Joining ASC
There are a number of different sections of Amersham Swimming Club including Swimming, Diving and Masters. Below are further details.
Swimming
To join the club you will need to arrange for an assessment of swimming ability. These usually take place during normal training sessions and will be a stroke and technique assessment carried out by an ASC coach. The swimmer will be expected to demonstrate 2 lengths in each stroke.
The times for the trials are on a Saturday morning at 7am in the main pool or on Sunday at 5pm in the multi pool. If you are interested in joining, please contact Maureen Tomlinson who will arrange a trial if you fulfil the standards detailed below.
Her number is 01494 726967.
The assessment will determine which of the training squads you will join. The amount of time you have to wait to begin with that squad will depend on availability of places in the squad.
There are quarterly squad fees and a one off joining fee, ASA membership fees and annual club membership fees. Further information on current quarterly fees can be seen in the Fees Section.
For information on the ASC swimming section's squad structure click here. For the timetable click here.
To be accepted as new members swimmers must also be prepared to attend the number of sessions required of the squad in which they are offered a place.
In addition to reaching the required swimming standard new members must agree to abide by all club rules. They must also make the commitment to be available when selected to represent the club.
The standard required of a new member includes the following:
A The basics of a racing dive (for experienced swimmers only)
B Front crawl with correct breathing.
C Backstroke with straight arm recovery.
D Breaststroke with a legal leg kick or close to legal.
E Be capable of attempting a butterfly stroke.
F Be able to work with kick boards and fins
New members will be on a three month trial. At the end of this period the membership will become permanent if the swimmer has satisfied the coach with regard to their progress and commitment.
Swimmers coming from lessons, level 7 or 8, who are 8 years or younger, will also be considered.
Diving Section
Learn to Dive to International Masters. Amersham has 1m, 3m Spring Boards and a 5m Platform. Try a Dive days are held regularly throughout the year. There is a separate Diving Section on this website.
Masters Section
Used to swim, want to get back some fitness? The Masters section is suitable for swimmers wishing to continue to train, for fun, fitness or competition. There is further information in the Masters Section.
Training pool
Our home pool is Amersham Chiltern Pools at: Bensheim Way, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham Bucks HP6 5AH Tel:01494 788977.
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