Back to Swimming – Equipment Refresh!
Getting back into our regular swimming routines is exciting, and in the process some of us are also thinking a lot about the gear we use, why we use it, and how much it helps. First things first, make sure you have a comfy pair of swimmers of your preferred style. [...]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter October 17th
A Post-Lockdown Future OCTOBER 17TH ISSUE Hi Everyone, I hope you're feeling as ecstatic as I am about our lives returning to some form of normality. The new life of living with COVID. The lifting of the 5km travel restriction and the ability for swimmers to get to the water, has made an enormous difference for many. [...]
NEW Rockdale Classes
We have some exciting news for our DSS swimmers: starting next weekend on Saturday the 23rd of October we will be running classes at the Rockdale Fitness First indoor 25m pool! They will be commencing every Saturday and Sunday mornings, with room to grow into afternoon classes on the Saturday if there's demand. Classes will [...]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter September 25th
Spring is finally here! SEPTEMBER 25TH ISSUE Isn't it wonderful to feel spring in the air? The days have just been amazing recently. This photo was taken last Sunday when I was out enjoying a picnic with friends, like many others. It was so lovely to see small groups gathering together enjoying [...]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter July 17th
Sydney Lockdown: Checking In JULY 17TH ISSUE Hi Everyone, This newsletter is a quick check in to see how you are holding up during this COVID Lockdown 2.0. I know this time can be a very real struggle for many. For me it's the uncertainly I find the hardest. But while it's challenging, [...]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter June 24th
Heron Island and COVID Updates JUNE 24TH ISSUE Hi Everyone, Unfortunately, as I'm sure you are all aware, Sydney is now under increased COVID-19 restrictions for the next few days. As a result, we are back to wearing masks in the indoor areas of all facilities except when swimming, or teaching. As [...]
Heron Island Swim – Sydney Swimmers Newsletter June 20th
Back from Heron! JUNE 20th ISSUE We're back from Heron Island! What a sensational trip with a great group, full of fabulous swimming on a quiet Queensland island during Sydney winter. What more could you ask for. We were so lucky during the week there to see such a vast array [...]
NSW Police Swim Test
Did you know we offer NSW Police Swim Test? As an accredited silver AUSTSWIM provider, we are not only authorised to conduct NSW Police Swim Tests, but we can also provide the training required to complete the Aquatic Rescue Sequence. The requirements of the Aquatic Rescue Sequence are as follows: – [...]
On the Value of Swim Buddies: Interview with Christine Martin
Christine started swimming lessons with us in January, and formed a firm friendship with a fellow new swimmer, Jacquie. Milly caught up with Christine this week to interview her about her swimming journey. M: What prompted you to want to learn to swim? C: My generation didn’t really learn to swim, [...]
News from Different Strokes Swimming
We’re back! We’re happy to announce that we're back with classes. If you haven't already been this month, we can’t wait to see you and help you look and feel your best! We're here to assist you in getting cracking on some of your 2021 New Year's resolutions and setting swimming [...]
News from Sydney Swimmers
We’re back! We’re happy to announce that we're back with squads and Open Water Training. If you haven't already been this month, we can’t wait to see you and help you look and feel your best! We're here to assist you in getting cracking on some of your 2021 New Year's [...]
DSS Newsletter – December 15th
*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Newsletters moving to MindBody in 2021 Interview with Pat Christmas Hours Gift Cards Available Online Introductory Ocean Class 2021 Lightning Surf Course January Holiday on the Sapphire Coast View this email in your browser DECEMBER 15TH ISSUE Hi Everyone, As the year is drawing to a close I can't [...]
SS Newsletter – Summer is Here!
Hi Everyone, A huge congratulations to our swimmer, Kim Cook, who took out 6th place in her category (Solo Female Under 50) of the Sri Chinmoy National Capital Swim (10km) in Canberra on the weekend, swimming without a wetsuit (see photo above!). Apparently the conditions were particularly challenging with many swimmers [...]
DSS Newsletter November 27th
Hi Everyone, I can feel the pace has picked up as we head towards the end of what has been an unbelievable year. 2020 will definitely be the year to remember, won't it? We're aware many of our swimmers will be in Sydney over the January holiday period, so we have [...]
It’s Ocean Swimming Time!
Hi Everyone, About this time of the year we would all be starting to focus on which open water events we'd be entering and the training would begin. This year the calendar is sparsely populated with one or two major events and the rest are parked - the impact of COVID. [...]
DSS December Events
Hi Everyone, The Festive Season is coming up fast; it's only six weeks until Christmas, four weeks until Hanukkah, four weeks until Dhanu Sankranti and six weeks until Geeta Jayanti. I imagine for many these festivals will be treated slightly differently this year, with the current travel restrictions in place. We're [...]
October Challenge Results & Meet the Coach
Hi Everyone, A huge congratulations to the winners of the October Challenge. It's amazing to see the results. The winner swam 53km in the month, which is like driving from Sydney to Brooklyn! You'll find out who the champions are further down in the newsletter. On Friday 11th December, Masters Swimming [...]
Meet our New Instructors!
Hi Everyone, I'm so delighted to welcome two new instructors to our team - Jelena and Diana. You will see them teaching at the City of Sydney pools and you can find their class details in MindBody. Take a look further down the newsletter to learn a bit more about each of them. Over the coming weeks we will profile each of our instructors [...]
Squads Regrouping for Summer
Hi Everyone, A huge welcome back to our "comeback" swimmers, David, Barbara, Laura, Victor, Liz, Gabby, Annabella, Sam, Mel, Shayne, Glenda and Paolo. It's great to see you all back at training. A big, warm Sydney Swimmers welcome to our newest swimmers too; Kanya, Vienna, Baiba, Sinclair, Sabine, Matthew and Caitlin. [...]
New Classes Added!
Hi Everyone, I'm delighted to see so many of you back at classes. We've even had people contact us who attended classes years ago, some back in 2016! Swimmers who want to get their swimming back on track and ready for summer. The increase in new swimmers and those returning to [...]
Squad Training Update
Hi Everyone, It great to see so many swimmers returning to, or embarking on, their squad training journey. As the weather gets warmer and a number of events return, I expect we will see more swimmers gravitate back to training. We continue our vigilance against the Coronavirus to ensure our swimmers, [...]
Swimming Update!
Hi Everyone, What wonderful weather we're having right now. I just love these spring days, such a perfect time of the year for swimming. I gather I'm not the only one as I see many of our swimmers back at classes or at the pool, which is just fabulous. I'm delighted [...]
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, pull-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 concerns. [...]
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 [...]
