Club info - Joining & Fees

Great Yarmouth Swimming Club welcomes new members of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. If you are a beginner, improver or competition swimmer our comprehensive training programme offers you the opportunity to build on your skills and stamina enabling you to reach your full potential in the sport.

From teaching a young child to swim for the first time, through to providing expert coaching for national swimmers, the club's wide range of programmes have the training to match your needs.

Starting swimming with Great Yarmouth Swimming Club is easy.

• Step 1

Get in touch with Linda or Nigel on 01493 377906 or send them a message at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and they will be able to tell you what places we have available.

• Step 2

You will be invited to come and have a look and try one of our sessions. Lessons are available for children from age 4 and squad sessions from age 8 (age 7 for exceptional swimmers)

• Step 3

After your 'try out' (please note that squad swimmers will have to demonstrate a certain level of ability) you will be placed in the sessions that best match your ability. All new members are accepted on a trial basis and usually settle in very quickly.

Membership Form

Relevant Medical Details Form

Standing Order Form

Membership Fees (payable each August):

Swimming                  - £20

Adult Non-Swimming   - £14

Swimming Lessons:

Swimming Lessons take place during the school term. The lessons cost £3.00 for each 1/2 hour lesson. Payment is collected at the pool at the start of each term.

Squad Subscriptions:

Subscriptions are to be paid monthly by standing order. The amount is dependant upon which squad you attend. Fees are subject to change and please note that the squad session fees are based on 48 weeks of swimming in a year collected in 12 equal installments.

Introductory Squad (Intro)        - £15/month

Main Squad (Main)                    - £20/month

Advanced Squad (Adv.)              - £25/month

Advanced Squad Plus (Adv.+)     - £30/month

Masters Squad (Mast)                - £10/month

Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) Registration

All club swimmers, lessons and squad are registered with the ASA. This provides insurance cover and is a requirement to represent the club in league or open swimming events. For most swimmers the ASA membership charge is included in the annual membership fee paid to the club. Swimmers registered in Category 2 (Open and County squad swimmers) pay an additional supplement each January.