2025-26 Season

Weekly Training Schedule

Welcome to the new season timetable. All pool and land sessions take place at the Burnham-On-Sea Swim & Sports Academy.

The Development Pathway

The core journey for our age-group swimmers as they develop their skills and competitive abilities.

Junior Squad

🏊‍♀️ 2 hrs/week 💪 30 mins (9+)

Building excellent technique across all four strokes in a fun, encouraging environment, preparing swimmers for their first taste of competition.

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
— OR —
Thursday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
Saturday 15:45 - 16:15 Land (9+)
Saturday 16:30 - 17:30 Pool
Note: Attend either Tuesday OR Thursday pool session, plus Saturday.

Development 1

🏊‍♀️ 4 hrs/week 💪 30 mins

Increasing training commitment and developing the skills and endurance required to compete at County level.

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
Thursday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
Friday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
Saturday 15:45 - 16:15 Land
Saturday 16:30 - 17:30 Pool

Development 2

🏊‍♀️ 5 hrs/week 💪 30 mins

Refining race skills and technique as swimmers begin to consistently achieve County qualifying times.

Weekly Schedule

Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool
Wednesday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
Thursday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool
Friday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
Saturday 15:45 - 16:15 Land
Saturday 16:30 - 17:30 Pool

The Performance Pathway

For swimmers established at County level and committed to reaching the highest levels of the sport.

County Squad

🏊‍♀️ 8 hrs/week 💪 45 mins

For dedicated swimmers regularly qualifying for and competing at Somerset Counties, aiming for finals and medals.

Weekly Schedule

Monday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool
Thursday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool
Thursday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool
Friday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
Friday 20:15 - 21:00 Land
Saturday 06:30 - 08:30 Pool

Regional Squad

🏊‍♀️ 10 hrs/week 💪 45 mins

For highly committed athletes training towards and competing at the Swim England South West Regional Championships.

Weekly Schedule

Monday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:30 Pool
Wednesday 18:00 - 19:00 Pool
Thursday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool
Thursday 20:00 - 21:30 Pool
Friday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool
Friday 20:15 - 21:00 Land
Saturday 06:30 - 08:30 Pool

Performance

🏊‍♀️ 11+ hrs/week 💪 45 mins

Our top squad for swimmers competing at National Championships, or highly dedicated senior County/Regional swimmers.

Weekly Schedule

Monday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool
Monday 20:30 - 22:00 Pool
Tuesday 20:00 - 22:00 Pool
Thursday 05:30 - 07:00 Pool
Thursday 20:00 - 22:00 Pool
Friday 19:00 - 20:00 Pool
Friday 20:15 - 21:00 Land
Saturday 06:30 - 08:30 Pool

Other Pathways

We believe in providing a place for everyone who loves swimming.

Fitness Squad

🏊‍♀️ 3 hrs/week 💪 Opt. 45 mins

For swimmers who love the sport and want to maintain fitness without the pressure of a heavy competition schedule.

Weekly Schedule

Swimmers complete 3x pool sessions per week, assigned by coaches based on ability and lane speed.
Friday (Optional)
20:15 - 21:00
Land Training

Masters Squad (18+)

🏊‍♀️ 2.5 hrs/week

Caters for everyone from casual fitness swimming to high-level Masters competition.

Weekly Schedule

Monday
20:30 - 22:00 Pool
Thursday
05:30 - 07:00 — OR — 21:00 - 22:00 Pool

🏋️ About Land Training

Land training is a vital part of our programme, building a foundation of strength, stability, and flexibility that translates directly to performance in the pool. It is included in your monthly fees.

Attendance Protocol: Complete the Spond event sent out by Wednesday of each week. We ask swimmers to show the same respect to fitness instructors as they do to swim coaches.

📌 Important Notes

Squad Moves

Placements are determined by the Head Coach. You will receive a notification slip and an email confirmation from the Membership Secretary if moving squads. Please return slips promptly.

Health & Injuries

Please ensure coaches and instructors are made aware of any existing injuries or conditions before training begins.