Training Sessions-Swim (SYD)

2.5KM or 2KM or 1KM OCEAN SWIM PROGRAM

EVENT DATE:               Macquarie Big Swim 2.5km
GOAL EVENT DATE:   Sunday, January 29, 2012
AND/OR
EVENT DATE:               Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic 2km or 1km
GOAL EVENT DATE:   Sunday, February 5, 2012
 

When is training?

Swim 2.5km or 2km or 1km 
Training commences on Wednesday, November 2 or Thursday, November 3, 2011  
12 week training program (one week off over Christmas 23 Dec until 31 Dec):  Raise $1,250 (+ $100 joining fee) 

**Registrations have now closed for the Sydney Swim program 2011/2012** 

PLEASE NOTE: EACH CAN TOO PARTICIPANT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REGISTERING THEMSELVES IN THEIR GOAL EVENT. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ENTER INTO YOUR GOAL EVENT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRAINING.

What happens at training?

Wednesday or Thursday Pool Sessions - 1.5 hour:

  • Basic instruction for non-experience swimmers. Flippers & a kickboard will be required for these people
  • Stroke correction for ALL swimmers to help us swim like Thorpie
  • Race specific swim sets for beginners to advanced swimmers
  • Lanes of swimming to be graded on ability
  • Expert guest speakers talking on a variety of issues

Saturday Surf Session - 1.5 hour:

  • Water Safety to make beginners feel confident
  • Learning about the ocean including rips, sand banks & waves
  • Surf skill work including getting under waves, using rips, wading across sand banks and catching waves
  • Building up the distance swum to prepare for the big day
  • Free shark repellent!!!

Throughout the remainder of the week you will be doing cross training and core strength work to make sure that you have what it takes to reach your goal. This will only take ½ to 1 hour out of your day. It’s that simple! Follow the program for the Swim of Your Life!!

For more information on training please call Gail in the office on (02) 8072 6124 or email

Where is Training?


EAST

City / Bondi Beach -

Pool Session

Surf Session

Group

Training Session

Cook and Phillip Pool, College Street, Sydney

Bondi Beach

All Levels

WED: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
SAT: 8:30am - 10:00am

Cook and Phillip Pool, College Street, Sydney

Bondi Beach

All Levels

WED: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
SAT: 8:30am - 10:00am

Cook and Phillip Pool,
College Street, Sydney

Bondi Beach

All Levels

THURS: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
SAT: 8:30am - 10:00am

Alexandria / Bondi Beach

Pool Session

Surf Session

Group

Training Session

All Sorts Fitness Centre,
184 Bourke Road, Alexandria

Bondi Beach

All Levels

WED: 6:45pm - 8:15pm
SAT: 9:45am - 11:00am

All Sorts Fitness Centre,
184 Bourke Road, Alexandria

Bondi Beach-

All Levels -

WED: 7:15pm - 8:45pm -
SAT: 8:30am - 10:00am

Rose Bay / Bondi Beach

Pool Session

Surf Session

Group

Training Session

Kincoppal Rose Bay,
Cnr New South Head Rd and Vaucluse Rd, Rose Bay

Bondi Beach

All Levels

WED: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
SAT: 9.45am - 11.00am

NORTH

North Sydney / Manly Beach -

Pool Session

Surf Session

Group

Training Session

Monte St Angelo College Pool,
Berry Street, North Sydney

Manly Beach

All Levels

WED: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
SAT: 1km 8:45am - 10:00am
2/2.5km 9:45am - 11:00am

Monte St Angelo College Pool, Berry Street, North Sydney

Manly Beach

All Levels

WED: 7:00pm - 8:30pm -
SAT: 1km 8:45am - 10:00am
2/2.5km 9:45am - 11:00am

Mac Uni / Newport Beach

Pool Session

Surf Session

Group

Training Session

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre,
Gymnasium Road
(off Culloden Road),
North Ryde

Newport Beach

All Levels

THURS: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
SAT: 9.00am - 10.30am

Terrey Hills / Newport Beach

Pool Session

Surf Session

Group

Training Session

Terrey Hills Swim Centre,
31 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills

Newport Beach

All Levels

WED: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
SAT: 9.00am - 10.30am

SOUTH

Caringbah / Cronulla Beach

Pool Session

Surf Session

Group

Training Session

Caringbah Leisure Centre, Jacaranda Street, Caringbah

Cronulla Beach

All Levels

WED: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
SAT: 9.00am - 10.30am

 

 
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