Join the Makos
Your next chapter starts here.
Meet the coaches. Try a session. Find your place in the team.
Choose your route below to request a swimming trial or water-polo taster. We’ll confirm the arrangements before you attend.
Have a question? Email the membership team ↗
Your first splash with the Makos
What to expect
A new pool. New faces. We’ll help you find your feet.
- 01 · Tell us about you
Start with a hello
Choose your route and tell us about your athlete’s experience and any support they need. The coaching team will confirm the date and arrangements before you attend.
- 02 · Meet the team
Take your first dip
Meet the coaches and try a session. For club swimming, the assessment helps us understand your athlete’s technique and the right next step. Water polo players follow their own taster route. A parent or guardian must remain present for an under-18 athlete or player.
- 03 · Find your place
Try it, then decide
New-to-club athletes can try up to two further sessions after the assessment. Complete all trial sessions within two weeks of the first trial, then decide whether to become a Mako.
Request a trial
Which trial is right for you?
A few short steps, then we’ll know where you’re starting. You can check everything before sending. No membership commitment, just your next step towards the team.
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