New Admissions

Trials for new members are held by arrangement in Caldy Trust Pool. Children must be able to swim 50 metres of  Backstroke, Breaststroke, Front Crawl and some Butterfly, all to a standard required for competitive swimming set by the Club. If you are coming from Council lessons this would be at or close to Stage 7. We expect our new members to commit to training at least twice weekly. A coach will assess the strokes and stamina of the new swimmer and if accepted they will be offered either full club membership or a place on the coaching course. If the swimmer is invited to join the club you will be required to set up a standing order. All swimmers are welcome and the club has an equality policy. 
We do not have any provision for Masters swimmers.
Please email us first at ccraig.woodchurchsc@gmail.com  to advise us you may be coming for a trial and we will get in touch.

COACHING COURSE
This is for children aged 7 years and over who can already swim and have reached the minimum entry standard but need further technique improvement before undertaking the training program associated with full junior membership.  We operate the main coaching course sessions on a Saturday with an additional session on a Monday. Many children require time to reach the main club standard of swimming. 

CLUB MEMBERSHIP
This is offered to those who reach a sufficiently high standard of technique and stamina in most aspects of their swimming. Membership subscription is £32.00 per month payable by standing order. Club swimmers are mainly aged from 7 to 18 years of age. As a competitive club, participating in various leagues and competitions, members are expected to represent the club when requested and also train a minimum of 2 session per week. All club swimmers take part in the Annual Club Gala. Club members can be selected for galas and competitions throughout Merseyside and those who have reached the required standard are eligible to join Wirral Metro for advanced training. The club is committed to providing support for its members and in the event that there is difficulty in paying the fees please speak in the strictest confidence to the Treasurer Andrea Thomas.

CLUB PROGRESSION

A progressive swimming structure operates within the club and the club has adopted the ASA National Plan for Teaching. On attaining the required level from the coaching course swimmers will be offered a full junior membership.  Thereafter, progression through the various groups/lanes is by individual assessment by the coaches in consultation and having regard to the times and fitness levels in each lane.  These times and fitness level criteria will be revised from time to time.