Membership
Welcome to Tygerberg Aquatics Swimming Club
Competitive Age Group swimming club, based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa
The water is our jungle!
Membership
Tygerberg Aquatics Swimming Club is registered with Swimming South Africa (SSA), Western Cape Aquatics (WCA) and Cape Town Aquatics (CTA).
New Members
For swimmers who wish to join the Tygerberg Aquatics Swimming Club, please complete the 5 steps below.
STEP 1:
Contact admin@tygerbergaquatics.com for an assessment. If the swimmer is accepted into the club then continue to Step 2.
STEP 2:
Join the relevant Virgin Active gym (all Tygerberg Aquatics Swimming Club swimmers need to be members of the gym).
STEP 3:
Complete and submit a Tygerberg Aquatics Swimming Club membership form.
STEP 4:
Complete and submit a CTA registration form.
STEP 5:
Send the following to admin@tygerbergaquatics.com.
- A copy of the swimmer’s birth certificate.
- Proof of payment for the Tygerberg Aquatics Swimming Club membership fee.
- Proof of payment for the CTA registration fee.
BANK DETAILS:
Tygerberg Aquatics Swimming Club Swimming Club
FNB cheque account: 50251165103
Branch code: 200310
Bellville branch
REFERENCE: Swimmer’s name
For swimmers who want to join the Tygerberg Aquastic Multisport swimming group, please click here.
Fees
| DATE | FEES | |
|---|---|---|
| May | CTA Registration | R580 |
| June | Tygerberg Aquatics Swimming Club Membership | R1250 |
| Monthly | Gala Entries | varies per gala |
Squad levels
| Proficiency | Good stroke foundation |
| Age | Starts at age 6 – 9 years |
| Session length | 30 – 45 min |
| Correct gala etiquette and competitive elements are introduced to all our swimmers as early as possible.
A major focus is placed on correct technique as well as a continued enjoyment of the sport. |
| Proficiency | Competing monthly in CTMA galas |
| Age | 9 – 13 years |
| Session length | 45 min – 1 hour |
| The fundamentals of competitive swimming are taught, including starts, correct turns and further important competitive aspects.
Swimmers are introduced to working with pace clocks and timed sets. Focus is on continued stroke mechanics and increase in more specialized skills training. Building a capacity to train. |
| Proficiency | Competing at the highest Age Group level |
| Age | 12 & over |
| Session length | 1 – 2 hours |
| Focusing on performance and intensive training.
These swimmers are all fully committed to their sport and compete at local, provincial and national level competitions. |
Venues
Virgin Active | Tygervalley
Virgin Active | N1 City