Group Coached Swim Sessions

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Group Introduction to Open Water Session

Have you ever wanted to swim in Open Water but worried about how to start? If so, a small group introduction to open water swimming is perfect for you. Maximum of six people on the session.

This 1.5 hour session with a STA Qualified Open Water Swim Coach includes: -

  • a briefing of what to expect

  • advice on assessing risks

  • weather conditions and OW swimming

  • guidance on entry & exit to open water

  • open water swim kit guidance

  • what kit to put on first, and why?

  • organising your kit for post swim

  • the easiest way to put on a wetsuit

  • advice and practising of water acclimatisation skills & techniques

  • wetsuit removal (It's a skill!)

  • Q&A

2023 Dates for Group Intro Sessions, Coniston water: -

  • 23 January - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 14 February - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 1, 6, 14, 20, 27 March - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 17, 21, 24, 27 April - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 May - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 22, 26, 30 June - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 19 July - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 30 August - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 6, 11, 18, 25 September - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 2, 9, 16, 30 October - 09:30 - 11:00

  • 6, 13, 20, 27 November - 09:30 - 11:00 (Cold water Swimming specific)

  • 4, 11 December - 09:30 - 11:00 (Cold water Swimming specific)

    All of these dates are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until a booking has been made. If none of the above dates are suitable for you, please get in touch to discuss other options.

 
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Group Open Water Development

A session option for those who have swum in Open Water before, and are now wanting to improve skills and technique.

Maximum of six people on the session.

This 1.5 hour 1-2-1 session with a STA Qualified Open Water Swim Coach includes: -

  • a briefing of what to expect

  • safe entry & exit to open water

  • advice on acclimatising to differing water temperatures

  • swimming straight & sighting

  • adjustments for stroke technique

  • Q&A & chat

2023 Dates for Group Open Water Development Sessions, Coniston water : -

  • 23 January - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 14 February - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 1, 6, 14, 20, 27 March - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 17, 21, 24, 27 April - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 May - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 22, 26, 30 June - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 19 July - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 30 August - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 6, 11, 18, 25 September - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 2, 9, 16, 30 October - 12:00 - 13:30

  • 6, 13, 20, 27 November - 12:00 - 13:30 (Cold water Swimming specific)

  • 4, 11 December - 12:00 - 13:30 (Cold water Swimming specific)

    All of these dates are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until a booking has been made. If none of the above dates are suitable for you, please get in touch to discuss other options.

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Advanced Swimmer

A session for seasoned Open Water Swimmers, who want to train with others, whilst also having the benefit of stroke checks trying maintain a efficient stroke over longer distances, and to reduce injury.

Maximum of six people on the session.

This 1.5 hour 1-2-1 session with a STA Qualified Open Water Swim Coach includes: -

  • a briefing of what to expect

  • reminder about the benefits of good acclimatisation techniques

  • motivation (keeping going) and using mini markers

  • swimming straight & sighting

  • adjustments for stroke technique

  • drafting and overtaking advice and practicing

  • buoy turns advice and practicing

  • fueling and hydration during training and before your swim

  • feeding and hydrating while swimming advice and practice

  • Q&A & chat

2023 Dates for Group Advanced Sessions, Coniston water : -

  • No current set dates, as these will depend on interest and will be set and advertised around clients availability.

  • Please get in touch if you are interested in this type of session.