Becoming a Member
By being a member of your local swimming club, you are now part of a team that provides a safe and healthy environment to develop swimming skills and promote an active lifestyle. Swimming clubs generate a lot of community support and encourage children to get active and participate in local sport.
Annual Memberships are due on the 30th September every year. They are valid from 1st October until 30th September.
The membership fees change annually and include Swimming Australia and Swimming NSW, along with Griffith Swimming Club fees. Membership fees do not cover the pool admission fees.
Membership Fees 2020/2021
| Non-Swimmer $27 |
| Swimmer (8 & Under) $70 |
| Swimmer 9 years & over $95 |
Memberships are paid through Swim Central. Details on how to access Swim Central are located under Resources.
Swimmers
Benefits of a swimming membership include:
· New Member welcome pack (for 8-12-year old’s)
· Opportunity to form long lasting friendships
· Experience all levels of competition
· Eligible for talent development through Area and State Development Squads
· Access to the National Results Database
· Access to the exclusive online member area Swim Central
· Eligible for the Junior Excellence Award Program
· Comprehensive Injury Insurance Cover
· Protected by the Swimming Australia Safe Sports Framework
· Have access to up to date publications such as monthly NSW Swimmer Magazine
· Advanced notification of and discounted ticket prices for selected Swimming Australia and Swimming NSW meets
Non-Swimmer (Parents)
Benefits of a non-swimming membership include:
· Opportunity to become accredited as a Swimming NSW and Swimming Australia Technical Official.
· Access to the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA)
· Opportunity to attend regular coaching courses provided by Swimming NSW and Swim Australia
· Opportunity to vote in your club’s AGM and have a say in how your club is run – this is a committee member privilege
Further information can be found on the Swimming NSW website
https://nsw.swimming.org.au/swim/join/memberships
