Club Information

PERTH CITY SWIM CLUB - “Committed to Excellence”
Competitive swimming for ages 6+ at all levels

Perth City Swim Club, formerly known as Perth Pullars was established in 1890. The club is affiliated to Perth & Kinross Sports Council as well as the SASA and Midlands District Amateur Swimming Association. It is a competitive club with 2 teams in the Midland District Leagues. The club has recently had swimmers in the Scottish Youth Squad at School level.
The club is managed by a committee of volunteers with coaching carried out by a voluntary coaching team led by Ann Dickson, Scottish Junior Coach of the Year 1998 and Scottish Female Coach of the Year 1999. Ann is also the coach for the Midland District and Impact Swimming Squads.

The aims of the Club are to improve and develop swimmers who have come through the teaching programmes run by Perth Leisure Pool and to take them forward into the competitive swimming arena. New members will usually commence training as part of the Club Night.

General Information
Friday night is Club Night between 6.00pm and 9.00pm.
The cost of membership to the club is currently £22.00 - paid annually.
To join you must: Be aged between 6 - 10 years, (older swimmers may be accepted at the discretion of the Head Coach).
Be able to swim 1 length of the pool in more than 1 stroke.
Attend an assessment session (these take place at various times of the year).
Pay the annual membership fee (including compulsory membership of the Scottish Amateur Swimming Association)

Parent / Guardian - We Need Your Help!
To assist the club to run efficiently and effectively we try to ensure that we involve as many people as possible to assist with club activities. If you feel you can help please let us know.

Club Contacts
Jim Hitchen - 01738 583701

PERTH MASTERS SWIMMING CLUB
Swimming for adults aged 25+ (All applicants must be 25+ to satisfy SASA regulations)

Perth Masters Swimming Club exists primarily to achieve fitness and fun through the constant improvement of the swimming technique and ability of members.
The club currently has between 20 and 30 members of varying standards and is always looking for new recruits. Come along to Perth Leisure Pool for 9.15pm every Tuesday, pick a lane that suits your pace and give it a whirl.
Affiliated to Scottish Amateur Swimming Association (SASA), the Club regularly takes part in competitive events. There is no pressure upon members to compete but many have risen to the challenge and enjoyed the experience. (The post event parties are legendary incidentally). The club is keen to project itself and Perth positively and would be happy to have more members on board.

Time and Location
Perth Leisure Pool - Tuesday and Thursday 9.30pm to 10.30pm
Membership Fees: £32.00 Annual (£15.00 Club / £20.00 SASA)
Session Charge: £3.00

Club Contacts
Bruce Benning - Chairman 01738 551347
Dave Carswell - Treasurer 01738 563097
Ashley Sinclair - Secretary 01738 580717

PERTH SUB AQUA CLUB
Minimum age to take part is 18 years

Perth Sub Aqua club was formed by a small group of enthusiasts in 1963. Since then the club has gone from strength to strength, maturing into one of the most respected in Britain.
Through fund-raising efforts and the salvaging of their own 2000 tonne vessel the “SS Island”, a wreck in the Forth of Forth, the club has assembled a massive array of diving equipment and a boat.
Club members have played their part assisting harbour and police authorities in recovery and salvage work and as members of Perth & Kinross Sports Council have assisted in promoting 'Come & Try' sessions at Perth Leisure Pool.
Perth Sub Aqua Club train at Perth Leisure Pool every Wednesday, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm during the months of October to May. From June to October the club also meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.

Come & Try Course - (minimum age 14 years)
These do not teach you how to dive but will provide you with experience utilising underwater breathing apparatus and snorkelling equipment along with advice on what to buy and the costs. (Advance bookings are taken at PLP reception, if possible please book in advance - spaces are limited.)

Pre-Holiday Course or Refresher Course
If you are thinking of a holiday with diving or snorkelling, individual instruction is given on basic buddy diving skills and familiarity with equipment plus advice on where to dive. The cost of a one hour evening course is £10.00 plus pool admission. All equipment can be provided but bring your own if you wish, including a t-shirt or pool suit.

If you are interested in diving and would like more information, please contact Phil Rodgers 01738 620173.

FAIR CITY LIFE SAVING CLUB - Royal Life Saving Society UK “Converting Bystanders into Life Savers”

So now the kids can swim and they are ready for that holiday by the pool or beach. Would you know what to do if they got into difficulty? How would you recognise a safe spot to swim or perhaps more importantly a dangerous one! The pool should be safe enough, but very few hotel pools in Europe or the UK have trained lifeguards.
Fair City Life Saving Club has been providing life saving training for over 18 years, providing many people with the vital skills necessary to save a life, not only around water but on land or at home.
Entry level courses are for the Bronze Medallion, which is the benchmark for lifesaving around the world. As well as water rescue skills, members are instructed in resuscitation, basic first aid, water safety and water survival techniques. Many of our members remain in the club and have taken higher awards - Fair City is the only club in Tayside to teach up to distinction level - often taking part in open water life saving and lifeguarding awards at our outdoor venue - Monikie Park in Angus.

Courses
Courses take place twice yearly: at the start of the year and in September. These are advertised in the local press and PKL facilities.

Club Nights
Club nights begin in the Meeting Room on Tuesday evening, at 7.15pm and Pool activity takes place between 8.30pm and 9.30pm throughout the year.

General Information
The club is open to anyone aged 14+ (for under 14’s PLP has an excellent Rookie Life Saver programme) who can comfortably swim 100m on their front, 50m on their back and retrieve a brick from the deep end of the pool. We have no upper age limit and would encourage anyone to come along. Our regular members all joined for various reasons, but all stayed for one reason - because they enjoy it! We pride ourselves in being a very friendly club and you will be made most welcome.

For more information contact: Ron Brooks - Membership Secretary 01738 631930.

THE DOLPHINS

The Perth Leisure Pool Disabled Club - The Dolphins - was formed in January 1989 with the backing of Perth & Kinross Sports Council and Perth & Kinross Leisure. Both organisations were very much aware of the demand for the club, which could provide disabled access to the swimming pool. A weekly slot was offered in the training pool, plus concessionary entry fees for club members.

The Dolphins aim is to provide a friendly environment in which any physically disabled or person with learning disabilities can gain enjoyment from the relaxing effect of water regardless of the ability.

General Information
Open to all ages the club meets every Sunday 6pm - 8pm. New members must be accompanied by a helper in the first instance, who is able to swim, but this need can be assessed from time to time.

Anyone who would like more information about the club, either as a Member of a volunteer helper should contact any of the following: Irene Black - 01738 620239.