Swimming Development
To learn more about the Swimming programme at the Glasgow School of Sport please read our Swimming Programme (PDF Format 458 Kb) leaflet.
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Michael Jamieson |
Swim Programme Re-opens for Entry in 2012
We are delighted to announce that the School of Sport is re-opening entry to its swim programme. Many swimmers have benefitted from the programme including medallists at Commonwealth Youth Games: Rebecca Hillis and Charles Mills and the Commonwealth Games in 2010: Michael Jamieson. We currently have a very dedicated and focussed group of swimmers working at the highest level and we are looking forward to welcoming more talented swimmers to join the programme.
Programme Structure
Following a comprehensive review changes have been made to improve the performance pathway for swimmers at the School of Sport.
Coach Appointed
Heather Albin leads the swimming programme, which focuses on the development of stroke technique and the acquisition of swimming skills, to improve performance in the water. In years three and four each swimmer will focus on specific event training, whilst during years five and six individual training plans will be developed to meet each swimmers competition calendar, in conjunction with the club coach.
The focus on establishing a solid foundation for each swimmer to develop both physically and technically will remain the key principle of the programme. We believe each School of Sport swimmer can access the support necessary to prepare them and motivate them towards their ambition of London 2012 and Glasgow 2014.
Michael Jamieson who graduated from the School of Sport in 2006 demonstrates that success in swimming lies in the long-term. Four years after graduating Michael wins a silver medal in the 200metres breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and now his sights are set on Olympic success.
The aims of the Coaching Programme are:
- To provide a secure, enjoyable and upbeat coaching environment, which promotes good practice and aids swimmers to make significant improvements.
- To ensure long term development of the swimmer by providing a balanced academic and training timetable, which guarantees the best possible balance of training time, study, rest and recovery.
- To assist with the setting of realistic and attainable short, mid and longterm goals and to ensure that each swimmer develops the required physical, technical, tactical and psychological skills in order to reach their full potential.
- To encourage and guide swimmers towards greater success by the planning and evaluation of performance in training and racing.
- To ensure that all our aspiring performers receive the very best coaching, training, and mentoring by regularly reviewing and updating our training and coaching methods, allowing them to reach their full sporting and academic potential without compromise.
- To enjoy and flourish as individuals throughout their Academic and Sporting career.
Partnership with City of Glasgow Swim Team
A partnership has been developed with the City of Glasgow Swim Team, where the swimmers school training is fully complemented by a club-led competition programme with regular participation in races at the highest appropriate levels. Progress will be achieved through coordinating School of Sport programmes with the pupil’s own club training to maximise the full benefit of training, competition and social opportunities.
Scholarships
Glasgow School of Sport provides:
- Training within school hours with highly experienced coaches
- Competition and training with the City of Glasgow Swim Teams’ Performance Group(s)
- Access to Long and Short course training
- Strength and Conditioning coaches on site at the school
- Sport Science and Sport Medicine Support
- Lifestyle management
- A balanced curriculum of academic studies
- Proven excellent academic results over the last 10 years
- Travel card
- Additional qualifications in Sports Leadership and Coaching and a Sport Education syllabus
Subsidies may be available towards the following areas:
- Club training fees
- School kit and pool equipment
- Training camps
Facilities and Support
We are committed to accessing and providing first class opportunities for all our swimmers. Our swimmers train in curriculum time almost daily at Tollcross swimming pool, the home of the City of Glasgow Swim Team and an international standard training facility.
At the School of Sport each swimmer will enhance their swimming programme with a comprehensive conditioning programme tailored to their individual ability. As the swimmer progresses from third year they will be introduced to a weights programme specific to their physical development, and to their specific event where applicable.
Entry Procedures
The swim programme at the School of Sport although it is not accepting applications for entry into year groups S1 to S2 will continue to fully support all its current swimming pupils as they progress through the school.
It is a requirement that all new swimmers are current members of City of Glasgow Swim Team, or are in the process of joining the club.
Entry points are available in S3, S5 and S6
Entry Criteria
Candidates should reach the minimum standard in any two of the following:
Event |
Boys |
Girls |
200 metres Free |
2.48.00 |
2.50.00 |
200 metres Breast |
3.40.00 |
3.40.00 |
200 metres Back |
3.02.00 |
3.05.00 |
200 metres Fly |
3.25.00 |
3.34.00 |
200 metres IM |
3.20.00 |
3.20.00 |
Applications close on the 23 December – apply today and download an Application form.
