PRIMARY SQUADS

Mini Bulldogs

This is the pre squad session for children in Year 1 - 6 and swimmers should be able to swim 25 meter in at least 3 strokes with confidence.Swimmers will be taught stroke technique and will be introduced to the rigors of competitive squad training. This squad is a pathway to Bronze Squad. Swimmers will be encouraged to attend various competitive meets throughout the year. Key Stage 1 on Monday and Key Stage 2 on Friday

Bronze
This is the first squad session for children in Years 3 - 6 and swimmers should be able to swim 50m in at least 3 strokes with confidence. Swimmers will be taught stroke technique and will be introduced to the rigors of competitive squad training. This squad is a pathway to Silver Squad. Swimmers will be encouraged to attend various competitive meets throughout the year. This squad has 1 session per week.

Silver
This is the first level of competitive squad training and swimmers should be starting to commit to 2 sessions per week. The goal of Silver Squad swimmers is to progress to Gold Squad by years end. Swimmers in Silver Squad will be developing times in all 4 strokes over 50m and learning how to swim IM's (Individual Medleys) with correct starts and turns. Swimmers will be attending designated development meets throughout the year. This squad has 3 sessions per week, we would like you to try attend at least 2.

Gold
This is the second level of competitive squad training and swimmers should be attending a minimum of 2 sessions per week and trying for 3. This squad is a competitive squad and swimmers will be required to attend meets at least once a term and may be asked to attend high level competitions throughout the year. Swimmers should be striving to make Platinum Squad. 

Platinum

 

This is the Primary Campus representative Squad and certain criteria is required. Attendance and punctuality is a priority as this squad sets the example for the remaining Primary swimmers. Swimmers from this squad will be attending the main events of the year including FOBISIA swimming championships (January); BISAC swimming championships; ISB Swimfest (November) and BMAC Invitational ( November and Mach)  . These events are team events and the coaching staff have made seasonal plans to target these events. This representative squad will be required to have suitable attendance to be eligible for selection.

 

  • SECONDARY SQUADS

 

Diamond
This is the entry squad for Secondary Campus swimmers.This squad is ideal for the secondary student/swimmer who is looking to gain fitness, learn how to improve technique and most importantly progress to Development Squad. Diamond Squad swimmers will be encouraged to attend designated developmental competitions throughout the year if they wish.

Development
This squad is for our competitive juniors who are committed to the swimming program and have the ability to represent Bangkok Prep Bulldogs at competitions. This squad is expected to train 3-4 times per week plus 1 land training session).

Performance
This squad is for our competitive seniors and juniors who are able to consistently compete at a good level and commit to training. These swimmers are expected to attend 4-5 times per week plus 1 land training session.

National 
This squad is for National qualifiers or those swimmers who are close to qualifying for Thai Nationals. These swimmers are expected to train 5 times per week including 2 lunch time fitness sessions.