Summer Holiday Training Times 2023
As in previous years we will be reducing training slightly over August to allow swimmers a little break and for the coaching team to get some much needed rest, before we begin in earnest the new season in September.
Swimming has an incredibly long season, probably longer than any other sport, and, with this in mind, it is very important for us all to regenerate and refresh during August so we can come back in September with renewed energy. It is also important to note that keeping a good degree of aerobic base fitness during August will give our swimmers a distinct advantage going into the early season meets which begin with our Club Sprint Meet (closing date 11th September).
August will not only be a time for light aerobic training but a great opportunity for a real push on our skills and technique on all four strokes, or should I say 5 strokes, as underwater skill is known to be the 5th stroke. So yes August is a time for us to focus on our techniques and skills whilst maintaining a base fitness. When swimmers are back from their summer holidays I would strongly encourage everyone to make the most of the sessions we put on, this will lead us nicely into the Club Sprints and then onto the North Mids and the Arena League which both take place in October.
Lessons and Transition
Lessons and Transition will continue as normal over the holidays. There may be some opportunities for additional sessions but we will post these closer to the time.
Summer Training Schedule
All training as normal up to and including Sunday 6th August. The Summer training schedule begins week beginning Monday 7th August.
- All evening training as normal.
- Morning training takes place on Monday, Friday and Saturday only.
- Gold and Silver are welcome to attend Monday morning 5-6:30am.
- Land training will continue every Monday 6:15-7:15pm and Friday 6-6:45pm.
- The Sunday 7-8pm gym session with Michael will also continue during August. There will be NO gym session on Sunday 13th August
- Monday 28th August is bank holiday, training will be 6-8am Juggernaut & Masters, 8-9am Development, NO Land Training.
We as a club have had an absolutely wonderful season with so much to celebrate for all our swimmers. Our results don’t happen through chance, it is many hours of hard work, commitment and dedication from all swimmers, coaches, parents and committee. So well done and thank you to everyone who has contributed to our clubs results, an outstanding team effort.
It has been an absolute whirlwind of an 11 months, with lots and lots to celebrate. Of course all the success doesn’t mean a thing unless it is done with a big smile on the face, so I hope everyone enjoyed the season, because we at Winsford want to try and encourage a life long love for the sport. So keep enjoying what you do, it is great to be known as ‘a swimmer’.
On behalf of all the coaching and teaching team, we would like to wish all our members a lovely summer break and we look forward to welcoming everyone back from their holidays, ready and raring to go in September for the 2023-2024 season.
Winsford Swim Team, Developing Excellence in Swimming.
See you at the pool
Dan.
