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Enrolment

Our club runs programmes for triathletes, water-polo, social swimmers, non-competitive and competitive swimmers.

(groups start with children who are able to swim, unassisted, 25m (not necessarily continuously)).

 

If you are interested in becoming a member:

  • Contact our Enrolments Administrator with the following information;     Your name, Name(s) of child(ren), Age of child(ren), Swimming background of child(ren), Where you heard about the club or from who.
  • Receive an invitation for assessment, and allocation to a group or squad.
  • Complete and return Registration Form and scan to Enrolments Administrator or hand to coach at the pool. 
  • Receive user and login details to SNZ MyPage.

 

The Assessment

  • The assessment is an 'informal' opportunity for the swimmer(s) and parents to meet with a coach.
  • Swimmer(s) will need togs, goggles, cap, drink bottle and towel.
  • The assessment is approximately 10 minutes, depending on level, the swimmer(s) maybe asked to show freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, dive, start finish and turns.
  • Assessment are carried out before the start of 5.30pm sessions.
  • Parents are encouraged to take the opportunity to sit and talk with other parents.
  • The swimmer(s) is welcome to stay for the session or as long they have feel comfortable.

 

Registration (membership)

  • Registration includes membership to Swimming New Zealand and affililiation to Swimming Manawatu.
  • Membership period is 1 July to 30 June each year.  Swimming New Zealand Membership payment is paid once per year and are not pro-rated.  Club membership fees paid once per year are pro-rated according to start date.  Training fees are paid each quarter.