PUKEKOHE SWIMMING CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Initially Swimmers wishing to become a member of Pukekehe Swimming Club should READ OUR INFORMATION BOOKLET, then download both PSC & SNZ membership forms found on this page together with a copy of the swimmers' birth certficate or passport.  Once you have done all of this, to apply for membership, please contact our Club President (pscpresident1@gmail.com) who will provide further information regarding the joining process.  With a focus on supporting and developing both club and competitive swimmers, all members are expected to compete at club nights and target meets.  Target meets will be advised by the Head Coach and will differ through the Squads.  Pukekohe Swimming Club supports a Clean Sport pathway.

  1. Club Swimmer – Swimmers who wish to compete at our Club Nights, Inter-Club Meets, Time Trials or School Championships.

  2. Competitive Swimmer – Swimmers who wish to compete at all swim meets including Regional Championships and Swimming New Zealand National Events 

Any member wishing to resign from the club should do so in writing, giving at least 4 weeks notice to the Club Treasurer (psctreasurer16@gmail.com). This benefits all members, allowing squad numbers to be monitored and balanced. 

ENROLMENT FOR SQUAD TRAINING

Franklin Pool & Leisure Centre, 29 Franklin Road, Pukekohe, Auckland

 All swimmers are assessed and enrolled into a suitable training squad, facilitated by Belgravia Leisure.  Assessments are undertaken or overseen by Belgravia Leisure Head Coach Sheldon Kemp (PSC Head Coach), ensuring the most suitable programme level is provided.

Squad Training Fees are charged weekly, in advance by Belgravia Leisure (the training provider) via direct debit.  These fees cover training by coaches during the scheduled timetable.  Training fees are set by Belgravia Leisure and vary pending squad level.

PSC MEMBERSHIP FEES

PSC have an annual club membership fee, this is in addition to the Swimming New Zealand membership fee and Belgravia squads training fees.   The PSC membership fees cover club operating expenses, insurance, hire of pool at club nights, development clinics, ribbons, medals & trophies, club relay entries at competitions, training equipment and other related expenses.  Fees are reviewed annually at the AGM.

SWIMMING NZ MEMBERSHIP/REGIONAL AFFILIATION  

PSC are affiliated to the swimming regional body, Swimming Waikato.  All swimmers pay a registration fee annually with Swimming New Zealand (SNZ) whether they are a Club or Competitive Swimmer.  The SNZ Registration period is from 01 July to 30 June each year. 

For more information on membership affiliation please read SNZ Eligible Membership Catergory. 

​​​​​​​WHO RUNS PSC?

PSC is run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, mostly parents of current orpast swimmers. The club wouldn't exist without volunteers and so we're always on the lookout for anybody who is able to help in any capacity. If you're keen to help out, contact the president via pscpresident1@gmail.com or grab one of thecommittee members poolside to have a chat.

​​​​​​​PSC CLUB NIGHTS

Pukekohe Swimming Club is proud to be one of the few clubs in the country withenough qualified officials to run and ratify our own club nights.

These Designated/Approved club nights mean swimmers times are officially recognised by Swimming New Zealand, making them eligible for qualification atboth regional and national competitions.In addition to our annual Club Championships, we hold club nights approximatelyeight times per year. These events provide a supportive, competitiveenvironment for swimmers of all levels—from beginners to high-performance athletes. We encourage all swimmers to enter PSC club nights and suggested targetmeets and are a good place to start for both brand new and highly competitiveswimmers. Always read the meet poster T&Cs before entering online viaFast Lane. Parents are expected to assist at these meets when requested.

We look forward to seeing you poolside soon!