FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Burning Questions Answered Here
Not sure about something? Want to learn more about what we do? Bridgefield Swimming Club has the answers to all of your questions about our team, coaches, games and so much more. Check out our list of frequently asked questions and feel free to contact us if you’d like to receive more information. We’ll be happy to answer your questions.
What do we do?
Bridgefield is a competitive swimming club with a developmental learn to swim model, with a view to support children in development to become competitive swimmers.
How do we assess our swimmers?
Swimmers interested in joining our club are assessed based on their age and swimming ability and it is this assessment that determines if a child will be offered a place with our club.
We will offer places following a Bridgefield Swimming Coaches assessment in the following range, using the Swim England national guidelines:
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4-year-olds as beginners – Duckling Stage 1 and above if they can take instruction.
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5-year-olds if assessed as learn to swim beginner at Duckling Stage 1 or above.
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6 years olds if assessed as working to no less than learn to swim Stage 2 – 3.
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7-year-olds if assessed as working to no less than learn to swim Stage 4 – 5.
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8-year-olds if assessed as working to learn to swim Stage 6.
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9-years-olds and over assessed by Bridgefield Coaches as completed Swim England Stage 6 and that they are competent in all four swimming strokes and are length swimmers to a recognised training club standard.
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Swimmers of 10 years of age or older will be expected to be significantly better than the clubs entry standard for length swimming, any entry will be entirely at the coaches discretion
How often should my child attend?
As a competitive club we strongly recommend participation twice a week, to achieve your childs full potential. If you intend to join our club and only have the intention to attend one session a week, this should be discussed with the coach at the time of assessment.
How do I become a member?
Submit an enquiry form via our homepage here including the details below
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Name of your child
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Age of your child and DOB
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Current Swim England Stage
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If you child is currently in swimming lessons and where
What happens after I have submitted my inquiry?
Once we have the above information the coaches will be able to determine if your child will be invited in for an assessment. We will keep you updated and send an invite if the Coaching team consider that your child meets our criteria.
How do I order Bridgefield Swimming Club kit?
Download and complete the attached form and hand in to the desk, with payment, next time you visit the club.
What training do our Coaches have?
Our coaches and teachers follow the Swim England Accredited courses.
How many swimmers are we looking for?
We are a learn to swim club who compete in the Merseyside and District League and Micro League. We are looking for all age groups but especially aged 5 - 12 years.
