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Wednesday Open Water Swim Training

Swim training has now finished for 2010 and will re-start May 2011, exact dates to be announced

Wednesday Evening Open Water Swim Training

7:00-8:00pm, May-September

What is it?

Open water swim training takes place every Wednesday evening 7.00-8.00pm at the Three Sisters Water Ski Centre www.3sisterswaterski.com, situated 5 minutes from Junction 25 (Wigan) off the M6, the cost for the session is £5 payable on the night. During each session we operate 3-5 groups ranging from beginners through to elite swimmers and coaches will be on lake side to instruct each group and provide safety cover.

How does it work?

The session is delivered very much like a standard triathlon club swimming session. There will be a coach to lead each group and the session generally starts with a warm up, continues to a main set and finally a cool down. The novice group focuses on basic openwater skills such as sighting, swimming in a straight line and dealing with nerves! The advanced groups are more focused on conditioning with sessions ranging from 2500-3500m per week, with the majority at race pace or faster. All swimmers will be part of a structured session and under the observation of a coach, there is no option for you to enter the water and swim alone.

What do I need before I can swim?

Before you join us YOU MUST REGISTER FOR OPEN WATER SWIMMING IN ADVANCE. This is totally free and it requires you to provide us with some basic personal information. All of this information is protected and will be used to help us plan the training sessions to the best of our ability. By providing this information you are also preventing the need for time consuming registration processes on the evening of each swim and allow us to start at 7:00pm prompt each evening. The registration document only needs to be completed once and you must complete it at least 6 hours before your first visit. The registration document will be live for the start of the 2011 swim season.

Every evening you must sign the pre-prepared register as you pay and wear a colour wrist band to show that you have done so. There is only one entry and exit point from the water to enable the coaches to keep an accurate record of those swimming. Please arrive from 6:30 onwards to ensure a prompt start to the session. Wetsuits are compulsory and you must bring with you a brightly coloured swim cap. We will have caps for sale but suggest that you purchase your own.

How do I get there?

The location is close to the centre of Wigan, to download directions GO HERE

Need more information?

Lauren Roberts

Office Manager

The Endurance Coach LTD

Northern House

2A North Rd

St Helens

Merseyside

WA10 3TL

email: admin@theendurancecoach.com

tel: 01744 732607