City of Leeds Club Philosophy
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Our club philosophy is to build a culture of learning, professionalism, commitment, challenge and independence.
We champion a positive, respectful and hardworking attitude, the ability to work as a team and appreciate each team member, in order for each individual to become the best synchronised swimmer they can be.
We hope that this will not only help support all athletes in becoming the best synchronised swimmer they can be, but will also develop life skills that will serve them in their future lives beyond synchronised swimming.
City of Leeds Synchronised Swimming Club
Squads
Whatever your age or ability, we have a squad for you!
As you learn and develop, you can progress through the squads at your own pace!
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Synchro Lessons
Typically 30 mins per week training
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This is where most swimmers start their synchro journey, learning Stages 8-10 in Synchronised Swimming
Lessons are available at most local authority Leisure Centre Pools, and can be booked via reception.​
Entry Squads
Typically 1 hour per week training
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You'll learn all the basics in an Entry squad, and develop your core synchro skills like 'skulling' and 'eggbeater'.
You'll also start to learn some of the fundamental positions in synchro, such as 'Ballet Legs' and 'Verticals'.
These squads work towards synchronised swimming grades 1.
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There are optional opportunities to introduce swimmers to a competition environment at our local events and synchro festivals
Talent ID Squad
Up to 3 hours per week training
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Swimmers in TID squad will largely be 12 & U athletes with the potential to achieve Grade 1,2 and 3 within the next 2 years (dependant on age when joining)
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These swimmers will work towards regional, multi regional and national competitions in free team, combination and figures.
Development Combo Squads
Up to 6 hours per week training
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Swimmers in our development squads are grouped according to age. This squad works towards national grades, and has the opportunity to compete in Regional and County competitions in the combination and figure events. There is also an opportunity to compete at the Swim England National Combo Cup.
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Squad members are grouped based on year of birth into: 12&U, 13/15, 15&U, 13/18 & 15/18 dependant on numbers and competition conditions.
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National 1
Up to 12 hours per week training
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Typically 12 years & under, having achieved Grade 3, or ability to achieve within 6 months.
These swimmers will work towards Regional, Multi-Regional & National Competitions in Free Team, Combo and Figures
National 2
Up to 15 hours per week training
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13-15 swimmers, and 15+ swimmers with the correct figures for their age
These swimmers will work towards Regional, Multi-Regional & National Competitions in Free Team, Combo and Figures
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National 3
Up to 19 hours per week training
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Invited by coaches to train in duet or solo
13-15 swimmers
15+ swimmers
with correct figure for age in silver category
Compete in Regional, Multi-Regional, National & Internal Competitions Free Team, Combo, Figures, Duets and Solos
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Masters
Our small but growing Masters squad trains weekly, 11am on Sunday at JCCS
Swimmers of all ages and ability are welcome!