Squads
CDSC Squads
Cupar and District Swimming Club structure: Non-competing Member - Tadpoles (learn to swim), Frogs (learn to swim/improvement for older children), Training (swimmers who have been through the competing pathway, then choose to stop competing but want to keep swimming). Competing Member - all other squads, as at some point it is hoped they will take part in a swimming gala and/or club championships. Under supervision and guidance from the coaches, swimmers are allocated to squads and swimming sessions based largely around age and ability. See below for more details - INFORMATION HERE APPLIES FROM 1 APRIL 2025
TADPOLES SWIM SCHOOL
Our youngest enthusiasts join our learn-to-swim section, where we teach your child how to swim and become confident in the water.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. Parents may enter the changing rooms with their children.
FRIDAY FROGS
This is an opportunity for older children to benefit from a little extra swim teaching and development.
Swim teaching sessions:
| SQUAD | DAY | TIME |
| Tadpoles Sat 1 (30 mins) | Saturday | 8.10–8.40am |
| Tadpoles Sat 2 (30 mins) | Saturday | 8.50–9.20am |
| Tadpoles Sat 3 (30 mins) | Saturday | 9.25–9.55am |
| Tadpoles Mon 1 (30 mins) | Monday | 4.30–5.00pm |
| Tadpoles Mon 2 (30 mins) | Monday | 5.00–5.30pm |
| Friday Frogs (1 hr) | Friday | 5.00–6.00pm |
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JUNIOR SQUADS
Junior 1 and Junior 2 the emphasis here is primarily on a good grounding in stroke technique. Coaching sessions focus on helping to fine tune technique and building stamina and confidence. Competition opportunities will be introduced, which increase as swimmers progress – this is primarily by timing sessions, but this is not the only factor considered when the coaching team make these decisions.
Training Jnr swim for exercise, enjoyment, and/or to complement another sport (there is no competitive expectation).
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your session.
Swim training sessions:
| SQUAD | DAY | TIME |
| Junior 1 (1 hr) | Saturday | 9–10am |
| Junior 2 (2 hrs) | Thursday Saturday | 6–7pm 8–11am |
| Training Jnr (1 hr) | Thursday | 7–8pm |
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INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR SQUADS
For older swimmers emphasis is increasingly on building stamina, but stroke development may be necessary. Our fully qualified club coaches write session plans for each squad and these sessions form part of an overall program, which runs throughout the year – hence the importance of attending as many sessions as possible to derive the full benefit.
As with all competitive sports, coaches are guides and teachers. The swimmer must want to learn and should set their own goals and targets using their coaches and parents as guides.
Progress is based on overall performance – individual timing, technical assessment, motivation as well as attendance.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your session.
Intermediate Squad is the pathway to Senior and as such is a competitive squad with certain expectations of swimmers entering the competitive pathway.
Senior Squad swimmers compete regularly, and there are expectations of the swimmers in regards to performance, attendance and general behaviour.
Training Squad swim for exercise, enjoyment, and/or to complement another sport (there is no competitive expectation).
*Swimmers choosing 2 hours must confirm the session they will attend, subject to available space.
Swim training sessions:
| SQUAD | DAY | TIME |
| Intermediate (3.5 hrs) | Tuesday Thursday Friday | 6.45–8.15pm 6–7pm 4–5pm |
| Senior (6 or 8 hrs) | Monday Thursday Friday Sunday | 5.30–7.30pm 7–9pm 6–8pm 8–10am |
| Training 1 (1hr) | Thursday | 7–8 or 8–9pm |
| Training 2 (2hr)* | Thursday or Friday | 7–9pm or 6–8pm |
| Training 4 (4hr) | Thursday Friday | 7–9pm 6–8pm |
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MASTERS SQUAD
In 2023,
Cupar & District Swimming Club launched its very first Masters Squad,
having persuaded a few ex-swimmer parents and realising we had enough interest
to make it official. So, if you fancy dusting off some old goggles, and buying a new cossie/set of trunks (dusting off the old ones may be a step too far) then get in touch!
We have 2 sessions a week, and as for all the other swimmers we arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the session.
Swim training sessions:
| SQUAD | DAY | TIME |
| Masters (1.5 hrs) | Wednesday or Friday | 8–9.30pm |
| Masters (3 hrs) | Wednesday or Friday | 6.30–8pm |
