Swim Training

Questions or concerns about anything swim related? Contact our swimming department or our swim co-ordinator.

2011-2012 Swim Program

General Notes

- all swimmers MUST have a valid STAC (Saskatchewan Triathlon Assoc'n Corp) and STCI (Saskatoon Triathlon Club Inc) membership. 

- You can view your current STAC membership status here.  To renew/purchase a STAC membership go here. 

- STCI memberships expire September 30 of each calendar year.  

- Purchase/renew STCI membership and register for programs here.  

- Each session has a maximum limit of registrants - first come, first registered. 

- STCI reserves the right to cancel a program if there are not enough entrants.

- No drop ins; no attending classes for which you are not registered...even if you couldn't make it to your registered class that week.

- The descriptions are provided to help you choose the appropriate session.  While we do not want to discourage anyone, please be aware that if you choose a session outside of your ability (too hard / too easy) you may be frustrated.  Our coaches prepare workouts based on the expected abilities and, unfortunately, it is impossible to tailor workouts for each individual.  This is not to say you can't register, just know that you will be doing the workout assigned by the coach. 

- You can register for as many or as few sessions as you want.

- All classes will run Oct/11 -  end of Jun/12.  The first week of classes begins Sunday, Oct. 16.

And now to our programming...

Novice -Intermediate - Advanced:

This session is for club camaraderie but also provides a good workout.  Be aware this is a 50 m pool with no shallow end; beginner swimmers are welcome but there will not be opportunity for learn to swim instruction.  Swimmers need to be able to comfortably swim 50 m continuously. This is a great opportunity to network with many of the triathletes in the club in a world-class facility.

• Sundays: 8:30 -10:00 AM Shaw Centre
• Coaches: Chris Smela & Joel Howlett
• Cost: $200
   

Learn to Swim - Beginner:

You will learn how to swim starting with the basics. Athletes must be able to swim 12.5 m (1/2 length) freestyle (front crawl) to enter this class. Total distance will be dictated by your abilities and progression. This will also be appropriate for those who can swim but don't typically swim > 800-1000 m per workout or >45 minutes. 

• Wednesdays: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Harry Bailey Shallow End
• Coaches: Don Gallo, Laura Neuburger
• Cost: $150
  **FULL** 

Novice - Intermediate - Advanced 

*geared to Novice - Intermediate but Advanced are welcome to join

You will work on stroke improvement as well as speed and endurance. Athletes will swim about 1600-2400M.

• Mondays 7:00 -8:00 PM or 8:00 -9:00 PM Harry Bailey DEEP END
• Coach: Tara Reichert
• Cost: $175

Intermediate - Advanced:

This is for those who would like a more intense workout in the evening.  Technique work will also be included.

• Wednesdays 7:00 -8:30 PM  Harry Bailey Shallow End
• Coach: Rachael Edwards
• Cost: $190
  **FULL** 

Intermediate - Advanced:

This is to get your heart pumping but also work on technique. Athletes will swim about 2500-3000+ m.

**PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN START TIME; THIS IS DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS YEARS AS WELL AS FROM PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL**

• Wednesdays: 6:15 - 7:30 AM Harry Bailey Shallow End
• Coach: Sarah Neuburger
• Cost: $180
  **FULL** 

• Fridays: 6:15 - 7:30 AM Harry Bailey Shallow End
• Coach: Joel Howlett
• Cost: $180