COMPETITIVE PATHWAY
Marlins
Marlins is the beginning of GSC's competitive pathway, helping swimmers make the transition from the Learn to Swim pathway into structured squad training.
With Silver and Gold stages, swimmers continue developing their technique and skills while being introduced to the training habits and racing experience that will prepare them for progression through the competitive programme.
DEVELOPING AS A SWIMMER
Taking skills further
Marlins builds on the skills developed through Learn to Swim, with a greater focus on technique across all four strokes, starts, turns and underwater skills.
Swimmers are introduced to more structured training while developing the confidence, consistency and training habits needed for competitive swimming.
TECHNIQUE
Develop strong and efficient strokes.
SKILLS
Build confidence in starts, turns and underwater work.
TRAINING
Learn the habits needed for structured squad swimming.
MARLINS SILVER & GOLD
Two stages of development
Marlins Silver
The first step into the competitive programme, introducing swimmers to squad training while continuing to build strong swimming foundations.
Marlins Gold
The next stage within Marlins, developing greater consistency, training skills and readiness for progression into Sea Lions.
COMPETITION
Learning to race
Competition is an important part of the Marlins programme. Swimmers are encouraged to take part in appropriate Club and local competitions, putting the skills they develop in training into practice.
The emphasis at this stage is on gaining race experience, building confidence and learning what it means to compete as part of GSC.
TRAINING
Marlins timetable
Marlins swimmers have access to structured training throughout the week, with sessions appropriate to their stage of development.
| Squad | Day | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins Silver | Tuesday | 6-7PM | Beau Sejour |
| Marlins Gold | Tuesday | 7-8PM | Beau Sejour |
| All Marlins | Wednesday | 5-6PM | St Sampson's High School |
| Marlins Silver | Friday | 6-7PM | Beau Sejour |
| Marlins Gold | Friday | 7-8PM | Beau Sejour |
| Marlins Gold | Sunday | 8.15-9.15AM | Beau Sejour |
| Marlins Silver | Sunday | 9.15-10.15AM | Beau Sejour |
PROGRESSION
Ready for the next step
As swimmers develop their technique, skills and training habits, the coaching team will assess when they are ready to progress from Marlins Silver to Marlins Gold, and ultimately into Sea Lions.
Progression is based on each swimmer's development and readiness rather than age alone.
INTERESTED IN JOINING MARLINS?
Take the first step
If your swimmer is ready to move into competitive swimming, you can request a trial with our coaching team.