Squads and session times
Ten groups, from three-year-olds in the water for the first time to adults racing at national level. Not sure which fits? Tell us and we will suggest one.
- Beeches Babes
- Widths
- Beginners Lengths
- Advanced Lengths
- Juniors
- Youth
- Seniors
- Masters
- Adult Improvers
- Adult Learn to Swim
No sessions match. Try another day or pool, or tell us who is swimming and we will suggest one.
Beeches Babes
Children from age three, building confidence in the water.
Small classes with teachers in the water alongside the children. Swimmers work through the Swim England Duckling awards, earning a badge and certificate at each one.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 3pm to 3:30pmBabes 1 | Handsworth Pool |
| Sunday | 3:30pm to 4pmBabes 2 | Handsworth Pool |
Widths
Children from age four learning all four strokes across the pool.
Classes are grouped by ability and follow the Swim England Learn to Swim stages, with assessments four times a year. Ask us which class fits before you come.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30pm to 6pmDucks and Stages 1 to 3 | Pheasey Park Farm Primary School |
| Monday | 6pm to 6:30pmStages 3 and 4 | Pheasey Park Farm Primary School |
| Tuesday | 5:30pm to 6pmDucks and Stages 1 to 3 | Pheasey Park Farm Primary School |
| Tuesday | 6pm to 6:30pmStages 3 and 4 | Pheasey Park Farm Primary School |
| Sunday | 2pm to 4pmClass time depends on stage | Handsworth Pool |
Beginners Lengths
Swimmers who can swim all four strokes and are happy in the deep end.
The step up from widths. More stroke technique, and stamina starts to build.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | Handsworth Pool |
| Saturday | 1pm to 2pmLane 6 | Beeches Pool |
| Sunday | 2pm to 2:45pm | Handsworth Pool |
Advanced Lengths
Swimmers moving on from Beginners Lengths.
Stages 7 and 8 are completed here before moving to Juniors, Seniors or Youth.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | Handsworth Pool |
| Saturday | 1pm to 2pmLanes 4 and 5 | Beeches Pool |
| Sunday | 2pm to 2:45pm | Handsworth Pool |
Juniors
Younger swimmers who want to race, usually aged 8 to 12.
Technique work continues and stamina increases. Juniors swim for the club in the Nuneaton Junior League. Swimmers move up to Seniors on ability, not only age.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30pm to 8:30pm | Beeches Pool |
| Tuesday | 7:30pm to 8:30pm | Beeches Pool |
| Thursday | 6:30pm to 7:30pm | Handsworth Pool |
| Saturday | 1pm to 2pmLanes 1 to 3 | Beeches Pool |
| Sunday | 2:45pm to 3:45pm | Handsworth Pool |
Youth
Swimmers aged 11 to 20 who want to keep swimming without competing.
Fed from Advanced Lengths and Juniors, or straight in if you already swim well.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 7:30pm to 8:30pm | Handsworth Pool |
| Sunday | 2:45pm to 3:45pm | Handsworth Pool |
Seniors
Swimmers who want to compete, usually aged 12 and over.
The club's main competitive squad, racing in league galas and open meets across the Midlands. Strong swimmers can join from age 11; the coaches decide on ability.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30pm to 9:30pm | Beeches Pool |
| Tuesday | 8:30pm to 9:30pm | Beeches Pool |
| Wednesday | 7:30pm to 9pm | Beeches Pool |
| Thursday | 7:30pm to 9pm | Handsworth Pool |
| Saturday | 2pm to 3:30pm | Beeches Pool |
Masters
Adults who swim for fitness, for fun, or to compete.
Sessions are set at several levels, so social swimmers and county and national competitors share the same pool. Masters train alongside Seniors, with lanes 5 and 6 to themselves on Wednesdays, and share the Sunday session at Handsworth with the adult classes.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30pm to 9:30pmWith Seniors | Beeches Pool |
| Tuesday | 8:30pm to 9:30pmWith Seniors | Beeches Pool |
| Wednesday | 7:30pm to 9pmWith Seniors, lanes 5 and 6 | Beeches Pool |
| Thursday | 7:30pm to 9pmWith Seniors | Handsworth Pool |
| Saturday | 2pm to 3:30pmWith Seniors | Beeches Pool |
| Sunday | 4pm to 5pmWith the adult classes | Handsworth Pool |
Adult Improvers
Adults who can swim and want to get better at it.
Shares the Sunday session at Handsworth with Masters and Adult Learn to Swim. Sundays are quiet, so there is room for everyone.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4pm to 5pmWith Masters | Handsworth Pool |
Adult Learn to Swim
Adults learning to swim, at any starting point.
A taught Sunday session at Handsworth, sharing the pool with Masters and Adult Improvers.
| Day | Time | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 4pm to 5pmWith Masters | Handsworth Pool |
Where we swim
- Beeches PoolBeeches Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 2HQ
Directions in Google Maps - Handsworth PoolHolly Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2BY
Directions in Google Maps - Pheasey Park Farm Primary SchoolWimperis Way, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 7DH
Directions in Google Maps