Are you in Stages 6 or above in Learn to Swim lessons?
Can you confidently swim a minimum of 25 metres? If so, have you thought about taking the plunge, developing your swimming technique and joining LiveWire’s Performance Swim Squads Programme?
LiveWire Junior Performance Swim Squads
Our Swim Squads programme helps young swimmers grow from beginners to elite competitors. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for national or international success, we offer a clear, supportive path to help you reach your goals.
We focus on:
- Skill development
- Technique improvement
- Physical fitness
- Mental resilience
With expert coaching and a personalised approach, we meet each swimmer at their level and help them improve.
In partnership with Warriors of Warrington Swimming Club, we ensure every swimmer gets the support they need to succeed and enjoy the sport for life.
In partnership with Warriors of Warrington swimming club
LiveWire have developed a strong partnership with Warriors of Warrington Swimming Club over the years, with both committed to supporting the town’s strongest swimmers to excel and achieve their goals.
LiveWire are responsible for the delivery of the training sessions, with Warriors of Warrington leading on the participation in swimming competitions across the country.
Participation in both training and competition elements requires two memberships – one with LiveWire and one with Warriors of Warrington Swimming Club.
To find out more information on Warriors of Warrington Swimming Club visit their website: www.swimwarriors.org.uk
How to book a trial
All swim trials will take place at either Woolston – Hall Rd, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4PN or Orford Neighbourhood Hub – Orford, Jubilee Way, Warrington WA2 8HE
To enquire about booking a trial please email: headswimcoach@livewirewarrington.org
Meet the team
- Nationals and Regional Squad Lead Coach
- Started swimming when he was 8
- Silver and Bronze medallist at 2016 Winter and Summer National Championships
- Favourite strokes Backstroke and Butterfly
- Goals is to support swimmers to be successful at National, Regional and County Swim Events
- Ant loves supporting all swimmers through their individual journeys and supporting them to achieve their goals.
- County Squads Lead
- Over 10 years experience as a swim coach
- Focuses on creating a positive and motivating environment, with goals tailored individually to each swimmer, to encourage a strong work ethic that helps them develop as an athlete.
- Specialisms include; stroke techniques, training methodologies and competitive strategies
- As a coach Dave enjoys inspiring swimmers to push their limits, achieve personal bests, and develop into well-rounded individuals both in and out of the pool.
- Early Competitive Squad Lead
- As a parent of a competitive swimmer and now a coach Alison has 13 years of experience in the competitive swim environment
- Uses her learning and experience as a Swim Squad parent to develop and grow as a coach
- Alison is very technique driven and recognises no swimmer is the finished product – there is always room to improve and grow
- Advice from Alison – swimming is a tough sport. It is not for everyone, and you will make a lot of sacrifices along the way. But the rewards are huge. You will make new friends. Your work ethic will be phenomenal. Your time management will improve and it will open doors you never dreamed existed.
- Lucy is passionate about swimming and has a strong teaching and coaching background that goes back 22 years
- She finds it incredibly rewarding seeing the swimmers being positive, working hard, achieving their goals and enjoying their swimming journey.
- Lucy enjoys being able to inspire and motivate the swimmers to gain excellence in and out of the pool.
- Advice from Lucy – There are many positives about getting involved in competitive swimming and joining the programme. Not only will you gain incredible fitness, learn self-discipline and resilience, but you will also learn how to handle successes and failures, become part of a team and develop life-long friendships. Hard work pays off – are you ready for the challenge?
Masters swimming
LiveWire’s Masters Swimming Programme offers 5 weekly sessions for adult competitive swimmers, linked with Warrington Masters Swimming Club.
Seen as a continuation of the Aquatics Pathway from the Junior Performance Development Swim Squads we offer, members can join as either a full member, where all sessions are accessible or as a ‘B’ member which allows access to two sessions a week.
Whilst these sessions aren’t coached, they provide an ideal environment for Masters swimmers to work towards their next competition and achieve their training goals.
You don’t need to have had a competitive swimming background to join.
Contact aquatics@livewirewarrington.org if interested in joining.
