About Swim Lab
At Swimlab, our mission is to empower adult swimmers to overcome their challenges and unlock their full potential in the water. Whether you're just starting out, or striving to reach new heights, we have the perfect program to support your journey and help you achieve your goals.
We offer a clear and structured pathway for adult swimming education, skill development, and enjoyment. By focusing on technique and building a strong foundation, we ensure progressive improvement and consistent performance gains for swimmers of all abilities.
Our programs are designed to guide and inspire you, expanding your swimming knowledge and giving you the tools to reach your ultimate goals with confidence and mastery.
Claire Owen - Founder and Head Coach of Swimlab
With over 30 years of experience in teaching and coaching, Claire Owen is the driving force behind Swimlab. She holds degrees in Sports Science and Physical Education, and is also a qualified Personal Trainer.
She is a former Total Immersion™ Master Coach , and now aligned with Swim Mastery method and coaching principles.
Claire is passionate about creating a high-quality learning experience for every swimmer, from beginners to proficient athletes. Her dedication ensures that both swimmers and coaches are constantly improving and evolving.
Claire’s competitive swimming background includes competing at a national level in the UK. She spent 17 years teaching high-energy Physical Education in Hong Kong, where she also excelled as a competitive triathlete and biathlete. Beyond the pool, she coached, managed, and played for the Women’s 1st XV Rugby team.
Now based in Sydney, Claire continues to inspire others through her commitment to life-long learning and her love for swimming. A successful return to competitive Open Water swimming has seen Claire twice crowned the NSW Leaderboard Age Group Winner for the 5k Ocean Swim Series.
Achieve Your Goals
Practise | Improve | Perform
Achieve Your Goals
Practise | Improve | Perform
Swimlab's 'pathway for swimming improvement' ensure’s that swimmer’s are involved in a process continual improvement, through our carefully designed programs.
A process that educates, motivates and inspires adult swimmers of all abilities to achieve their ultimate swimming goals.
Practice makes permanent! Know what to practice and how to practice for the biggest gains.
Progress not perfection! Adding progressive challenge to ensure continuous improvement.
Optimal performance! Application of skills and conditioning to help you achieve your ultimate swimming goals.
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Our Mission
At Swimlab, our mission is to empower adult swimmers to overcome their challenges and unlock their full potential in the water. Whether you're just starting out, or striving to reach new heights, we have the perfect program to support your journey and help you achieve your goals.
Swimlab provides a clear pathway to educate, motivate and inspire adult swimmers of all abilities, to achieve their ultimate swimming goals.
SWIMLAB licensed providers of the Swim Mastery coaching method
SWIMLAB licensed providers of the Swim Mastery method
Why Swim Mastery?
Swim Mastery represents the next step in our evolution, allowing us to continue delivering high-level coaching for both swimmers and coaches. This international community includes over 60 coaches and hundreds of swimmers worldwide, all united by a shared pursuit of mastery in the science and art of swimming.
We continue to help swimmers improve their relationship with the water by focusing on whole-body movements; promoting safe, efficient swimming techniques, for better, smarter and faster swimming!
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