How to join...

Vacancies
At present the club has vacancies for girls & boys born in 1999/2000/2001 & limited vacancies in older age groups. Children born 1999/2000/2001 should be able to swim 25m frontcrawl, backstroke & breaststroke showing correct technique. If in lessons involving the National Plan for the Teaching of Swimming, they should be level 8/9. Older children (born 1998/earlier) should be able to swim at least 50m of each stroke

Masters
The Masters Section has in excess of 20 members of varying ability and is always looking for new members. Members have the opportunity to enter various masters events staged throughout the year and occasionally even partake in social activities.

We meet on Thursday evenings and to be able to join, swimmers should be able to swim freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, be able to complete at least 40 lengths (1000m) and wish to improve their technique and stamina. For those who are more proficient and are capable of swimming 2500 - 3000m in 1 hour there is a further session on Monday evening.

For further information on joining the Masters Section please contact the Chief Coach

Times
The youngest swimmers are offered 3 sessions per week –

Sunday Wednesday Saturday

5.00 – 5.45pm 6.30 – 7.15pm 8.10 – 9.00am

To progress they need to be able to attend at least 2 sessions a week. More advanced swimmers are offered more sessions, up to a maximum of 13 hours training per week.

Costs
The annual membership fee is £36.00 per year (to cover insurance and overheads); squad fees (which covers pool hire and the Chief Coach's salary) start at £74.00 per quarter.

How to join
To arrange a test swim, or for further information, contact the membership secretary, Tricia Rea on 01494 778018, the chief coach, Liz Waddy on 01494 580587 or by emailing this address.