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MILLFIELD SWIMMING

OUR PROGRAMMES

Millfield Swimming has multiple squads for every level of swimmer across Millfield
Prep and Millfield, all with their own entry requirements and time commitments.

PREP SCHOOL SQUAD
Millfield Prep’s pupil-centred programme aims to coach the
needs of each individual swimmer, equipping them with
the skills and techniques needed to progress their
swimming through the school.

The expert-informed programme has been developed by
Helen Gouldby’s own experience, evidence from leading
sport practitioners and expert research.

Millfield Prep offers three swimming squads: Pathway 1,
Pathway 2, and Swim Skills. Additionally, fitness training
and beginner swimming sessions are available during
lunchtime.
Swimmers can access up to 13 hours of pool time each week.
Early morning training sessions are held at both the Senior
“ The best thing about swimming and Prep School pools, running from 6:30am to 8:00am.
at Millfield Prep is how the Evening sessions typically run from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, with
an additional session from 6:00pm to 7:30pm now available.
timetable is structured to allow This later session provides flexibility for pupils who also
participate in games or extracurricular activities.
us to train as much as possible
whilst not missing out on any The strength and movement based athletic development
takes place during lunchtimes and is a well-balanced
schoolwork.” programme which complements the swimmers’ sporting
activities. A focus on strengthening the pupils as athletes, not
Year 8 Vivienne just on improving their swimming technique, means that
swimmers increase their body awareness and are less likely
to sustain injuries.
MILLFIELD PREP SWIMMING PATHWAYS
Collaboration with coaches at Millfield and a whole-school
ethos leads to a smooth transition to Millfield in Year 9,
PATHWAY 1
Years 6-8 where the children will move into the Millfield Swimming
programme.
SENIOR SCHOOL SQUADS
PATHWAY 2 Millfield’s swimming programme creates a flexible,
Years 4-8
adaptable and dynamic training environment, in which
students can excel. The training focuses on the person,
process and enjoyment of the sport.
SWIM SKILLS
Years 3-6 It is built around reliable scientific research and developed
in conjunction with leading practitioners.

Millfield Swimming has seven squads, Performance
FITNESS SWIMMING Development (age 16+), Senior Competitive (age 16+),
Years 3-8
Junior Competitive (age 13–15), Senior Pathway (age 16+),
Junior Pathway (age 13–15), Pathway Development (Year

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