Squad Training & Development

Progressive training pathways from Junior Foundation to National level, with specialized Masters programming for adult swimmers

9
Different Squads
From beginners to elite athletes
4
Training Levels
Plus dedicated Masters squad
£29-£64
Monthly Pool Fees
Based on training intensity

About Our Training Programme

Our squads are structured based on ability and age, allowing swimmers to progress naturally as they achieve milestones and develop their skills. We offer 5 levels of age group squads providing age and ability appropriate training.

Our adult Masters squad trains multiple times per week, with members competing across Scotland and beyond, while others enjoy the focused training and social aspects.

Squad Progression Pathway

Swimmers progress through our structured development pathway

SQUAD 1
National & National Potential
£64.40/month
SQUAD 2
National Potential
£52.20/month
SQUAD 3
Junior Competitive & Development
£38.40/month
SQUAD 4
Junior Foundation & Development
£29.20/month

Squad Details & Training Times

SQUAD 1

National

National & National Potential swimmers - Elite level training

£64.40
per month (pool fees)

Training Schedule

Monday05:30 - 08:00 (invite only) & 17:00 - 20:00
Tuesday16:00 - 18:30
Wednesday05:30 - 08:00
Thursday16:30 - 19:00
Friday05:30 - 08:00 & 16:00 - 18:30 (invite only)
Saturday06:45 - 09:15

Coaching Team

Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan
Head Coach
UKCC Level 2
SQUAD 2

National Potential

Advanced competitive swimmers developing national level skills

£52.20
per month (pool fees)

Training Schedule

Monday16:00 - 18:00
Tuesday05:30 - 07:45
Wednesday17:00 - 19:00
Thursday19:00 - 20:30
Friday17:30 - 19:30
Saturday08:30 - 11:00

Coaching Team

Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan
Head Coach
UKCC Level 2
Owen McBurnie
Owen McBurnie
Coach
UKCC Level 2
SQUAD 3

Development Squads

Junior Competitive • Youth Development • Senior Development • Academy Development

£38.40
per month (pool fees)

Junior Competitive

Owen McBurnie
Owen McBurnie
UKCC Level 2 Coach
Support: Claire Reilly (Poolside Helper)
Tue: 05:30-07:00 (invite only)
Wed: 16:15-17:30
Thu: 16:15-18:00
Fri: 16:15-18:00 (invite only)
Sat: 06:45-09:00

Youth Development

Owen McBurnie
Owen McBurnie
UKCC Level 2 Coach
Wed: 18:45-20:00
Thu: 17:45-19:30

Senior Development

Owen McBurnie
Owen McBurnie
UKCC Level 2 Coach
Tue: 05:30-07:00
Wed: 18:45-20:00
Thu: 17:45-19:30
Fri: 16:15-18:00

Academy Development

Owen McBurnie
Owen McBurnie
UKCC Level 2 Coach
Wed: 18:45-20:00
SQUAD 4

Foundation Squads

Junior Foundation • Junior Development

£29.20
per month (pool fees)

Junior Foundation

Christine Proudfoot
Christine Proudfoot
UKCC Level 2 Coach
Support: Susan Copeland & Claire Reilly (Poolside Helpers)
Thu: 16:45-18:00
Fri: 17:15-18:30

Junior Development

Christine Proudfoot
Christine Proudfoot
UKCC Level 2 Coach
Support: Susan Copeland (Poolside Helper)
Thu: 17:45-19:30
Fri: 18:15-19:30
Sat: 07:15-08:30
MASTERS

Masters Squad

Adult swimmers (18+) & Junior Masters - Fitness and competitive training

£29.20
per month (pool fees)
No DASC membership fees

Training Schedule

Monday05:45 - 06:55
Tuesday18:30 - 20:00
Wednesday05:45 - 06:55
Thursday19:00 - 20:30
Friday05:45 - 06:55 (not coached)
Saturday07:00 - 09:00 (invite only)

Coaching Team & Representative

Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan
Head Coach
UKCC Level 2
Tracie Gorst
Tracie Gorst
Masters Representative

Our Full Coaching Team

Experienced and qualified coaches dedicated to swimmer development

Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan
Head Coach
UKCC Level 2
National, National Potential & Masters
Christine Proudfoot
Christine Proudfoot
Coach
UKCC Level 2
Junior Foundation & Junior Development
Owen McBurnie
Owen McBurnie
Coach
UKCC Level 2
Development Squads, Junior Competitive & National Potential
Ailsa Nelson
Ailsa Nelson
Coach
UKCC Level 2
Various cover across squads
Anna Dunlop
Anna Dunlop
Coach
UKCC Level 1
Various cover across squads
Susan Copeland
Susan Copeland
Poolside Helper
Junior Foundation & Junior Development
Claire Reilly
Claire Reilly
Poolside Helper
Junior Foundation & Junior Competitive

Membership Fees Summary

DASC Membership Fees

Annual Membership
Due every August
£65.00
Monthly Membership
Due 1st of every month
£16.50
SASA Membership
Due every March
£59.50

Monthly Pool Fees

Payable directly to DG1
Squad 1 (National)£64.40
Squad 2 (National Potential)£52.20
Squad 3 (Development)£38.40
Squad 4 (Foundation)£29.20
Masters£29.20
Important Notes
  • Masters swimmers do not pay annual or monthly DASC membership fees
  • • We no longer operate with squad representatives (except for Masters)
  • • All pool fees are paid monthly directly to DG1
  • • DASC membership fees apply to all squads except Masters

Club Captains 2025-2026

Heather Kellock

Heather Kellock

Club Captain

Ali Hatab

Ali Hatab

Club Captain

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