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Swim Squad Trial & Assessment Form

Assess swimmers trialling for a competitive squad and gather their best times, experience, and commitment before selection.

Description

The Competitive Squad Trial Assessment Form gives coaches a structured way to gather what they need before a squad trial. Swimmers name the squad they’re trialling for, list their best times by event and course, and say how long they’ve swum competitively, so you can assess each candidate fairly against your standards.

Questions about weekly session commitment, current club, and any injuries or health issues help you judge readiness and plan training loads, while a parent or guardian name for under-18s keeps things proper. Contact details and an agreement complete the assessment, so you can shortlist swimmers and invite them to trial with everything already on file.

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Form fields

Everything the Swim Squad Trial & Assessment Form above collects — 13 fields across 3 pages, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Trial for the Squad

  • Which squad are you trialling for?

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    Dropdown

  • Your best times (event, course, time)

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    Table

  • How long have you swum competitively? (years)

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    Number

  • How many sessions a week can you commit to?

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    Dropdown

Swimmer Details

  • Swimmer's name

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    Name

  • Age

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    Number

  • Current club (if any)

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    Short Answer

  • Any injuries or health issues we should know about?

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    Yes/No

  • If yes, tell us more

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    Long Answer

Contact

  • Parent / guardian name (if under 18)

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    Name

  • Email address

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    Email

  • Phone number

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    Telephone

  • Agreement

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    Consent
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Swim Squad Trial & Assessment Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a squad trial assessment?

It’s a way for a swimming club to gather a swimmer’s times, experience, and commitment before a competitive squad trial. This form collects that information in one place so coaches can assess candidates consistently and decide who to invite for a poolside trial.

Who should complete this trial form?

Swimmers hoping to join a competitive squad, or their parents for under-18s, should complete it before trialling. It suits clubs recruiting into performance or development squads and helps coaches compare candidates against clear, consistent criteria.

Why ask for best times?

Best times by event and course give coaches an objective sense of where a swimmer sits and which squad might suit. Collecting them upfront means the poolside trial can focus on technique, attitude, and potential rather than gathering basic data.

What commitment do squads expect?

The form asks how many sessions a week a swimmer can commit to, because competitive squads rely on consistent attendance. Understanding availability early helps coaches place swimmers in a group whose schedule and expectations they can realistically meet.

Do you collect injury information?

Yes. The form asks about any injuries or health issues and gives space for detail, so coaches can plan training safely and support each swimmer. It also helps them interpret current times fairly if a swimmer is returning from a setback.

Is this assessment form free to use?

Yes — it’s completely free with a Fun Forms account. You can customize every field, restyle it to match your brand, embed it on your website in seconds, and it needs no coding at all.

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