County and Youth Development Squad
Welcome to the County and Youth Development Squad section. The County and Youth Development Squad train up to 7 days during a normal week, swimming is at Boldon Comprehensive School, Jarrow School, Haven Point and Hebburn Central. For further squad details see below.
During school holidays the training timetable does vary, check the News section below for the latest information.
Squad News
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There will be a junior league selection next week for all squad swimmers age 9 by the 26th of November and 12 and under by the 31st of December.
The session will be at Boldon 4.30-6.30pm. Any swimmers who usually train at Boldon on a Thursday and are not of junior league age, please attend Jarrow 6.45-8.15pm
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Click on more to view information on swimmers selected for the upcoming Junior League round on April 30th at Tynemouth
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The junior league final will take place Sunday 18th September at Tynemouth pool. Please click more for details of the team selection and practice session.
Information
Training Schedule | AM | Type | Coach | Venue | PM | Type | Coach | Venue |
| Mon | | | | | 5.30 - 7.30 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Jarrow |
| Tues | | | | | 5.00 - 7.00 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Jarrow |
| Wed | | | | | 5.30 - 7.30 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Shields |
| Thu** | | | | | 5.30-7.00** | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Boldon |
| Fri* | 5.00 - 7.00* | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Hebburn | 5.00 - 7.00* | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Hebburn |
| Sat | 7.00 - 9.00 | Pool | Lindsay Kinlen | Shields | | | | |
| Sun | | | | | | | | |
| *14&Over only
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| **Under 14 only
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Note: During school holidays the training timetable does vary, check the News section above for the latest information.
Squad Coach
Squad Reps
- Simone Duffy and Helen Amor
Minimum Attendance Commitment
There are 7 swimming sessions available for those aged over 12 in this squad and 5 sessions for those aged 12 & under. Average % attendance must be maintained at above 80%. All land training sessions organised must be attended in addition to pool training sessions. Swimmers must fulfil an attendance of 80% or above to be considered for a move into the Regional and National Squad. Morning training sessions are not optional. Swimmers are required to swim at a minimum of 4 competitive galas per season.
Aims
- Work towards achieving goals set for the season
- Develop a high level of technical ability in all four strokes
- Build an aerobic base and introduce anaerobic energy system training
- Develop time management skills
- Work towards performing at County, Regional and National competitions
Equipment List
- Hat (+ spare)
- Goggles (+ spare)
- 1 litre Water bottle
- Kick board
- Fins (small)
- Hand paddles
- Pull Buoy
- Finger Paddles
- Snorkel
- Foam Roller
- Resistance Band
- Appropriate gym footwear and kit for strength and conditioning (Land Training)
Full Club track suit MUST be worn at Swimmer of the Month presentations and for travel to and from all competitions
Contact Details
Please report non-attendance of training sessions by text, email, phone call or voicemail with reason to Lindsay Kinlen.
Injuries need written information from a physiotherapist including the nature of the injury, possible cause, length of recovery time, limitations whilst in recovery, any exercises given for cure/prevention of recurrence.
Last updated 5.4.2026