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We are so happy you are considering joining OUSC!

For those interested in joining the Seconds or Blues teams starting Michaelmas Term 2026:

Registration for Trials will open sometime Summer 2026. When this happens, the link will be posted below.

Trials are normally Saturday of Week 0 at the Rosenblatt / Iffley pool. You must register beforehand. More information about Trials is listed below.

For those interested in joining the Seconds or Blues teams before or after the beginning of Michaelmas term:

Please contact the corresponding team captain here.

For those interested in joining the Social Squad:

please get in touch with the Social Squad officer here. Social Squad normally operates during Term Time on Saturdays.

Trials

If you plan to join the Blues or Seconds teams at the beginning of the academic year, you must compete in trials, which are typically held on the Saturday of 0th week.

Trials entail swimming a 50m Freestyle and your choice from the following: 50m stroke, 100 IM, 200 Freestyle. Please come with a towel, suit, cap, and goggles (but if you can’t find one, let us know and we can try to help).

We understand many new athletes are out of practice when trials take place, so don’t worry if you aren’t at peak physical condition. Our captains take this into account when placing you in a training group.

Trials are as much a way for you to get to know us as it is a way for us to get to know you! If you haven’t decided yet whether you would like to join or not, please consider trialing to see how you like it.