – Transition to senior level
Senior Performance – Top competitive squads
OUR SQUAD
- Progression Structure -
Tryout
Initial assessment session where swimmers are invited to demonstrate their ability and readiness for club training.
Club Link
Entry-level development squad focusing on technique, stamina and learning structured training routines.
Club Start A, B
Early development squad building basic skills, stamina and training habits.
Club Development A-C
Improving technique, endurance and consistency while preparing for competitive swimming.
Club Competition A-C
Builds racing confidence, competitive skills and technical consistency for swimmers entering regular competitions.
Jr. Performance & Link
Advanced transition squad supporting swimmers reaching county & regional level and progressing towards regional performance standards.
Sr. Performance Link
Advanced transition squad supporting swimmers reaching county level and progressing towards regional performance standards.
Sr. Performance
Performance-focused squad for swimmers competing successfully at regional level and progressing towards national standards.
Squad Placement Criteria
To ensure appropriate placement that maximizes each swimmer’s development and enjoyment, squad assignments consider:
- Personal best times (review of times across 50m/100m/200m)
- Age (ensuring appropriate groupings for safeguarding)
- Current and previous qualifying times achieved
- Training capability and attendance
- Stroke technique and skill development needs
- Individual potential and goals
- Squad capacity & coaches’ discretion
Our coaching team has worked hard to ensure each swimmer is placed where they can thrive, be appropriately challenged, and enjoy their swimming journey.