Swimming Lessons
& Competitive Swimming
Our Time Trials are the perfect introduction to competitive swimming in a relaxed, friendly environment. Run every three months throughout the year—including a special series over August to keep swimmers active in the water—these informal 2-hour sessions are exclusively for Slough Dolphin members to gain race experience and update their times.
Unlike external league galas where the coaching team selects the squad, Time Trials are completely open to everyone. You have the freedom to choose exactly which strokes and distances you want to race.
It's the ultimate opportunity to practice your race craft, get a time on the board, and update your Personal Bests without the pressure of a formal open meet.
These fun, informal sessions rely completely on our amazing community. It is a fantastic opportunity for new parents to get involved on poolside and meet the coaches.
Whether it is your first time holding a stopwatch as a volunteer timekeeper, or you are just there to cheer on the swimmers, the atmosphere is loud, supportive, and incredibly welcoming.

"These regular time trials are where the real magic happens. It’s less about the pressure of a formal meet and more about celebrating personal bests, making new friends, and seeing the parents get just as involved as the kids!"