Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter January 21st
Welcome Back JANUARY 21 ISSUE Hi Everyone, Welcome back to swimming classes in 2023 and huge welcome to all our new swimmers! I hope your break was as lovely as mine; full of swimming, resting, reading and eating. These major holiday periods offer many of us a wonderful chance for a slow, haze filled downtime. A […]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter December 17th
Holiday Season DECEMBER 17 ISSUE Hi Everyone, What a year it has been! A challenging time for many as we try to get back into a more “normal” life after the past couple of years of COVID. I have come to realise, as with many things, including learn to swim, or correcting your stroke, it takes […]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter October 14th
Achievements and Inspirations OCTOBER 14TH ISSUE Hi Everyone, I’m so thrilled to see so many of our swimmers hitting their aquatic milestones in time for summer. Nothing makes my heart sing more than seeing our swimmers progress. Take a look at those who’ve just joined our 25m and 100m Clubs in this newsletter. If you want […]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter August 29th
Launching our App! AUGUST 29TH ISSUE Hi Everyone, Thankfully winter is nearly at an end, with Thursday heralding in warmer weather on the first day of Spring. The first of September is also the start of the summer swim season, with many ocean swim events commencing. If you haven’t already thought about getting your swimming into […]
Sydney Swimmers Newsletter August 6th
Here Comes the Sun AUGUST 6th, 2022 ISSUE Hi Everyone, It feels like Sydney is pretty empty at the moment with many people travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, making up for lost time after the closed borders of the last couple of years. This coupled with people being away with flu, colds and the dreaded COVID […]
Equipment Check: Thermal Swimwear
We might be past the halfway mark of winter this year, but that doesn’t mean I’m not still feeling the cold. Are you someone who gets affected by the cold, or does the temperature impact your decision to swim or not? You’re not alone! Fortunately, some awesome brands out there have our back with thermal […]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter July 30th
New Season Updates JULY 30 ISSUE Hi Everyone, We’re very excited to be returning to Prince Alfred Park Pool mid August. As lovely as it has been running our classes indoors at Cook and Phillip Park Pool, particularly in the wet and cold, it will be great to be able to bring back our mid […]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter June 11th
Title JUNE 11TH ISSUE Hi Everyone, I have just returned from a fabulous week of swimming and snorkelling on Heron Island. This beautiful island is in fact a cay (a reef of coral) located on the Barrier Reef in Queensland. If you’re ever in need of a great reason to learn to swim, a holiday on an island with […]
Sydney Swimmers Newsletter May 25th
WINTER SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 25TH ISSUE Hi Everyone, Seeing steam rising from the water as I head towards Victoria Park Pool just before 6.00am, always warms my soul. It reassures me. I know all be well and I will be warm, particularly as it feels like winter has hit early this year. I know a few of our swimmers have […]
Different Strokes Swimming Newsletter May 22nd
What’s coming up this winter? MAY 22ND ISSUE Hi Everyone, We have a few announcements for you in this newsletter, all aimed at keeping you swimming through the cooler months. It certainly does feel like winter has hit with the drop in temperature these past few days. It seems winter has started early this year! I know a […]