Penguins
Penguins is coached by Sheena Bassett with assistance from fellow swimming teachers Gordon, Donna (who is also the Penguins Squad Rep.), Jasmine and assistants from Senior Squad. As a Penguin, you will learn all the necessary skills to become a competent swimmer and to progress into competitive swimming (Pre Squad) - 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 2018 (12 sessions)
| First session | Saturday 8th September 2018 |
| Half term | No swimming Thursday 25th October or Saturday 27th October, Thursday 1st November and Saturday 3rd November |
| Last session | Thursday 13th December |
Spring Term 2019 (12 sessions)
| First session | Saturday 5th January 2019 |
| Half term | No swimming Thursday 21st or Saturday 23rd February |
| Last session | Thursday 4th April 2019 |
Summer Term 2018 (12 sessions)
Please note that Penguins start back on the first Thursday (not Saturday) due to short term.
| First session | Thursday 25th April 2019 |
| Half term | No swimming Thursday 30th May and Saturday 2nd June |
| Last session | Saturday 20th July 2018 |
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
