The basic entry standard for an academy is the ability to swim competently in all strokes and demonstrating an appetite for competition. The aims of the academy are to develop swimmers technique, stamina and speed and to encourage the swimmer to take part in the monthly time trials at Mountbatten as well as other low level competitions.

Eastney coached by Kelly Atkin will be at 5.00 to 5.45pm Tuesday & Thursday.

MBC coached by Lee Baldwin will be on a Wednesday at 4.00 to 4.45 pm & Saturday at 5.30 to 6.15 pm.

Charter Academy will be on a Tuesday at 4.00 to 5.00 pm with the coach to be appointed shortly.

- Swim in club time trials & low level competitions
- Attend all  training sessions on a regular basis
- Swim 100 freestyle with bi lateral breathing
- Swim 100 backstroke with correct tumble turns
- Swim 100 breaststroke with correct underwater pullouts
- Swim 50 butterfly with fins, with correct turns
- Be able to dive
- Correct finishes on all 4 strokes
- Respect for coaching staff
- Willingness to learn
- Good lane discipline
- Willingness to support team mates in training & competition
- Punctuality
- Promotion to squad 1 will be at the Academy coach & Squad 1 coaches   discretion.