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Squads

Chester-le-Street ASC is a competitive club and our training programmes have been designed in order to help swimmers progress from absolute beginners all the way to national level competition.

It is worth noting that there are no age limits set against any of the squads and any movement of swimmers between squads will be solely at the coaches discretion. You’ll be sent an email automatically by our membership system if our coaches have set a squad move date for any of your swimmers. This email includes a behaviour contract which you should print off and ask your swimmers to sign.

It is important for parents to notify coaches if swimmers are going to be absent for any length of time. This is especially important for swimmers in the competitive squads.

Some swimmers are selected for further training with Swim England (at a county, regional and national level) and British Swimming on the UK level. Learn about Swim England Progression Routes for eligible swimmers or learn about these programs in Northumberland and Durham.

Interested in Joining? Request a trial.

National Squad

For senior athletes competing in/or demonstrating the potential to compete in national competitions. Coached by Paul Armstrong.

  • Training: Specific
  • Age Range: 14yrs +
  • Target Meets: L1, L2, NERs, Nationals

Age Group National Squad (AGN)

For Age Group athletes competing in/or demonstrating the potential to compete in national competitions . Coached by Paul Armstrong.

  • Training: 400IM based
  • Age Range: 12-15yrs
  • Target Meets: L1, L2, NERs, Nationals

Regional Squad

For Age Group / Senior athletes competing in or demonstrating the potential to compete in regional competition. Coached by Paul Armstrong.

  • Age Range: 12yrs +
  • Training: Aerobic based around 400 I
  • Target Meets: Nationals, Regionals, Counties, L3

Junior/Senior Squad

For improving Junior and Senior swimmers looking to maximise their potential. Coached by Abbie Hauxwell.

  • Age Range: 13yrs +
  • Training: Aerobic based around 400 IM
  • Target Meets: Counties, L3

County Squad

For Age Group athletes competing in or demonstrating the potential to compete in county competitions. Coached by Mason Jacques.

  • Age Range: 10-13yrs
  • Training: Aerobic based around 200m IM / 400m IM
  • Target Meets: Regionals, Counties, L3

Competitive Development

For younger athletes with sound swimming technique, having developed racing skills, looking to start their training journey. Coached by Paul Armstrong.

  • Age Range: 8-12yrs
  • Training: intro Aerobic/Speed development
  • Target Meets: Counties, L3, L4, Junior League

Academy 2 (Skill Development)

For swimmers that have demonstrated sound competitive stroke technique and are now developing skills required in competitive swimming and training. Coached by Vicki Piggott.

  • Ideal Age Range: 7-10yrs +
  • Training: skill / speed development
  • Target Meets: L4, L3, Junior League

Academy 1 (Stroke Development)

For swimmers that have demonstrated solid stroke technique in swimming lessons and are now developing competitive swimming stroke technique. Coached by Vicki Piggott.

  • Ideal Age Range: 6-9yrs +
  • Training: stroke development
  • Target Meets: Junior League

Early Stroke Development Squads

Our teaching squads are split across four levels; Tadpoles, Frogs and Turtles. These squads focus on early stroke development via a fun but structured programme.

See our timetable.

Fees are payable monthly by Direct Debit, meaning we’ll automatically charge you the correct amount each month.

Coached by Vicki Piggott, Zach Larson and Abbie Hauxwell