Our Origin Story
Thames has always had a strong affinity with water and the sea. Residents and visitors originally swam at Curtis' salt water swimming baths, Curtis Wharf, at the end of Albert Street.
1905
The first mention of a Thames Swimming Club comes from the original Thames pool which was located at Victoria Park and opened in 1905 with the clubs first carnival in 1907.
Check out www.thamesnz-genealogy.blogspot.com/2015/01/thames-nz-public-swimming-baths-at.html
1933
In 1933 Thames High School Old Pupils Amateur Swimming Club was formed, this operated from the School Swimming Pool.
1948
This is the official formation date of the club as we know it today - Thames Amateur Swimming Club.
Now
The club supports swimmers of all ages and abilities from the "Learn to Swim", right through to Competitive National Grade Swimmers.
Thames Swimming Club is a member of and supported by Swim Waikato - https://swimmingwaikato.co.nz
The club currently operates within a squad based training system dependent on swimming ability and age.
All swimmers are continually assessed by our coaching team and Head Coach. Prior to joining the club all new swimmers will be assessed by the Head Coach and placed into the skill appropriate squad.
Squads
Junior Development
- Must be Carnival Club Swimmer registered $75.00 per year
- Must race club race nights (Tuesday nights) over the summer period.
- Fees -$37.00 per month to be paid at Kiosk
- 2-3 training sessions per week
- Racing at swim meets optional
Development Squad
- Must be Festival Club registered $115.00 per year
- Must also race Tuesday night races during summer period
- Swim 12 and under targeted swim Festival Meets
- Fees- $37.00 per month to be paid at Kiosk
- 2-3 training sessions per week
- Must have uniform before swim meets
Bronze Squad
- Must be Club and NZ Swim affiliated $180 per year
- Must race Tuesday night (club nights) over the summer period
- Must swim targeted meets throughout season
- Fees- $50.00 per month to be paid at Kiosk
- 3-4 trainings a week
- Intro to dry land sessions
- Club Uniform
Silver Squad
- Must be Club and NZ swim affiliated $180 per year
- Must race Tuesday night (club nights) over the summer period
- Must swim targeted meets throughout season
- Fees - $65 per month paid at the Kiosk
- 4-6 Trainings per week including AM sessions
- Land Based training sessions
- Club Uniform
Gold Squad
- Must be Club and NZ swim affiliated $180 per year
- Must race Tuesday night (club nights) over the summer period
- Must swim targeted meets throughout season
- Fees - $80 per month paid at kiosk
- 5-9 training sessions per week including AM sessions
- Land Based training sessions
- Club Uniform
