Interested In Swimming for Elmbridge Phoenix

Swimming fast requires a combination of technique, strength, and stamina. Whether you’re a competitive swimmer or looking to improve your technique, we can help you speed into 2025.

By joining our club you’ll have access to top-notch facilities, a variety of training sessions, and a supportive community of fellow swimmers. We also organise regular social events and compete across all levels during the year – keeping this exciting, competitive and engaging.

We look forward to welcoming you to Elmbridge Phoenix Swimming Club.

For swimmers new to competitive club swimming

Ideally, we prefer swimmers to have reached a minimum standard of stage 7 or 8 via a swimming lesson programme before applying for a trial but we do take swimmers, aged 6-8, who may not have achieved this level.

Please complete the new joiner form here, and you will be contacted in due course with a trial date.

Initial Trial

The swimmer will be invited to a 10 minute trial and is expected to perform the following as a minimum in a 25 meter pool.

  • 25-50m Front Crawl & Backstroke
  • 25m Breaststroke
  • 25m Butterfly (dolphin kick only for younger swimmers)
  • Perform a forward roll or tumble turn and a dive (minimum kneeling dive)

The purpose of these trials is to ensure that the swimmer is placed in the correct training group for their ability, development and age.

Squad Trial

If the swimmer is successful they will be invited to a squad trial suited to their age and ability. This trial is to assess stamina and to ensure the swimmer and coach feel the squad placement is correct for the swimmer's ability.

Outcome

If the trial is successful, information will be provided of a start date, squad timetable and cost. A joining fee will be charged with your first term's fees. This place in the club will be held for a period of two weeks. If the place is not taken up during this period, your child will have to re-trial for his/her place at the next trial date. Unfortunately, we are unable to defer joining membership. If you are unsuccessful, we will give you pointers for improvement. Please feel free to retrial when you have addressed those points.