Fees are collected monthly, and as a non-profit club we only charge what it costs for the swimmer’s respective squad’s pool time. The cost is worked out for the year and includes site closures, holidays and park race days. Any session cancellations from the club will be refunded.

A bottle of water importantly, to stay hydrated so that we can complete the session. Training aids are also important to get the most out of our practice.

Kickboards, pullbuoys, fins, paddles and snorkles are beneficial to the development of swimmers. Goggles and caps are needed to protect our eyes and manage our hair.

Please click this link to browse equipment

We are located at Aspire @The Park, Pontefract. We advise that if you are attending please set off early as traffic and parking can be problematic.

We encourage all swimmers to wear swimming caps to practice.

Wearing swimming caps will decrease hair damage from the chlorinated water, keep long hair together, and the swimmer will get used to putting a cap on without breaking it. It wont feel as uncomfortable and acts are part of a uniform which looks professional.

Caps are only compulsory for swimmers with hair long enough, that it could potentially cover their eyes. This is for health and safety. Removal of caps will be at the discretion of the coach depending on the situation. Excuses such as “they are too tight” or “i can keep my hair in a bobble” will not be accepted.

Yes we are a competitive club. We encourage all swimmers, no matter what their ability, to take part in internal and external galas.

Competing is a great way to socialize with team mates, build confidence, earn rewards and demonstrate skills that you have practiced for countless hours.

We hold internal galas for club swimmers only which is scored in a league format. We travel to external galas with many other clubs that participate (in areas such as, Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and Scarborough.). We enter any swimmers who have achieved Qualifying Times for County and Regional Championships.

We ask that you attend as many of the session possible provided for their squad.

This is to achieve the most gains possible from training. 100% attendance is not compulsory, however if coaches feel a swimmer’s absence is effecting negatively on their progression, and the rest of the squad are developing, we will ask for their space to be given up for another swimmer to take.

We have plenty of individuals wanting to join/move squads in the club, therefore we can not let available space go to waste.

Unfortunately not due to the site’s safeguarding policy. However there is an exception for those who need footage for educational purposes. You will need to speak to a site manager, in which you should be given a permission form to complete.

Then come back to us for permission as we may have swimmers in the water who has signed to not be involved with photography and filming.

Our swimmers share lanes with fellow swimmers and follow a session that is written out on a board in detail, and explained using verbal, visual and kinesthetic methods.

Our swimming program is planned out for the full year. From September to August, swimmers follow 2 cycles that is broken down into has in each cycle, each phase focuses on a different area

Throughout the year technique and skills is always the main focus. Swimmers are always given feedback during sessions.

A & B squad swim up to 4 times a week. C squad swim up to 3 times a week. (This includes Saturdays for both groups).

Timetable here

Squad swimmers must be Stage 7 of the Swim England Learn To Swim Program or equivalent. A swimmer must be able to perform 25m of each, Breaststroke, Frontcrawl and Backcrawl in recognizable form with proper breathing.

Masters swimmers are required to be able to swim 50m Froncrawl in under 1 minute and 15 seconds

The youngest age we take is 5 years and their is no upper age limit. Adult swimmers wishing to join our A Squad, only if they are able to swim 200m Individual Medley in under 3 minutes.

We do have a seperate masters squad which may be more suitable for most adults.

Please check our ‘Racing’ section regulary as all galas for the year are not updated, uploaded at the same time. Please get entries in as soon as possible to ensure entry deadlines are met.

See our guide to Galas

Attend as many sessions and possible. Listen carefully to your coach’s instructions and feedback, absorb and retain the info and utilize whenever you are swimming.

Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback.

Swimmers who would like to improve enough to compete at potentially national level or above, please speak to you coach, as although we are capable of producing swimmers to the top ranks of counties and regionals, to swim at the higher level of competition and have even more opportunities to race at that level, more hours practicing in the pool is required. We have many links and contacts with other teams close by who have produced national and international level swimmers.

We can discuss with yourselves the best pathway and approach.

Most importantly, make sure you enjoy it! Make sure you stay motivated and enjoy your time. We value retention and enjoyment, we never want swimmers to fall out of love with the sport.