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Flitwick Dolphins Swimming Club is based in the Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1TH England. Flitwick Dolphins train at Flitwick Leisure Centre (01525 717744) and additionally at
Bedford High School (01234 334226). Flitwick Dolphins aims to train swimmers to a high level. We encourage swimmers to swim as much as possible with the club to maximize their progress and help them to achieve their highest potential. Coaching Team
Squads at Flitwick Dolphins form a pyramid structure, with progression measured against specific entry criteria and training performance. Flitwick Dolphins is a competitive club and entry criteria for the top squads can be demanding. Click here to download the full squad structure. All squad moves are at the coaches' discretion, even if entry criteria have been achieved, and may be up, down or sideways. Bronze (Starter) Squad This is the entry-level squad for young swimmers starting out in competitive swimming. New trialists from swim school will undertake a trial period in the squad before being invited to join the club. The Bronze squad will undertake training aimed at providing them with the skill and stroke techniques required to progress in competitive swimming. Cost: £23 per month Silver (Development) Squad This is a progressive squad for those swimmers ready to move on from the entry level. Swimmers will train to maintain and improve skills and stroke techniques. Cost: £39 per month Gold (Junior) Squad This is a highly competitive squad of Junior swimmers who are committed to training and competing in order to improve their performance in the sport of swimming. Cost: £49 per month Diamond (Dolphin Club) Squad This squad is made up of swimmers wishing to participate and compete in the sport of swimming but with a lower level of commitment in terms of the total number of hours / sessions training per week. However, the Diamond squad is a highly disciplined and competitive squad that requires complete focus towards improved performance in all aspects of swimming during training. Cost: £16 per month Platinum (Top) Squad This is the top level competitive swimming squad made up of highly motivated individuals who are totally focussed and committed towards achieving district & national swimming performance times. Swimming ability, commitment to training along with mental focus will be key requirements for swimmers joining this squad. Cost: £55 per month Platinum Sprint Squad This squad is made up of swimmers wishing to participate and compete at a high level in the sport of swimming, but with a lower level of commitment in terms of total number of hours / sessions training per week. Cost: £44 per month¹ SwimFit Squad This squad exists for those swimmers wishing to participate in swim training purely for health and fitness benefits and not wishing to compete in the sport. Places in this squad will be limited. Cost: £16 per month University Squad Swimmers attending University and wishing to train whilst at home during the half-term and holidays may do so with the permission of the Head Coach. Cost: £50 per annum (option to pay £20 per University term) More details on squad minimum requirements, training times and locations are available on request from the coaching staff. Annual Club Membership Fees (2008) Senior Swimming Member: £34.50²
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