Generally they recruit 6-10 year olds who have been taught to swim in the Leeds Swim Training Scheme, run by Leeds City Council. The E Groups develop swimming technique and speed and introduce swimmers to their first competitions. These groups are where the stars of the future are to be found. There are three development groups to which E Group swimmers graduate, covering the ages 8-11. Swimming skills and stamina are further developed.
Swimmers regularly enter competitions.
These are the competition groups catering for swimmers aged between 10 and 13 years old. The focus here is preparing for County and North East Counties Championships. These are for swimmers who are aiming for to compete in the National Age Group Competitions. Swimmers have to be very dedicated to be in this squad and are aged between 11 and 14 years old. Junior Development Squad.