Junior swimmers (up to 19 years)

For further information and to book an assessment contact: Judy Gilley 01444-454325 or email Judy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  All assessments are by appointment.

Marlins offers classes from level 4 in the National Plan for Teaching swimming for school age children (4 years and over). 

We welcome both competitive and non-competitive swimmers but for swimmers with the inclination and ability to compete, the sooner you join the better as we teach competitive techniques and offer opportunities to enter galas and time trials for children in lengths classes.

Swimmers aged 12 and over will be invited to one of our Training Groups sessions for assessment initially.  At this age swimmers should be at least at the standard for Training Group 4 (the lowest Training Group) but in exceptional circumstance a place may be offered in a Teaching Group.

Competitive swimmers transferring from a squad at another ASA competitive club (not a swim school) will be assessed by the Head of Swimming.

Primary school children will be assessed to join our Teaching Groups.  For young swimmers who are not yet swimming lenght we may be able to arrange an assesment at the Princess Royal Pool.  Please phone for an appointment.  For primary school children who can swim at least one  length (more lengths for older swimmers), book a place at one of our scheduled assessment sessions.  On arrival, please register at the Mid Sussex Marlins desk before going into the pool: 

- Olympos Haywards Heath:  desk is opposite Reception

- Olympos Burgess Hill :         desk is in the passage to the changing rooms

 Please do not go into the pool before registering and without a completed form to give the coach.

For more information, please phone Judy.  All children should have had lessons before joining.

The main start dates for Teaching Groups in 2012 will be January, May and September, though very talented swimmers may be offered an interim start date.  Scheduled assessments will be in January, February, March, May, June July, September, October, November.  There will be no assessments in December, April or August,

Next dates for scheduled assessments:

Fees must be paid before starting up to the next quarter date (January, April, July, October).  Fees from the next quarter date may be paid monthly by direct debit or for the whole quarter in advance by electronic banking, cheque or cash.

At the scheduled assessments we will arrange a swim time and start date if possible if you want to join so please be prepared to pay at least the joining fee (£20), the annual membership fees (£30 if you start swimming in the January quarter, £20 if you start in the April quarter) and the swim fees from starting to the next quarter date quarter by cheque or cash.  Swim fees will depend on the number of weekly sessions chosen. 

For assessments done at other times please contact Judy on 01444-454325 after the assessment to arrange your swim time and payment. 

Adult Swimmers – Masters (age 19+)

Please contact David Hayes (01444 454238) or John Mills on 01444 484858 to arrange to come along and try us out with a free session.  Please download and complete the Masters membership form and the appropriate ASA registration form which you can find (see membership forms below) and bring to the assessment.  You can find the forms at the bottom of this page.  After assessment please contact Karen Willett, the Masters Membership Secretary, on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to complete the membership administration.

Disability Swimmers

Starfish (at Olympos Dolphin) contact Carolyn Heeley on 01273 833582 Dolphins (at Olympos Burgess Hill) contact Pauline Draper on 01444 247885

Water Polo

Juniors/Seniors/Ladies – contact Tim Fraser on 01444 450752 or email any water polo enquiries to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Membership Forms

If you did not complete the membership forms at the assessment, please download the appropriate forms below, complete and sign them then scan the signed copies and email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Alternatively post to: Judy Gilley, Lavenham, Bolney Rd, Ansty, Haywards Heath, RH17 5AW. 

You need two forms: one of the ASA forms and one of the club forms.  Only choose the ASA Category 2 form if you enter competitions outside the club which require it (Open Meets, County/Regional/National Championships, National Swimming League, WP matches for age 16 and above or if advised by the coach).  If in doubt check with Judy - requirements for Masters are different from Juniors.  Choose the appropriate club form.  If you are a Master swimmer and a teacher/helper choose the Masters form. 

The Adult Supporting Member form (ASM) is for parents who only want to vote at the AGM but are not swimmers/volunteers.  Please include £5 with the ASM form.

Leaving Marlins

If you have decided to leave Marlins then please let the membership secretary know as soon as possible by emailling This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This will enable us to close your account and allow another swimmer to take your place. Many thanks.

Attachments:

File
ASA Cat 1/3 Form (for all members except competitive swimmers)
ASA Cat 2 Form (for selected competitive swimmers only)
Notes on back of ASA Forms
Marlins Application Form - Parents who want to vote at the AGM
Marlins Application Form - Masters
Marlins Application Form - Coaches/Teachers/Helpers/Officials if not swimmers
Marlins Application Form - Juniors