Joining Team Bath AS

If you wish to join Team Bath AS, please email our Aspire Coordinator at [email protected].

Club Membership Fees & Information 

All members of Team Bath AS, whether you train, compete, or volunteer, are required to hold a valid Swim England membership. The membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December.

Membership Fees:

  • Fees for Swim England membership are set by Swim England, the South West Region, and the County. These fees may vary each year. Updates will be posted on this webpage as soon as they are announced.

  • Join between 1st October and 31st December? You will receive a reduced rate for membership.

Effective from Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the Swim England national membership fee will be reduced by 50% for all new members joining between this date and 31 December 2025. 
Please note, the reduced fee will only apply to members who are added to an OMS batch from 1 October onwards. Additionally, some regions and counties may also be implementing reductions to their respective fees.
 
Membership fees from 1 October are as follows:
The Swim England National Fees: Club Train - £5.40 Club Compete - £17.00 Club Support  - £3.10 
Your Region and County Fees: South West Region Club Train - £ 0.00 Club Compete - £ 0.00 Club Support - £ 0.00
Somerset Club Train - £ 1.35 Club Compete - £ 1.75 Club Support - £ 0.00 

Membership Information:

For further details about the membership requirements and to register, please visit the Swim England Club Membership page.

 

Trial Process

  • For Swimmers Moving from Other Clubs:
    Swimmers who have previous competitive experience will be asked to provide background information on their training and competition level. If suitable, we’ll offer a trial in the group that best fits their needs.

    If you belong to one of our partnership clubs, please speak with your head coach for a referral to Team Bath AS.

    If you are a competitive swimmer but are not in a partnership club, please inform your current club coach of your intention to contact us. This courtesy helps avoid any misunderstandings.

  • For Swimmers from the University of Bath Swimming Programme:
    Selected swimmers from the University of Bath Swimming Programme will be referred directly to Team Bath AS to continue their development in a club setting.

  • For Swimmers from Other Programmes (including schools, aquatic disciplines, and sports):
    We welcome inquiries from swimmers in other training programmes, including those from schools. Please ensure your current coach or school is informed if you plan to contact us about joining or supplementing your current training.

Pathway and Development

At Team Bath AS, we are committed to long-term athlete development. Our club provides a structured pathway that caters to swimmers of all levels—from grassroots to elite competitive swimmers.