WELCOME!

Derby Phoenix Swimming Club welcomes new members of all ages, abilities and backgrounds - from non-swimmers to competing athletes. It offers a comprehensive training programme which given personal commitment and effort, will enable each member to reach his or her own maximum potential in a fun and safe environment. Whilst all of our training sessions are structured and disciplined, there is also an opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and get some really great low impact exercise.

DO I HAVE TO BE A GOOD SWIMMER?

The short answer to this question is NO. Ability, in general, does not matter because Derby Phoenix has such a wide range of programmes and facilities to accommodate any type of swimmer. In most cases we will have training to match your needs, from teaching a young child to learn to swim for the first time, right through to providing expert coaching to fully fledged swimmers of all abilities.

For parents looking for beginners/improvers lessons, please CLICK HERE as we have a special section dedicated to our youngsters lessons delivered by our teaching section. If not, then joining one of our main squads is probably for you, so please read on.. 

GETTING STARTED

Getting swimming with Derby Phoenix is simple, and we always welcome new members. We never think that questions are daft or silly, because we probably asked them ourselves when we joined... and we appreciate that you will have lots of questions too. We also know that you will probably want to come and have a look at what we do and how we do it, and so welcome people along to have a look (and try of course).

Step 1: Get in Touch With Us

Look for the 'Joining the Club' contact person in our Contact Us section. Either give them a call, send them an email or send them a message online to kick things off.

Step 2: Coming Along and Try

When you contact us, we'll invite you to come and have a look and try at one of our sessions. This will normally be a C squad session, held at Lonsdale pool on a Wednesday night. This is absolutely free, and there is no pressure to continue.

Step 3: Selecting the Correct Squad and Your Off

Once you have had a look at us and we have had a look at you, you will be placed in a squad which matches your ability. All new members are accepted on a trial basis to begin with, and usually settle in really quickly.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

We understand that you will want to come and have a look and try before working out if joining Derby Phoenix is for you so you do not have to pay during your trial period.

Once you've decided to join, there are 2 parts to the fees we ask you to pay:

Annual Club Membership + Monthly Fees

How much depends on which squad you join - details of our current fees can be found here.

All swimmers must also pay an annual registration fee to the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) to enable swimming in league gala’s, open meets etc. This fee also covers the costs of Insurance Premiums payable. Information on current ASA and charges can be found here.

WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED?

During the trial period you will only need a swimming costume, swimming hat, goggles and a drink in a plastic drinks bottle – NON FIZZY – preferably squash. If you decide to join us, a float, pull buoy, flippers and a drink will be essential. If you already have some items, then we won't ask you to buy them again, but anything you don't have can be purchased from our swimshop. All of the items stocked in our swimshop have been carefully selected as suitable for club use and are only available to members. You can visit our swimshop online here.

IS IT ALL SWIMMING?

In the main yes! - The core function of the club is to provide a wide range of swimming activities and facilities to develop all our young swimmers from “Tidlers” to “Teens”, and more recently even “Masters”. However, we do believe in developing fully all leisure aspects of club life and therefore have a very active and healthy social side to the club. Some are swim orientated like the House Gala and club Championships. Other Activities have included family discos, presentation evenings, festive functions, camping and rambling weekends and family trips to name just a few of our social activities. Fresh ideas are always welcomed.

STILL GOT QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions whatsoever, please give us a call, drop us an email or send us a message online and we will endeavor to respond as quickly as possible. We are always pleased to hear from new members, and never think questions are daft or silly. CLICK HERE to find the 'Joining the Club' contact person in our Contact Us section.