Aims: Advanced technique, starts/turns/finishes, land training, introduction to nutrition
A-squad is for competitive swimmers who compete regularly and should have reached at least county or regional standard. The coach will assess the swimmer's ability to attain the level of training required of this squad.
Head Coach: Colin Cunningham
Constitution: 1 coach, 30 swimmers
Training sessions:
| Tuesday | 7:45 - 9:15 | Long Course | Ponds Forge |
| Wednesday | 6:30 - 8.00 | Long Course | Ponds Forge |
| Thursday | 7:30 - 9:00 | Long Course | Ponds Forge |
| Friday | 7:30 - 8:30 | Land Training | Springs Leisure Centre |
| 8:30 - 9:30 | Short Course | Springs Leisure Centre | |
| Saturday | 5:00 - 7:00 | Short Course | Heeley Baths |
| Sunday | 4:00 - 4:45 | Strength & conditioning | Heeley Gym |
| 5:00 - 6:30 | Short Course | Heeley Baths |