The Birmingham Swim Team has something to offer every swimmer; from the former club swimmer to national chanpions. For more information scroll down or click on the links below:

• Why choose Birmingham?
• What competitions do we take part in?
• What socials events are there?
• Club fees
• When can I join?
• Testimonials

Why choose Birmingham?

The University itself is among the most prestigious of British Institutions providing some of the best educational facilities there are and has been in the top three sporting institutions since BUSA began in 1994. Birmingham is a vibrant city full of fascinating history, architecture, national sport and some of the best entertainment venues from bars, restaurants and clubs.

It's also the home of the University of Birmingham Swimming Team (BUST, Brumswim).

Not only is Brumswim one of the most successful university swimming clubs in BUSA, it is also arguably the most vibrant club in terms of team spirit. The club prides itself on creating success through team participation and this spirit makes us all pround to swim for Birmingham.

We offer excellent coaching and facilities and take good swimmers and make them great. You'll love being a Brummie!

What competitions do we take part in?

As the club supports many standards we take part in many levels of competitions as a team and as individuals. We send swimmers to all of the following competitions:

• ASA National Championships
• Commonwealth/World/Olympic trials
• BUSA Championships
• BUSA Team Championships
• Midland District Champs
• ASA National Masters Champs
• Local and national open meets
• Friendly inter-varsity galas
• Club events (Origin Trophy, Alumni Reunion)

As a competitive club we encourage all members to strive to be the best and compete in galas.

What socials events are there?

The team spirit is integral to life at Brum and the club has traditionally been the loudeest and most supportive in BUSA for many years.

The team spirit is integral to life at Brum and the club has traditionally been the loudeest and most supportive in BUSA for many years.

This atomosphere is generated through our extensive social scene. The club meets every week to get together and have fun which strengthens the team bond. The type of events we reguarly do each year include:

• rounds, pool, water polo tournamtnets
• Fancy dress socials
• Pub/Club nights
• Pub crawls
• Curry nights
• House parties
• Athletic Union and Water Sports balls
• just a night down the pub playing drinking games

Club fees

To join the club you just need to be a current member of the Athletic Union (AU) which cost around £35 per year.

After that the club fees for 2009/10 are £40 for the entire year. This includes all training, coaching, discounts on kit and events, ASA registration, physio/telemetrics/biomechanical/strength+conditioning support.

When can I join?

Anytime. Most join by signing up at the Sports Fair (usually in Freshers week)and by trying out at the trials (usually the week after). If you want to join after then just email the club or come to any of the training sessions, introduce yourself to the coach or captains and go from there.

Just E-mail to g.r.humpage@bham.ac.uk