Penguins
Penguins is coached by Sheena Bassett with assistance from fellow swimming teacher Donna (who is also the Penguins Squad Rep.) and older swimmers. As a Penguin, you will learn all the necessary skills to become a competent swimmer and to progress into competitive swimming (Junior 1) - whilst having fun!
The skills we teach you are:
- Fundamental technique of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly
- Sculling, steamlining and basic skills through swimming drills
- Lane discipline and etiquette (e.g. when overtaking, swim round, not over!)
- Survival skills (what to do if you find yourself in cold water.)
- Correct starts, turns and finishes
- Diving
Please note the following dates:
Autumn Term 2019 (12 sessions)
| First session | Saturday 7th September 2019 |
| Half term | No swimming Thursday 24th October or Saturday 26th October, Thursday 31st October, and Saturday 2nd November |
| Last session | Thursday 12th December 2019 |
Spring Term 2020 (12 sessions)
Please note that Penguins start back on the first Thursday (not Saturday) due to short term.
| First session | Thursday 9th January 2020 |
| Half term | No swimming Thursday 20th or Saturday 22nd February |
| Last session | Saturday 28th March 2020 |
Summer Term 2020 (12 sessions)
Please note that Penguins start back on the first Thursday (not Saturday) due to short term.
| First session | Thursday 23rd April 2020 |
| Half term | No swimming Thursday 28th May and Saturday 30th May |
| Last session | Saturday 18th July 2020 |
Squad Coaches
| Lead Coach: | Sheena Bassett |
| Coaches: | Donna Read |
Sessions
Thursday at Dorking
6:00pm to 6:30pm
Saturday at Dorking
9:00am to 10:00am
