The club is divided into 3 sections: 

Novices

Children from the age of 5 years can join the club to learn to swim with a view to progression through the squads as they get older.  We offer lessons on a Sunday and Monday at Beeches pool and on a Friday at Erdington Pool.  The club follows the National Teaching Plan and the swimmers are assessed regularly and can earn certificates.  All our swimming teachers are fully qualified and the children move quickly from beginners to competent swimmers.

Junior Squad

This squad is for swimmers from7-13 years old.  There are a variety of training sessions split into different age groups, 7-8 years, 9-10 years and 11-13 years.  When swimmers reach 9 years they are eligible for competition swimming and will be selected for our teams to compete in galas.  The main league for our Junior Squad is the Diddy League.  They are also old enough to compete in Open Meets.  Children should be encouraged to compete so they can gain times to be entered into the ‘Stroke Ladder’ and to see that they are progressing and for the thrill of the competition.  It’s a great achievement for a 9 year old to take part in a race!  All the coaches are qualified and the training sessions are planned to suit the children’s ages and abilities.

Senior Squad

From the age of 14 depending on the swimmers ability they will move to our Senior Squad.  The swimmers here are from 14 years to adults.  They will be expected to compete in League Galas and Open Meets to gain times which are recorded in a ‘Stroke Ladder’ and to swim as a team in League events.  The main leagues for the Senior Squad are the Speedo League, Worcester Winter League and the Mercian League.  Some of our senior swimmers move to the City of Birmingham squad where they swim for their city or county and can compete nationally.

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