Development Group
Who this is for
Our Development Group is designed for young swimmers who can already swim confidently and are ready to take the next step toward competitive swimming.
Training commitment
What you’ll learn / focus areas
Assessment & progression
Why join / benefits
If your child enjoys swimming and wants structured support to develop their skills, this group is an ideal next step. It offers a supportive environment, clear progression, and focus on technique and confidence.
Our Development Group is designed for young swimmers who can already swim confidently and are ready to take the next step toward competitive swimming.
Training commitment
- Two sessions per week — Tuesdays and Saturdays (each 1 hour)
- The programme aligns with the Swim England Pre-Competition Development Programme
What you’ll learn / focus areas
- Techniques to refine all four competitive strokes
- Skills for starts, turns, and finishes
- Introduction to pacing, using a pace clock, and following coached sets
- Building strength, stamina, confidence, and swimming smoothness
Assessment & progression
- Swimmers are assessed at various points in the year as part of the club’s training programme. These assessments are designed to monitor progress, not to create pressure.
- The Swim England Swimming Club Awards support the transition from Learn to Swim to full club-level training
- Group members are encouraged to join internal club galas, and some may be selected to represent Chorley Marlins in external events (e.g. Micro League)
Why join / benefits
If your child enjoys swimming and wants structured support to develop their skills, this group is an ideal next step. It offers a supportive environment, clear progression, and focus on technique and confidence.
