From 3 years old
Minnows have half-hour lessons on a Thursday evenings at Dorking Sports Centre at 17:30 or 18:00.
4 to 5 years old
In Shrimps, you need to be able to swim 10m, the teaching focuses on development of good technique on front and back in an atmosphere of structured fun.
Typically 6 to 8 years old
As a Penguin and then into PreSquad, you will learn all the necessary skills to become a competent swimmer and to progress into competitive swimming (Junior Development) - whilst having fun!
7 to 9 years old
PreSquad introduces the swimmer to the first competitive level of the club where they experience an increase in the amount of swimming they do.
8 and older
When swimmers move from the "Learn to Swim" programme to the first training level at the club, they will experience an increase in the amount of training they do. Swimmers are expected to attend all the training sessions. After three to four weeks with all the sessions being attended they will have adapted to this level of training and progression will quickly follow.
10 and older
When the swimmers join either Junior or Junior Performance, the training sets increase in variety and distance. There are six swimming sessions available for this squad per week.
10 and older
Swimmers in this squad continue to develop all 4 strokes with the emphasis on IM swimming using robust technique that does not break down under pressure. There are five sessions available and one land based training session.
Typically 13 and older
Swimmers in Senior squad have four sessions available to them, attending as many as possible will ensure that aerobic fitness and technique will continue to develop.
From Year 10 to 18 years old
Swimmers in Senior Lite squad swim alongside Senior Squad, they swim two of the four sessions available to them, attending as many as possible will ensure that aerobic fitness and technique will continue to develop.
13 and older
Swimmers in Senior Performance squad, must have a strong desire to compete, commitment to the programme and a strong work ethic. There are six swim sessions available, as well as one land based training session.
18+
Swimmers who are aged 18 and older, in full time university education (living away from home), may become Student members.
If you are interested in joining our Students, please email [email protected]
18+
If you are aged 18+ and keen to swim either for fitness or for competition then come along to a Masters Session.
