Boys who can already swim, can usually be fast-tracked into later stages of the programme (see 'How to Join').

Learn to Swim'

Our Learn to Swim programme usually starts at around the age of 5 years. We start by introducing non-swimmers to exercises designed to develop their confidence in the water and move on to using the arms and legs to achieve propulsion through the water on both the front and back.

Demand for places is high and parents wishing to place younger children on our waiting list are encouraged to do so. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis as they become available.

Our improver groups concentrate on progressive skill development in all four strokes with increasing emphasis on correct technique, streamlining and breathing. We also introduce diving and turning. By the end of Improver Group 3, we would normally expect swimmers to be able to swim 1 length in three of the main strokes (backstroke, breaststroke and front crawl) with acceptable technique, and to make a good attempt at swimming butterfly.

Junior Development Squad

Our junior development squad starts the transition to competition, again concentrating on improving technique and developing endurance by the use of multi-length drills in all four strokes, and increased water time.

Junior Gala Squad

Further emphasis is put on competition with developing both endurance and speed. This phase also places emphasis on racing starts and turns and introduces our young swimmers to the rules of competition. This stage also usually gives swimmers their first taste of competition at club and 'friendly' galas with the emphasis on enjoyment and improvement. More able swimmers are also given the opportunity to begin water polo at about 10 years of age.

Senior Gala Squad

Concentrates further on skill and fitness development. Land training is introduced and additional pool time. Gala competitions.

Water Polo Swim Training

Swimming ability is a pre-requisite for water polo and a swim lane is reserved during swim sessions for our senior water polo players, many of whom continue to represent the club in swim competitions when water polo fixtures allow it.

Senior Water Polo Training

Senior water polo training takes place on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Cheam Leisure Centre and Morden Park Pool for our senior and more experienced junior players.

Junior Water Polo Training

Junior water polo training takes place on Sunday evening at Moredn Park Pool for our younger players.