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| NSW |
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AUSSI Masters - NSW Masters Preso Ian Davis writes: "There are about 50 Masters clubs in the State, mostly in Sydney, but also quite a few in the Hunter and on the Central Coast, as well as Yamba, Part Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, Armidale, Dubbo, the Blue Mountains, Oak Flats, Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Griffith and Canberra. On the far north coast, there are some clubs in NSW affiliated with the Queensland Branch. And there are, of course, Branches in the NT and all the other States. There are about 1600 registered Masters swimmers in the ACT and NSW, and around 7000 around Australia.
"There are a number of Fine Ocean Swimmers who are also Masters swimmers: Peter Thiel, Rose Saltman, the lovely Cecily, Cath Rogers, Peter Gregory come to mind, as well as plodders like myself.
"It seems to me that both FOSs and Masters swimmers can benefit from joining in each other's squads and events.
Details of the clubs, their training venues and times and so on, as well as competitions, can be found on the MSNSW website.
"The next 18 months are a focus time for Masters swimming in Australia and NSW as the FINA World Masters Swim will be held in Perth at Challenge Stadium (with an open water swim) in April 2008, and the World Masters Games will be held in Sydney in October 2009 at Sydney Olympic Park, also with an open water swim. These two events may well be of interest to a number of ocean swimmers even if they are not particularly interested in Masers swimming generally."
 EzySwim says: "Ezyswim caters for all ages and abilities We provide personal service, innovative programmes and results orientated instruction. But more than that, you will feel welcome. A friendly smile, familiar face and trusted reputation is what’s been attracting customers to us since 1979”.
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| Sydney City - East - Inner West |
Bondi
Bondi Icebergs
North Bondi SLSC
Salt water (sea)
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Tues & Fri
6.30pm-7.30pm (saltwater pool)
Sat
4pm-5pm (surf) |
Mermaid Swim Academy, where Prof. Mermaid Jo will take you in hand. Caters to all levels, particularly beginners. Pool sessions stroke correction and fitness ("endurance and speed"), aims for 2km-3km per session.
Sat pm surf sessions ("in all conditions") start Nov 18, caters to levels but must be able to swim 1km non-stop freestyle. "Beginners ocean swim courses coming soon!"
$15 per session, multi-visit passes available. Email coach Mermaid (Joanna) or ph 0437 374715. |
Bondi/Clovelly
North Bondi SLSC (out the front) & Bondi Icebergs Pool
Salt water (sea)
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Thurs
6am
Fri
6.30pm, 7pm
Sat
10.30am
Mon, Wed
6.30pm |
Bondifit (Spot Anderson)
Friday 6.30pm & Saturday 10.30am - Surf swim, beginner to advanced – 2 coaches, with a board paddler.
Thursday – 6am: Intermediate to advanced (minimum requirement is 2km non-stop freestyle)
Friday: 7pm: Clovelly - Flat water – Beginners welcome!
Bondi Icebergs (pool): Mon 6.30pm, stroke correction, Wed 6.30pm Squad. |
Bondi/Clovelly
North Bondi, Clovelly beaches
Beach
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Mon
6.30-7.30pm
(Clovelly)
Fri
6-67.30am
(North Bondi)
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HERT - coach Chris Hanrahan ph 0408632383 - website - email. For squad fees and venue information download our program from website.
2-4km open water swimming, includes skills and drills. Mix of triathletes, open water swimmers and fitness swimmers. Includes skill work and general conditioning - get ready for swom swim runs, sand sprints and ab workouts. A little help never hurts.
Free parking early in the morning at North Bondi, free parking at Clovelly. |
Botany
Botany Pool
Fresh water
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Mon - Wed - Fri
6am-7.30am ("Performance")
Mon - Tues - Thurs
4.30pm-5.30pm ("Parent Social Fitness")
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Coach Chad Schneider runs Sea's the Limit swim club. We're told Coach Chad runs very good squads and we know he has a particular interest in ocean swimming. Don't let him talk you into kilometre after kilometre of pure butterfly, though.
Winter sessions at Victoria Park (in the crux of Broadway, Parramatter Rd and City Rd, near Sydney Uni.
Phone Coach Chad on 02 9665 1662 or email. |
City
Boy Charlton Pool, The Domain
Salt water (harbour) |
Mon - Fri
6-7.15am
Tues, Thurs
7-8am, 8-9am
Mon - Wed
6-7.15pm
Fri
12-1pm
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Sydney Tunas - Coach: Matt Weber - email - website - phone 0410 557 940.
Salt water pool (Yippeee! Boofheads float!)
Sessions 2-4km, stroke analysis, drills, time trials.
Pool entry $5.20. Seasonal memberships and multi-visit cards available. Squad/stroke sessions $15 casual or $200 for 20 visit pass. Corporate and school deals available.
Private lessons from absolute beginner on. Beginner stroke correction, intermediate and fast adult squads, etc.
"We wil be having race nights at ABC Pool in the future, for any swimmers from public or other squads to join in -- massive prizes to win."
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City/Alexandria
Cook & Phillip Park Pool
Ian Thorpe Pool, Ultimo
Under In Shape Gym, 182
Bourke Rd, Alexandria
Fresh water |
Mon, Wed
6am, 6pm
Fri
6am
Sat
4pm
Mon, Wed
5.45am, 7am
Fri
5.45am, 7am
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Bondifit (Spot Anderson)
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, 156 Harris St, Ultimo (from Saturday, January 12) - Mon/ Wed – 6am Squad.
Friday 6am & Saturday 4pm - Stroke Correction.
Cook & Phillip Pool, Cnr William & College St, opp Hyde Park - Mon & Wed 6pm Squad.
Alexandria – under In Shape Gym, 182 Bourke Road - Mon & Wed - 5.45am or 7am Squad.
Fri - 5.45am or 7am Stroke correction. |
City - Bondi
Bondi Beach, Cook & Phillip Park Pool, City
Salt water (Bondi - sea), Fresh water (pool) |
Wed
7-8pm, 8-9pm
Sat
9-10:15am |
STG Fitness (Colin Marshall) - ph 0419 722 553 - email - website. "STG fitness is a multisport fitness team offering a comprehensive program for Ocean Swimmers, Pool Swimmers, Triathletes and anyone who just wants to get fit. Our coaches are accomplished athletes who have many years experience both in competition and coaching."
Also works with CanToo, charity raising funds for Cure Cancer Australia through participation in swim events. If you're a member of the CanToo program, CanToo organiser Annie Crawford says, "No cost for pool entry, no cost for training session $100 tax- deductible registration for whole program ... Can Too Swim is for beginner and experienced athletes alike. We will not only provide your training schedule, but experts give information about nutrition, injury prevention, race strategy and, of course, Cure Cancer Australia and its work. Come and meet people who will inspire you in many different ways. Check out website for more information or call Annie on 0423 411 858." |
City
Cook & Philip Park Pool
Fresh water |
Mon-Sat
Twice daily weekdays, Sat am |
Be A Sport, Coaches Steve Garner and Fiona Tyler email or phone 0416 243 656. 2.5km-5km per session. $120 per month includes squads and pool entry. |
City - Surry Hills
Prince Alfred Park pool
Fresh water
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Tues, Thurs
6.30-7.45am
Wed
6.30-7.30pm
Sat
3-5pm |
HERT - coach Chris Hanrahan ph 0408632383 - website - email. For squad fees and venue information download our program from website.
2km for beginners to 5km for advanced. A mix of triathletes, open water and recreational swimmers. All levels welcome. Video analysis also available.
Pool entry $3.30 casual or $26 for 10 visit pass. Download program and fees from website.
Free parking before 8:00am, metered parking $1.10/hr weekday evenings |
City - Surry Hills
Prince Alfred Park pool
Fresh water |
Mon, Wed, Fri
6.30am |
Swim for Fitness - Dean Piazza ph 0402 616 684 - email - website.
2-4km depending on ability.
"We cater for all swimmers from ocean swimming, to triathlon swimming to swimming just for fitness. Learn the best open water techniques, drills and get fit and have fun with our mixed squads." |
Drummoyne
By the Iron Cove Bridge
Salt water (river) |
Mon & Wed
6.15am-7.15am
Stroke correction Thurs 6-7pm |
This is the squad that oceanswims.com does, when he's not hunched over a computer screen. Run by Coach Angus, caters for all grades of swimmers. Hasn't been going long, so not big crowds at this stage. Offers a good workout. We like Drummoyne Pool - Crummy Drummy, as the Balmain types used to call it - because it's in a stunning location on the river under the Iron Cove Bridge. And ... it's salt water taken from the river (cleaned on the way through to the pool proper), which means blokes float in it better than they do in fresh water pools. Reason enough alone to give it a go, we reckon. Single squad $12.50 or $8 with any season or multi-visit pass. Includes pool entry. |
Homebush Bay
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
Fresh water |
Mon - Wed - Fri
5am-7am
Mon & Wed
6.30PM-8PM |
"SOPAC Coaches" run these squads in the Olympic 2000 venue. It's a nice pool (at least, the main pool is) with a different water treatment system based on ozone rather than chlorine, so you don't come away with the all-pervasive odour of having been at a pool that's over treated. Distances 2km - 4km, depending on your speed and fitness. Good to see longer squads, which offer much more work than the standard one hour. $11 casual or $95 for a 10-swim card. Pool entry is included in the squad cost. Call 02 9752 3666 or email or website. Also contact John Murray (0418 293 519 or email) for info on SOPAC Masters. |
Leichhardt
Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Fresh water
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Mon
5.30am, 9.30am, 6.30pm
Tues
9.30am
Wed
5.30am, 6.30pm
Thurs
9.30am
Fri
5.30am, 6.30pm
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Caters to swimmers ranging from triathletes and ocean swimmers through adults who just want to keep fit, beginners to elite.Drills covered every sessions. All sessions 1.5 hours.
Adult Squad coaches Dani Andres & Yolanda Van Doornik.
For further info contact Head coach adult program Dani Andres or phone 02 9555 8344.
Single squad $12.30 (including pool entry), or multi-visit passes available. |
Tamarama
Tamarama Beach
Salt water (sea) |
Sat
10am |
TOSSers (Tamarama Ocean Swim Squad) - based in Tamarama SLSC, runs during surfing season (generally Oct - April). Coach Chris says: "Open to people who have, or
who are in training for, their Surf Life Saving bronze medallion
qualification (for insurance purposes). The squad will be in it's 6th
year this year, and goes for 1-2 hours. We attempt to cater for all
levels of ability." We've had very good reports about the quality of the swimming and the cameraderie. Website. |
Victoria Park
Cnr Broadway and City Road
Fresh water |
Mon-Fri
6-7.30pm |
Mon, Wed, Fri sessions are run by Ray Kerr. Ray's program is focused on developing all round swimming fitness and technique, covering all strokes, sprinting and endurance.
Chad Schneider takes the squads on Tues and Thurs and runs similar sessions to the squads he runs at Botany. Chad has particular skills in ocean swimming.
Squads are a mix of ocean swimmers, surf lifesavers, triathletes and pool swimmers. |
| Sydney North |
Chatswood
Inside Fitness First
Fresh water |
Tue & Thur
12.30pm – 1.30pm |
Lunch time squad, 25 indoor pool inside Fitness First. Ph 02 9412 4528. |
Lane Cove
Lane Cove Pool
Fresh water |
Mon - Wed - Fri
5.30am-7am
Mon - Wed - Thurs
7pm-8.15pm
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Coach John Thompson (Thompson Swimming) says: "... very popular amongst triathletes and ocean swimmers. The sessions run in an outdoor 50 metre pool between 1.25 and 1.5 hours. We run different lanes depending on the ability of the swimmer. Our coaches are all experienced and, of course, qualified. New members are always welcome."
Call Coach John on 0400 600 505 |
Mosman
Downstairs from Fitness First
Fresh water |
Mon - Fr
5am - 7am |
Surf & Tri Squad focused on the competitive and endurance swimmers. Health & Fit Squad focused on swimmers improving fitness.
Phone 02 9969 3888 |
North Sydney
North Sydney Pool, Milsons Pt
Salt water (harbour) |
Mon-Wed-Fri
6am-7.30am
Mon-Fri
6pm-7pm |
Badger Swim School, run by former national swimmer Steve Badger. Ph 02 9966 1551 or 0412 234 567. Monthly $85 or casual $12 (pool entry separate). |
North Sydney, Manly Beach
Monte St Angelo Pool, Manly Beach
Fresh water (pool), salt water (beach - sea) |
Pool - Wed
6:30-7:30pm, 7:30-8:30pm
Beach - Sat
10am |
Coach: Jon Bell
Works with CanToo, charity raising funds for Cure Cancer Australia through participation in swim events. If you're a member of the CanToo program, CanToo organiser Annie Crawford says, "No cost for pool entry, no cost for training session $100 tax- deductible registration for whole program ... Can Too Swim is for beginner and experienced athletes alike. We will not only provide your training schedule, but experts give information about nutrition, injury prevention, race strategy and, of course, Cure Cancer Australia and its work. Come and meet people who will inspire you in many different ways. Check out website for more information or call Annie on 0423 411 858." |
North Ryde
Riverside Village Pool, Delhi Rd
Fresh water |
Mon & Wed
12.30pm-1.30pm |
Brewer Swimming. Good lunchtime squad covers around 2.5km. Heated outdoor 25m boasting clearest water in Sidnee, says Coach Brew. $10 casual or 10 swims for $85 with "Masters Card".
Phone 1300 363 019 or check out website (link above).
Stroke correction, drills covered every session, and video analysis is available on request. |
Willoughby
Willoughby Leisure Ctr
Fresh water
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Mon-Wed, Fri
5.30am
Sat 7am |
Brewer swimming runs morning training sessions, perfect for ocean swimming preparation, Coach Brew says. Graded lanes and good conditions - indoor, warm and clear. Some top swimmers including Luane Rowe, Andrew Spagnardi, Jake Nolan and others to rub shoulders with. We go between 4km and 6km - late starters and early finishers somewhat less! $10 casual or 10 swims for $85 with "Masters Card".
Phone 1300 363 019 or check out website (link above).
Stroke correction, drills covered every session, and video analysis is available on request. |
| Sydney South |
Caringbah, Cronulla
Caringbah Leisure Centre, Cronulla Pool (on Cronulla Beach)
Fresh water (pool), salt water (beach - sea) |
Pool - Wed
6:30 -7:30pm
Beach - Sat
9-10:15am |
Coach: Kevin Neilson
Distances 1km, 2km, 2.7km
Works with CanToo, charity raising funds for Cure Cancer Australia through participation in swim events. If you're a member of the CanToo program, CanToo organiser Annie Crawford says, "No cost for pool entry, no cost for training session $100 tax- deductible registration for whole program ... Can Too Swim is for beginner and experienced athletes alike. We will not only provide your training schedule, but experts give information about nutrition, injury prevention, race strategy and, of course, Cure Cancer Australia and its work. Come and meet people who will inspire you in many different ways. Check out website for more information or call Annie on 0423 411 858." |
| Engadine |
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Roselands
Roselands Ave (next to Coles car park)
Fresh water |
Fri
7am |
"Slacker" swimmer Lara writes: "A rather pathetic group of us more ‘mature’ swimmers gather at Roselands swimming pool at 7:00 am on a Friday to churn up and down .... In spite of our coach, Col Robson, one day remarking that our attempts at butterfly made us look more like a group of ‘retarded moths’, we continue to assemble at the shallow end come rain hail or shine. And most importantly, so does Col.
Pool entry is $ 5.00 plus $2.50 for a quality half-hour of stroke correction from the lovely Col who is always keen to share the woes of his errant golf swing, unsuccessful footy tips or recent speeding camera fines with a captive audience.
"Group size varies from two or three crazies on cold winter mornings (when everyone has had red wine and Thai takeaway the night before and just can’t be bothered) to about 10 when the weather is fine and the planets are aligned.
"We generally do a 200m warm up, any variety of drills to iron out our kinks (such as unbent elbows, poor kicking, exaggerated breathing or whatever the majority of us seem to be stuffing up that particular day), followed by a few sprints (which are ALWAYS met with a chorus of whinges and pleading for shorter distances and / or longer times), a medley or two, a quick post mortem ………. and then a hot shower ! We usually do 1.2 – 1.4 km.
"Ages of the punters range from 19 to 90 (ok, not quite 90 but probably late 50s). There is a wide range of fitness and abilities but the important thing is that we all have a good time. We put in the effort but none of us takes it too seriously. Some of the nicer outcomes is that friendships have been formed, you can justify that extra piece of cake or glass of wine during the week and many of us now compete (ok, I mean complete) in ocean swims …… oh and we are all better swimmers these days!!
"Ph 9789 9302. Outdoor 50 m and 25 m pools open all year round. Use of spa and segregated saunas is included in the entry price."
We know Coach Col, and he is very good. |
Sutherland
Sutherland Leisure Centre, Waratah St
Fresh water |
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| Sydney West |
Birrong
(Bankstown)
Fresh water
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Mon - Fri
5am - 6am |
Outdoor 50m pool, Coach Matt focuses on fitness and stroke development. Phone 02 9743 9377 |
| Central Coast - Newcastle - Hunter |
Charlestown
Charlestown Swimming Centre,
Dickinson St
Fresh water
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Most days
5.30am, 4 or 5pm
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Adult squads 4km. Coach Peter Mauro. "All levels catered for: Learn to swim through to professional athletes. Head Coach Peter Mauro has a sport science degree (with honours) and level 2 coaching accreditation." Ph 02 49437041. |
Kincumber
Kerta Rd
Fresh water |
Mon - Thur
7.15pm - 8.15pm
Tue & Thu,
9.30am - 10.30am
Sat
7.30am - 8.30am |
Swim Fit Adult Squad - fresh water pool - website - email info or phone 02 4368 2422. Coaches David Sneddon and Anabelle Copeman, distances covered 2.3km to 3.3km. $10.00 per visit,
10-visit Swim Fit card $80.00. Evening squads (Coach David) aimed at surf, triathlon, masters and open water swimmers. All strokes covered. Tue and Thur am squads stroke correction with Coach Annabelle. Sat am squad all levels. |
| North Coast |
Casino
Casino Olympic Pool
Fresh water
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Tues, Thurs
6-7am |
Casino Crackups are the "club". Not sure how formal they are, but they know how to have a good time. Sessions of 2-2.3km. $5 per session with a season pass. Coach is Michael Freney ph 02 6662 1485. "Michael is a Silver Level Coach with ASCTA. Friendly swim group aged from 16 to 60. New members welcome." |
Kingscliff
Kingscliff Pool
Salt water
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Mon, Wed, Fri
6-7pm |
Coach Wes Ross ph 0419 405 745.
Salt water pool. Distances 2.5 - 3.5km.
Costs : $8 ($5.50 for season pass holders)
"There is also an informal OW swim on Sunday arvos at either Tweed Heads or Cudgen Creek." (Contact Helen 0418 859 116 for more info.) |
Lismore
Summit
Fresh water |
Tue, Thur
6-7am |
Lismore Indoor Squad, 25m pool, fresh water, distances between 2.5km-4km, one hour between 4pm and 6pm, Coach Louis St Laurent, former Canadian national rep - email - phone 02 6681 6658. |
Lismore/Ballina
Duck Creek Mountain Masters
Fresh water |
Mon, Thurs
6.15pm
(Lismore)
Tues, Thurs
6.30pm
(Ballina) |
The Ducks - Coach Ken Malcolm ph 02 6624 2289 (a/h) - email - website.
Lismore - Trinity College - $6.60 per session or $30 per month
Ballina Indoor Pool - $5 per session.
Costs include entry and coaching.
"2-3km per session. Mixed group of ages and abilities in both squads. Both groups have highly qualified coaches and varied programs to suit most people. If there was enough interest, there is a possibility of Wednesday night at Trinity in Lismore and morning training at the town pool in Lismore Mon-Wed-Fri 6am." |
| Illawarra - South Coast |
Mollymook
Mollymook SLSC
Salt water (sea) |
Sat-Sun
8.30am |
Coach John says: "Holidaying on the beautiful south coast of NSW and want some company to swim with in the ocean? Mollymook Beach is the place to go. Every Sat and Sun morning of the year there are a group of swimmers who meet in front of the Mollymook surf club at around 8.30am.
"Depending on conditions, the swim can be anywhere from 1.5 to about 3 ks. Its all very social and a lot of fun. Dolphins are usually in abundance all year round, while the occasional whale has come in close for a sticky beak at the swimmers.
"I know there are some who frown on wetsuits but all this winter our water temp has hovered around 14 degrees, so if you are down our way over winter and early spring, bring your wettie. By around Feb to march our water temp is a more comfortable 22 to 24 degrees and stays that way (usually) right through April and into May."
Coach John ensures they're a very social lot, too. |
Shellharbour
Numb Bums, Shellharbour SLSC, North Beach
Salt water (sea) |
Most Sundays
9am |
Informal group meets at Shellharbour SLSC, North Beach, dependent on water and surf conditions. Call Rob McAlister 0405 357 461. "Our very informal social group meets most Sunday mornings at 9am at the surf club and swims along the beach froreshore. Most of the group are suf club members and/or their families, however anyone is welcome to join in, provided they are confident and competent enough to swim in the surf. Swim fins can be used. During colder months, we try and refrain from wearing wetsuits wo we can feel a part of those crazy winter swimming brigade. After each swim, we relive the experience over a warm cup of tea, coffee or chocolate and on special occasions, such as birthdays, maybe a pastry or two. During the warmer months, the swim is generally finished before the regular surf club activities get under way and the only hazards are swimming into a stray surf craft of being swum over by a group of the club Nipper members as we traverse their swimming area. Overall good fun and a very relaxed atmosphere." |
Ulladulla
Ulladulla Leisure Centre,
Green St
Fresh water |
Mon & Thurs
6pm-7.30pm |
This is the pool squad done by the legendary John "The Matinee Idol" Smeeth, who says: "Monday's session is all freestyle while on Thursdays we do mainly form strokes. Have a great group from real strugglers, ocean swimmers, triathletes and masters swimmers. Adult squads are run throughout the year as well as most school holidays. Any visitors to our area are most welcome. There is no need to book. Just rock up on the night. For any other info, you can call the leisure centre on 02 4455 3132 or you can contact Coach John on 0405 300 771." |
University of Wollongong
University Fitness and Aquatic Centre, Wollongong
Fresh water |
"Mornings, Lunchtimes, evenings (not all days)" |
Swim for Fitness - Coach: Jamie Turner Ph 02 4221 4700. Website. Sessions 3-4km. Fresh water pool. Coach says of costs: "It depends on the session, but at most $7 for a 1.5 hour session. This includes pool entry, showers and use of pool gear (paddles, buoy, band, kickboard). Excellent value! Parking at lunchtimes may be a hassle during semester (Autumn and spring) ... Generally 3 lanes, mixed abilities, mostly freestyle, some stroke correction. A good number of ocean swimmers train here." |
Wollongong
Various beaches from Stanwell Park to Kiama
Salt water (sea) |
Saturday mornings
9am almost year 'round |
Informal group that meet every Saturday for an ocean swim and coffee. Location is decided on the Thursday before (based on conditions, water clarity) and swimmers notified via email. If you would like to be placed on the list or want extra informaiton, email John Haw. "This is not a squad ... it's more like bushwalking in the ocean. Usually journey swims (around headlands). Various abilities, some swimmers take off fast and give themselves a workout, others wear fins, wetsuits and focus on the scenery." |
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| West |
Bathurst
Fresh water |
Mon - Fri
5am - 7am
Mon, Wed, Fri
6pm-7pm |
A newly renovated venue, outdoor heated 50m pool and indoor heated 25m pool. Adult program caters for all abilities. Surf & Tri Squad for elite swimmers seeking to improve competition results and improve skills. Health & Fit Squad offers casual swimmers a structured program in a social environment to improve fitness and skills.
Phone 02 6331 3333 |
| Queensland |
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| Brisbane |
Queensland Uni
Cnr Blair Dr & Union St
Uni of Qld
St Lucia
Fresh water |
Mon - Fri
5.30am-7am, 8.45am-9.45am, 12 noon-1pm,
6pm-7.30pm
Sat
7.30am-9am
Sun
3.30pm-5pm |
Coach Peta says: "Our beautiful, outdoor 50m pool is located (in the) University of Queensland .... We run four squads a day during the week and one each on Saturday and Sunday. Anyone is welcome to attend. A casual squad entry (which includes pool entry) costs $11.50. A 10 visit pass is $97.75. A 3 month pass is $280.00 and 12 months is $810.00 The prices are reduced if you become a member of UQ Sport for $90 per year. The most popular days are Mon, Wed and Fri and the busiest squad is at 5.30am but there is always plenty of room." Coaches include Peta Medhurst, Jae Marr, Mark Que, Andrew Ducet.
Website for more info |
Somerville
South Brisbane
Fresh water |
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
5.30am-7am |
Somerville Sports & Aquatic Centre, Coach Aaron Clarke says: "We have a squad that has Master swimmers, ocean swimmers, triathlete, etc. Great squad, occasional social events, cover approx. 4km per seassson." $8./50 per squad or $25.50 per week. Ph 0417 602 940 or email Aaron. New coach: Luke Stafford, a very good fellow whom oceanswims.com can recommend. Email Luke (click here). |
| Gold Coast |
Bond Uni
Robina
Fresh water |
Mon, Wed, Thurs
5.30pm-6.45pm, |
"Swimmers from all backgrounds are welcome -- surf lifesaving, open water, triathlon etc are all catered for. Sessions 3-4km. Coach: Colin Braund - email - phone 040896910.
$7 per session plus pool entryof $4. Pool memberships can be purchased on a monthly 3 monthly 6 monthly or yearly |
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Townsville
Tobruk Pool,
The Strand |
Mon - Fri
5.30am-7am
Sat
7am-9am |
Coach Luc Senent says: "Mainly adult squad at different levels including Masters, Triathletes, Surf Lifesavers and Open Water swimmers. Many of the squad swim in the local Strand Series, the Magnetic Is swim, and 20 swimmers did the 2007 Green Is Swim." Historic, fresh water pool on the beachfront. Distances 3.5km - 4.5km, $7 per session or $65 for 10-session pass. Phone 07 4772 6550 for more info. |
| Victoria |
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| City - East |
Eltham
Eltham Tri Club
Fresh water |
Mon
7pm-8pm
(Latrobe Uni)
Mon
6.45pm-8pm
(Greensborough pool)
Tue, Fri
6-7am (Greensborough)
Wed
8pm-9.30pm
(Eltham Leisure Ctr)
Fri
6pm-7pm
(Greensborough pool) |
These are "in principle" times (see left) as there are, says the club, "several redevelopments going on which continue to disturb our schedule ... Interested parties should check our website for up to the minute information". Friday evening squads will take place when demand is sufficient. Check the website (link above) for details. |
Elwood-Brighton
Salt water (bay)
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Fri
6am
(Every Friday during summer)
Distances: 3.2km or 1.6km + 1.6km walk back to start
Website
Email |
Informal swim group, starts and finished at Elwood Lifesaving Club. An anonymous information tells us: "This swim began a few years ago when we (a group of long course triathletes) realised that there is only so long one can swim pole-to-pole at Elwood - it's like doing your long ride on the velodrome! The Friday morning swim starts from the Elwood SLC. We head out to the right hand pole, turn left and swim the 1.6km "lap" directly down to the red navigation pole at Brighton marina entrance. Here we chew the fat for a few minutes then swim the same course in return. You chose whatever pace suits you - flat out or easy. There are no rules. The swim is on every Friday morning from October 26, 2007, right through summer.
"This is a long swim and can be difficult in rough conditions. This is not a regular coached session and is completely unsupported - no coaches, no lifegaurds and no turning bouys etc. It is definetly not suitable for inexperienced swimmers. You should be 100% confident in your ability in the open water, and to cover the distance in all conditions." |
Narre Warren
Casey Seals, Casey ARC
Fresh water
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Mon, Wed
7-8:30pm |
Coach: Ebony Ebenwaldner, former winner of Lorne Pier to Pub - email - website - ph 0403 963 468.
Fresh water pool. Distances up to 4.5km, graded to ability.
Costs: Club members $3.50 per session ($30 10 x swim), non-club members $4.50 ($45 10 x swim), plus Pool entry ($4).
"We have a mix of pool competitors, open-water competitors and fitness swimmers. Ebony changes training focus depending on time of year. Sept to Dec is OWS training focus. Non-members welcome at training.
Club members eligible for club OWS Award." |
South Melbourne
Powerpoints Masters, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
Fresh water |
Mon
6-7.30am
6.30-8pm
Wed
6-7.30am
Thurs
6.30-8pm
Sat
9-10.30am
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"Members only - visitors welcome but for insurance purposes they have to become members after 3 training sessions with us unless a member of another AUSSI club. There are always at least 2 lanes of swimmers & we cater for a range of ability from National Masters record holders to general fitness swimmers. The club has a long tradition of ocean swimming, including among its founders two surf life saving clubs."
Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, discounted price for 20 visit card for AUSSI members for entry to pool and then pay the coach $5 on poolside.
3-4,000 m per session, two qualified coaches. Ph 03 9482 9212 - website. |
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Challenge Stadium
Claremont Masters SC
Fresh water |
Tues, Thurs
7-8pm
Fri
9.30-10.30am
Sunday
4.30- 5.30pm |
Coaches Richard Hughes / Elena Nesci (click to email) or phone 0415 314 082 or website.
Members only.
Annual fee - $95.
Pool entry - evenings $4.80, daytime $2.30 or multivisit cards available at discounted rate.
"We welcome all swimmers over the age of 20 who want to swim for fitness, friendship and fun. Friendly atmosphere with a good mix of competitive and social swimmers."
2-3km per session depending on standard |
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