How to Join
Limerick swim club caters for children from 8 years of age, and our entry level squads cater primarily for the age groups between 8 and 10 years of age.
Swimming Requirements for trial (Ages 8-10)
- Must confidently swim 50 metres, (i.e. 2 pool lengths) of front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.
- Should be able to go underwater & hold their breath briefly
- Push and glide off the wall & float for 5m
- Kick with a board (front and back) for 25M
- Be able to attempt a dive- standing or sitting, (i.e. not entering with feet or knees)
- Must enjoy jumping in at the deep end without fear
Please ask your current swim coach if unsure.
***Limerick Swimming club is a Competitive club and swimmers are expected to compete in swimming galas throughout the training season.***
Training times
Note, training takes place for our youngest swimmers (Cadet squad), 3 times per week;
- Mondays 7-8pm
- Wednesdays 7-8pm
- Saturdays 7-8am
How to register for Trials
Our intake for new swimmers in September 2025 is now FULL
The waiting list for the next intake is available by clicking the link below, and children born in 2015, 2016 & 2017 are encouraged to register.
Other information
- Children with special needs are welcome at the club. Please consider the criteria for entry above.
- Criteria for children with physical disabilities will be adapted to suit the needs of the swimmer.
- Children over 11 years of age should have previous experience of competitive/endurance swimming, to be eligible to enter our club (subject to availability).
- If your swimmer falls into any of these three categories, please contact the membership secretary directly at [email protected] for consideration.