Swimlab FAQ’s

Drop us a line or click ‘Lets get Started’ on the Swimlab website, the simple questionnaire will lead you to the correct program.

Our programs are specifically designed to match needs of the swimmer

Beginner Series – 3 programs taking the swimmer from 25m to 1k, and then into the ocean.

Freestyle Stroke Correction, Expert Skills Clinics on Breathing, Catch and Kick, and Smart Speed program

Swim Bootcamps and SwimFit Squads for the more advanced event oriented swimmer.

Yes, we prefer swimmers to wear a swim cap; especially Beginners, as the pressure can help establish a calmer emotional state.

All the pools we use are heated, but each pool varies.

Most pools are kept 25-28 degrees

In Winter, our NCIE Redfern location is heated to 30 deg

Our technical programs, even advanced are coached from the water, and our coaches are ‘hands on’. We believe adults require accurate live demo’s and immediate hands on correction for a deeper learning experience.

You will receive an introduction email with any relevant pre program material; further emails include general information on

• What to bring
• Entry payment to facility
• Where to meet
• Location Parking and Waiver

We are equipment free; bring your swimmers, goggles and cap – you will receive a complimentary swim cap at the start of your program.

We recommend Aqua Shop in Gordon, Sydney for swimwear https://www.aquashop.com.au

Strictly no board shorts for men; please wear a ‘jammer’ (cycling short length) or standard swim trunk style

For a great all round goggle go for the Speedo BioFuse Flexiseal models. These are great for both pool and open water, they come in larger (male) frame sizes or smaller (female) frame sizes

We always recommend trying goggles on, as face shapes and eye socket size’s are very individual.

https://speedo.com.au/catalog/goggles/fitness/

Avoid purchasing

• goggles that sit inside the eye socket (especially beginner swimmer)
• over priced ‘racing’ style models

Yes. Pools require swimmers to pay entry fee to facilities, this is not included in our Program fees.

*The only exception is Waverley College.

All 1-1 sessions and programs are run on tight schedules due to lane space bookings.

Please be poolside, changed and ready to go 10 mins before scheduled start time. Your coach will either be in the water, or preparing for your session.

When travelling to the pool please consider traffic, parking, entry arrangements at the pool eg purchasing multi packs instead of weekly casual entry.

Squads

SwimFit Squads have pre-req pace times to ensure the large group training runs smoothly. Lanes work as a group, on the swim set.

SwimFit Pace 400m in 9 mins or less (2:15 pace or quicker)

Starter Pace 400m in 11 mins or less (2:15-2:45 pace)

Swimmers who are slower than 2:45 pace, or unable to swim 400m are advised to consider a stroke correction program to improve technique and efficiency first.

Other Swim Programs

Swimlab programs are designed to work participants as a group, with everyone on the same page together.

We do our utmost to accommodate a missed class.  But, if you know from the outset that you’re unable to make 2 dates of a program, we advise you to book a different set of dates.

If you’re injured, or able to be ‘in’ the water, we advise swimmers to observe the class from the poolside.

Missed class

• swimmers still receive all course content, video’s and relevant practice sessions of the missed sessions
• swimmers will be advised of the relevant session in another group, and invited to ‘drop in’ to the class (this may not be in sequence with your current program); we are willing to accommodate one change free of charge, multiple sessions will be charged an admin fee per session
• program transfers incur fees, and only permissible if there is space, and extenuating circumstances are presented

Click here to view Terms and Conditions for 1-1’s, Squads and Group Sessions

https://swimlab.com.au/contact-us/