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. 


Requirements for registration for swim trial (8-12 years)

  • 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

Ideally, children between 11 and 12 years of age should also have more advanced abilities, i.e. technique, stamina, etc. 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

The second level squad (Junior squad) also train 3 times per week;

  • Tuesdays 6-7pm
  • Thursdays 5:30-7am
  • Saturdays 8-10am

Register for Trials

We are currently enrolling swimmers for upcoming trials for our next intake in September 2025. Children born in 2015 & 2016 with the above swimming competencies, and an interest in becoming competitive, are particularly encouraged to register.

(Trials will occur sometime in June 2025 and anyone on the waiting list will be contacted beforehand.)

Children with special needs are welcome at the club. Please consider the criteria for entry above. (Note - An older age profile may be considered.)

Criteria for children with physical disabilities will be adapted to suit the needs of the swimmer.


Children over 12 years of age should have previous experience of competitive/endurance swimming, to be eligible to enter our older squads.

If your swimmer falls into any of these three categories, please contact the membership secretary directly at [email protected] for consideration.