COMPETITIVE PATHWAY
Orcas
Orcas is GSC's senior performance squad, providing the environment for swimmers who are ready for the highest level of training within the Club.
Swimmers continue to develop their performance with a focus on quality, consistency and preparing for increasingly challenging competition.
DEVELOPING AS A SWIMMER
Pursuing your potential
Orcas swimmers are encouraged to take ownership of their development and approach training with commitment, focus and purpose.
Training brings together technical excellence, physical conditioning and race preparation, supporting each swimmer in working towards their individual performance goals.
COMPETITION
Performing at your best
Orcas swimmers have opportunities to represent GSC at higher-level competitions, with swimmers working towards the qualification standards appropriate to their individual development.
For some, this can include Regional and National-level competition, while the focus remains on achieving personal goals and delivering their best performances when it matters.
TRAINING
Orcas timetable
Orcas swimmers follow GSC's most advanced training programme, designed to support performance at the highest levels of the competitive pathway.
| Day | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 6.30-7.30AM | St Sampson’s High School |
| Monday | 5.30-7PM | St Sampson’s High School |
| Tuesday | 6-8PM | Les Beaucamp High School |
| Wednesday | 6.30-7.30AM | St Sampson’s High School |
| Wednesday | 6-8PM | St Sampson’s High School |
| Thursday | 6-8PM | Les Beaucamp High School |
| Friday | 6.30-7.30AM | St Sampson’s High School |
| Friday | 7-8PM | Beau Sejour |
| Sunday | 8-10AM | St Sampson’s High School |
CONTINUING TO DEVELOP
Pursuing individual goals
Orcas is the highest stage of GSC's competitive squad pathway, providing an environment where swimmers can continue to develop, challenge themselves and pursue their individual goals in the sport.
Training supports swimmers at different stages of their competitive journey, with each swimmer encouraged to work towards their own ambitions and potential.
READY TO TAKE YOUR SWIMMING FURTHER?
Join the competitive pathway
If your swimmer is interested in joining GSC's competitive programme, request a squad trial and our coaching team can help identify the right place to begin.