Training Sessions
for Competitive Squad
Christmas 2008 Session Times
We will have reduced sessions times over the festive period. However, it is very important that swimmers who are available to train do so.
If you take 2 weeks off training it can take a month or more for the swimmer to get back to the fitness level they were at before stopping! Remember the main part of the competitive season starts Feb 2009.
| Thurs 18th Dec | pm | NORMAL 1800 - 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 20th | am | NORMAL 0745 - 0845 |
| Mon 22nd | pm | 1830 -2000 |
| Tue 23rd | NO SWIMMING | |
| Wed 24th | NO SWIMMING | |
| Thur 25th | NO SWIMMING | |
| Mon 29th | pm | 1830 - 2000 |
| Tue 30th | pm | 1830 - 2000 |
| Wed 31st | pm | NO SWIMMING |
| Mon 5th Jan '09 | pm | BACK TO NORMAL |
Normal Squad Session Times
The squad is divided into Development, Junior and Top & Performance groups. Junior & Development squads have two levels, 1 & 2. The members of each group are displayed on the Club noticeboard & on the web under Squad Info.
Check the table below to see which sessions are available to you. Land training is on a Monday @ 6.15pm by invitation only.
| Chelsea | Kensington | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group / Level | Sun | Sun* | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Sat | Hrs |
| Development Level 2 | 1800-1930 | 1000-1130 | 1830-1930 | x | x | 1800-1900 | 1600 or 1645 | 5.75 |
| Development Level 1 | 1800-1930 | 1000-1130 | 1830-1930 | x | x | 1800-1900 | 1730-1830 | 6 |
| Junior Level 2 | 1800-1930 | 1000-1130 | 1830-1930 | 1900-2030 | x | 1800-1900 | 1730-1830 | 7.5 |
| Junior Level 1 | 1800-2000 | 1000-1130 | 1930-2030 | 1900-2030 | 1830-2030 | 1900-2000 | 0745-0845 | 10 |
| Top Squad | 1800-2000 | 1000-1130 | 1930-2030 | 1900-2100 | 1830-2030 | 1900-2000 | 0745-0845 | 10.5 |
| Performance Squad | 1800-2000 | 1000-1130 | 1930-2030 | 1900-2100 | 1830-2030 | 1830-2000 | 0745-0845 | 12 |
| Masters | 1000-1130 | 0745 & 1730 | 4 | |||||
| No. of Lanes | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
*proposed
You should aim to arrive at least 5 minutes before the start times shown to prepare yourself and have time to speak with your coach or give/receive paperwork etc. Persistent latecomers will be asked to step down from the squad.
Swimmer Equipment
All members of the Junior, Top and Performance Squads are to bring along standard swimming aids to ALL sessions.
Swimmers should have as a minimum:
- A kickboard
- A pullbuoy
More advanced swimmers should also have
- Hand paddles
These items should be brought to the pool at EVERY session.
To purchase these items we recommend the SwimShop website. You can pay by credit card. Most items are usually in stock. Make sure you buy a kickboard of the appropriate size. At galas swimmers are expected to wear Club kit.
Club Kit
Club kit can be purchased by requesting items at the Club desk on a Thursday or Sunday. If they are in stock they will be delivered at the following session.
Alternatively just e-mail the office.
Club Shop
| Polo Shirt (9-10, 11-12 years) | £12 |
|---|---|
| Polo Shirt (XS, S, M, L, XL) | £12 |
| Hoodie (9-11, 12-13 years) | £18 |
| Hoodie (S, M, L) | £20 |
| Pullbuoy | £5 |
| Club Hat | £5 |
| Club Bag | £20 |