Squad Equipment
We require all swimmers to bring their own squad equipment to Squad and SwimFit sessions. This includes goggles, swimmers, swim cap, towel, flippers, pool buoy and a kick board if you have one. Please note that while we once occasionally lent equipment, we can no longer do so due to COVID-19 [...]
Squads are back!
Hi Everyone, It's great to be back at Victoria Park Pool and training again. I have to admit it is hard after 20 weeks away from a structured squad program, although it has to be said ...it is good to be back in the saddle. I'm super impressed with those who've [...]
Classes are Back!
Hi Everyone, We're into our second week of classes now at the City of Sydney Pools. I can't tell you how much we enjoy being back teaching and helping non-swimmers become swimmers, and swimmers become even better swimmers. The team and I truly love our work. As in our previous newsletter [...]
Squad Training Update
Hi Everyone, I know some of you are itching to get back into training at the pool, even in winter! It feels like it has been forever, doesn't it. Well it has... sixteen long weeks in fact. We miss you and we can't get back into it! We have been advised [...]
We miss you!
Hi Everyone, Gosh, how the team and I miss you. It's been sixteen long weeks since we were last at the pools teaching swimming! Thankfully this week we started back at Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre with Private Lessons on Wednesdays and Thursdays. These will expand into other days and the [...]
Swimming in the time of COVID-19
During this COVID-19 lockdown many swimmers have struggled, very much like fish out of water. The pools were all closed, even those at the ocean. There was a hush on social media when the call went out, “Does anyone know which beaches are open for swimming?” The silence was deafening. Many [...]
Sydney Swimmers May Newsletter
Hi Everyone, It's been a while since we last spoke. I hope you've been keeping well and safe during this strange and surreal period, taking the time to pause and rest during the lockdown. If you have been part of the essential services teams who have been supporting us all, a [...]
DSS May 2020 Newsletter
Hi Everyone, It has been a while since we last spoke. I hope you're keeping well and safe during these challenging times. If you have been in lockdown like me, you have probably had your ups and downs. I hope you've at least managed to rest and spend time with those [...]
Sydney Swimmers March News and Coronavirus Guidelines
Hi Everyone, I want to update you on the steps we're taking in light of the COVID-19 virus. As you can appreciate it is a fast moving situation, changing daily and at times hourly. I will do my best to keep these communications coming as developments occur. At the heart of [...]
Sydney Swimmers News February Issue
It's marvellous to see everyone returning back to squad training after the holiday period. The Victoria Park Pool swimmers are certainly keen to be back as you can see from the picture above. There are a few Sydney Swimmers with some big goals in the coming months, Lizzie and Grant are [...]
Sydney Swimmers News December Issue 2
As the decade draws to a close I've been thinking about what the next ten years hold, not just for me but for our swimmers and the team. I've set myself some pretty hairy audacious goals for the next few years with some smaller gains sprinkled in along the way. Next [...]
DSS March 2019 Newsletter and Coronavirus Guidelines
Hi Everyone, I want to you update on the steps we're taking regarding your swimming classes in light of the COVID - 19 virus. As you can appreciate it is a fast moving situation, changing daily and at times hourly. I will do my best to keep these communications coming as [...]
DSS January 2019 Newsletter
Happy New Year! This month is the start of not just a new year, but a new decade. It's often at these significants times I like to think about my big hairy audacious swimming goals. How about you, what would like to achieve with your swimming this year and beyond? As [...]
DSS December 2019 Newsletter
We're super excited to have so many swimmers heading into the holiday period having realised their goals. In fact on top of our 50m Club and 25m Club we've added a new category in this newsletter, the Bronze Medallion Club. Yes, we've had a number of swimmers come to us to [...]
Sydney Swimmers News December Issue 1
As we're now into December, I thought it was timely to repost this great photo from last summer of Coach Bart and the Victoria Park squad on a Fun Friday session. It definitely feels like summer has arrived early, with all the smoky skies and warm days. A dreadful time for many in NSW with all the bushfires. [...]
Sydney Swimmers News November Issue
The Drummoyne squads are back in full swing and we've had a few swimmers return from winter hibernation to Victoria Park Pool too. Now's the time to get back into it with the warmer weather. It's not long until the Narrabeen ocean swim on Sunday, 2nd November and a favourite for Sydney Swimmers, Balmain on 17th November. The ocean [...]
The Too Cans proved you Can Too!
They did it! The Too Cans (Lizzie, Grant, Kim, Glenda and John) swam the English Channel in 14hrs 34 minutes. The conditions were tough and challenging. The team started their swim at 2.00am and finished later in the day on the 19th September. A spectacular effort, followed by many at home into the early hours of the following morning. They also raised $30,000 [...]
25m Club!
A huge congratulations to Kenny who recently swam his first 25m. Kenny started classes with us last year, but then took a break earlier this year and returned a few months ago. We're thrilled to see how well he has progressed from Beginner to Beginner 2. We look forward to seeing [...]
Spring Has Arrived!
As some of you may recall from the last newsletter, I've been away overseas. Winter is normally when I take my holidays and I usually squeeze a swim in. This time I decided to up the ante and took on the Thames Marathon, a 14km swim down the some of the [...]
Treading Water Intensive
Develop your confidence in deepwater, learn how to tread water and become more water safe in our Saturday afternoon class, Treading Water Intensive. Join Instructor Evtim and his 60 minute class, where he will teach you how to tread water with the correct technique. You'll get to hang out in the [...]
Do you know someone who can’t swim?
We currently have a Spring Special to encourage new clients. If you know of a non-swimmer or someone who needs their stroke corrected quickly, this could be the way to get them swimming just in time for summer. Our new Introductory Offer.... A fortnight of unlimited classes for just $80! If [...]
SwimFit every Saturday
There's nothing like 'have a chat kick' at the end of a SwimFit session. Run every Saturday morning, this 60 minute session will help you increase your distance, build your speed, get you swim fit as well as help you learn how to use all the swimming equipment and prepare you [...]
We’re back at Drummoyne & Cabarita!
We're starting classes back at these two amazing locations. Go online to book in or call the office. Summer is going to be fun at Drummoyne and Cabarita! Drummoyne - From Wednesday, 25th September 5.45pm - 7.15pm Cabarita - From Saturday, 28th September 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Autopay and 2019/2020 Fees
The new fees take effect from this Sunday, 8th September. Go online to MindBody or call the office now on 0431 571 161 if you'd like to purchase a class or lesson pack at the current rates. You'll notice we have introduced an additional function, autopay, to our class packs. This [...]
Video & Stroke Correction Clinics SALE
Not only have we've opened up our Video and Stroke Correction Clinics to swimmers who are at the Intermediate to Advanced level, we've dropped the fee for spring. We are now offering the clinics for $60 per clinic, a 25% discount. If you're preparing for a triathlon, an Iron Man event, [...]
