Winter swim times

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Mar 152012
 
Monday 9.30am 1 hour Westminster School ($8)
Tuesday 6.30pm 1.5 hours SAC ($4 plus pool entry)
Thursday   9.30am 1 hour Westminster pool ($8)
6.30pm 1.5 hours SAC ($4 plus pool entry)
Saturday 8.30am 1.5 hours Westminster School ($10)

Senior swimmers

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Jan 172012
 

Marion Marlins  - You may or may not be aware that the through the vigilance of our esteemed committee we have secured a government grant to assist us with a program to raise the fitness levels of our senior community by providing a specific program aimed at this demographic.  To qualify to take part participants will need to be in the 60 (ish) and above age group, and be able to swim 50 metres.   Those of you who know someone who fits this criteria may like to provide them with the details of the program.  There are some flyers available at the pool or you may like to print off the attached copy.

It is planned to run the program throughout 2012 alongside our Monday and Thursday morning training sessions.  (9.00 am – 10.00 am), commencing on Monday 30th January.  The program will suit the needs of the participants with a dedicated coach and lane available.

If you are training with the Club, in the pool, you should make yourself aware of our training rules and observe them.

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Jul 012011
 

Sunday open water swims (Seacliff to Brighton)
Club members meet at 8.45am every Sunday of the year and swim to Brighton Jetty
Disclaimer: The Sunday Seacliff to Brighton swims are not a sanctioned activity of the Marion Aussi Swimming Club but purely one of enjoyment for like minded individuals. Meet on the Seacliff Esplanade opposite Wheatland Street for a 9.00 swim. Every Sunday of the year! All welcome! A great way to start a Sunday.

Training rules

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Jul 012011
 

These rules are designed to enable each swimmer to gain the greatest value from the training session without interfering with the enjoyment and value of the session to any other swimmer.

  1. Punctuality – Swimmers should aim to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time of the session. This allows time for changing and stretching.
  2. Missing laps – Once the set has begun particularly an endurance set, try not to stop at the ends of the lane. If you fall behind try to keep going with a 5-10 second rest and aim to complete as much of the set as you can. Stop when the rest of the group finishes the set.
  3. Overtaking – If you catch another swimmer touch that person on the toes to let the swimmer know that you are there and overtake at the end of the lane. The caught swimmer, swims straight into the corner leaving room for the faster swimmer to swim through.
  4. Take-off distance – Leave at least a 5 second interval between swimmers. If numbers in the lane allow leave a 10 second interval.
  5. Illnesses – If you have any kind of illness it is best not to swim until you are well enough to complete all of the training session at a lower intensity. Trying to train while you are ill is not advised for the following reasons:
    1. You may infect everyone else.
    2. You will not get better quickly if you stress your body with training.
    3. You will not make any adaptation to training anyway.
    4. You can damage your heart if you train with a fever.
    5. Training poorly when continually ill is bad for your motivation.
  6. Injuries – All injuries must be reported to the coach before training, whether they are swimming related or not. If a body part becomes sore during training report it to the coach. Injuries can be worked around unless your doctor or specialist recommends otherwise.
  7. Who’s the boss? – I like this one. There is to be absolutely no talking while the coach is talking, and all of the coaches instructions are to followed at all times. If you are unable to do a particular task consult the coach who will advise you on how to fit in with the squad without causing yourself or others harm.