What Insurance does the club hold?

Marlins Swimming Club is insured through the Swim England scheme, which covers all affiliated clubs whether for swimming or water polo. The cover includes Civil liability, Employers' Liability, Personal Accident and Legal Expenses Insurance in respect of any activity recognised and/or authorised by Swim England anywhere in the world.

The cover embraces all officials, staff, advisers, committees and all members of affiliated Clubs (UK residents only) whilst participating in any Swim England approved activity.

If you have any further questions about the club's insurance cover, please contact the club secretary

Are your coaches qualified?

Swim England encourages all clubs to have appropriately qualified teachers and coaches covering all sessions. All Marlins Swimming Club's coaching staff are Swim England qualified and our Chief Coach Barry Evans is qualified to UKCC Level 3; as well as being a licenced coach and a member of the Institute of Swimming.

However, Swim England also recognises that from time to time clubs may have difficulty in finding volunteers with the appropriate qualifications (especially in the smaller disciplines) and therefore providing the sessions are operated within the standard safety framework, and in line with the procedures laid down by the Pool Operators, the insurance policy (described above) is valid"

Do I have to be a good swimmer to join the club?

For the non-competitive section of the club - No. We have members of all ages and levels. However, if you can already swim one length; you are interested in swimming and you're looking for a club to join, look no further. We will make you better. Come along for a free trial. We will assess you and place you in the right group for your ability.

For the competitive section – Yes, and this is by selection only. You need to apply and this is on

What is the joining process?

If you are interested in joining the club, you are invited to attend a free water trial at Donyngs Leisure Centre. Trials are held regularly and you can use membership email or call us to book an appointment for a trial.

appointment for a trial.

Can my child race in competitions?

For non- competitive section we run an annual gala and distance awards but these are not compulsory but encouraged

For the competitive part of the club, we do enter county and national events

When do swimmers move between squads?

Coaches decide on movement of swimmers between the various groups based on continuous assessment during training. We also hold regular 'splash galas' to help us identify swimmers who are ready to be moved on to higher groups.

Can I pay by Direct Debit?

Yes, this is a requirement

We ask everyone to pay by direct debit on a monthly basis and this is set up through our club management system which you have access to when you join

What equipment will I need?

To get the most out of swimming, swimmers in our Beginners, Improvers 1 & 2 groups need:

• Swimming costume
• Swimming hat
• Goggles
• Towel

Swimmers in all other groups may need (in addition to the above):

Short blade training fins (short flippers)

• Kick board
• Pull buoy
• Hand paddles
• Drinks bottle

Please note club costumes, club hats and club 'T-bags' must be worn at all events in which the club takes part as well as poolside when at Donyngs.

Swimming hats are compulsory.

Can I buy equipment through the club?

Shortly! You will be able to buy a variety of swimwear and accessories such as club costumes, hats, tracksuits, sweatshirts, club kit bags etc through the club shop, more details to follow.

What are the club colours?

Noncompetitive - Club colours are black and white with the logo although there are other colours for certain groups.

Competitive – Black and Gold