Introduction
Our programme is a fun, vibrant and challenging environment catering for children and adults of all ages and abilities. We run weekly term-time classes six days a week (not Saturdays) - so there is something for everyone. Click here where you can download our term-time dates. We are based at Guildford Spectrum.
Overview
We provide weekly term-time lessons for children, usually from the age of seven, who can swim 25m and are comfortable in deep water without goggles.
Our learn-to-dive programme follows a grade scheme of progressive skills, from
level 1 - 10. You can download the complete list of skills below (last updated January 2025) or watch videos of the skills in each level here.
Skills start with the essentials - directions, shapes and movements from poolside - before progressing to jumps and dives from the 1, 3 and 5m boards. Children work mostly towards one grade per term, although those who demonstrate exceptional technique can be assessed on two. Assessment is ongoing and monitored throughout term-time, but formalised towards the latter part of term. Certificates and badges as each level is passed are issued at the end of term.
If divers pass level 10 they are invited to join our Novice Squad, where they can start to compete and represent the club at external competitions.
We aim to run one or two internal 'fundraising' club competitions a year for our whole programme. Everyone from the newest beginner to intermediate and the more advanced is encouraged to enter. It is a great opportunity to have a go at competing in a fun, friendly and relaxed environment.
Weekly Term-time Classes & Fees
We are a membership-based club, where fees are payable when joining until the end of term. Fees are billed termly thereafter. We do not offer drop-in or pay-as-you-go classes. 121 sessions are the closest to it. Click here for more information about 121s.
Members pay a £37.50 club joining fee when signing up for the first time, which includes a club T-shirt and mandatory first, second or even third-claim club registration through our governing body, Swim England.
The club joining fee is payable regardless of whether you are affiliated to Swim England through another club or not. Adults pay a reduced joining fee of £27.50 because they do not get a club T-shirt.
Our joining fee turns to a £27.50 annual club membership fee billed to all members each January thereafter. This helps towards administration and other behind-the-scences costs associated with the running of the club. It also includes your Swim England first, second or third-claim club registration for the year ahead (as applicable).
Divers who need to hold Swim England 'club compete' registration/insurance for regional, national or British events will have to pay a 'top-up' at their first competition of the year.
Adult Sessions
We run weekly term-time adult classes on Mondays (8pm-9pm) and Tuesdays (8pm-9pm).
Note that both are currently full and enquiries are being added to a waiting list.