Club Membership

Club Membership is for a 12 month period from 1st October to 30th September each year. The annual membership fee includes affiliation to Swimming NSW, Swimming Australia and insurance coverage.

There are three membership categories:
  • Non-Swimming (Club Supporter) Member - For parents, Technical Officials, fans, coaches, volunteers, and supporters who wish to enjoy some of the benefits that the club have to offer, without getting in the pool.
  • Club Swimmer - For swimmers who want to:
    • compete in our Club Races, meets run by our club (e.g. Merrylands SwimFest) or other club level meets
    • participate in Squad Training or Learn to Swim
  • Full Swimming Member - For swimmers who wish to compete at club races as well as Area, State and National Championships.

How to Join

See the How to Join page for information on how to apply for Club Membership.

A Free Trial of our Club Races and Squad Training is also available for prospective members.

Membership Fees

The Club Membership Fees for 2025/2026 are listed below. The fees include the Swimming NSW and Swimming Australia Membership fees.
  • Non-Swimming (Club Supporter) Member: $40
  • Club Swimmer (8yrs & Under): Free*
  • Club Swimmer (9yrs & Over): $105
  • Full Swimming Member: $125
Additional Fees for Masters Membership:
  • Masters Member (16 months): $150

Free* Membership for 8yrs & Under

Swimmers 8yrs & Under, who regularly swim in our club races or train in our squad program may be eligible to receive a reimbursment on their membership fees. For more details, see the Free Membership page.

Membership Comparison

Benefit Come & Try
(Free)		 Club Supporter
($40)		 Club Swimmer
($105)		 Full Swimmer
($125)
Insurance cover✅✅✅✅
Have a voice in how your club
is managed and operates		✅✅✅
Track your performance, view
upcoming events and purchase
memberships, race entries,
and more through Swim Central		✅✅
Participate in club activities✅✅✅✅
Use official results to qualify
for upcoming competitions		✅✅
Compete in club nights and other
club-level meets across NSW		Limited Access✅✅
Race in Area and State
Championship events		✅
Take part in Pho3nix Junior
Excellence clinics
(9–13 years if qualified)		✅✅
Access to SNSW Performance
Centre clinics to enhance
your skills		✅
Become eligible to join a
SNSW Pathway squad		✅
Compete at national competitions
(run by Swimming Australia)		✅

Masters Membership

Members also have the option of registering as a Masters member which enables them to swim in Masters Competitions. Masters Membership is for a 12 month period from 1st January to 31st December each year. The annual membership fee includes affiliation to Masters Swimming NSW, Masters Swimming Australia and insurance coverage for Masters Swimming Competitions.

See the How to Join page for information on how to register as a Masters Member.