Thursday Nights Open Water Training - A date for your diary.....


16th May 2013 - Thursday Night Open Water Training Starts.


With the success of last years Thursday Nights Open Water Training, we are expecting more people taking to the water over the course of this season. 

 The Active Blu Team endeavour to make this years session is even more accessible and useful for everyone coming to train with us.









Fresh Back from the Summer and Race season in Perth, Australia, Newly certified Swim Smooth Coach, Emma will be leading the session with top tips on open water drills, Skills and coaching.

This session is open to everyone that is confident in the open water - Whether you are a seasoned Open Water Swimmer or Triathlete wanting a hard training session, or you just want a social experience in a safe open water environment this session will be ideal for you. 

The training will Take place from the Jetty at Brockhole -  The Lake District National Park Visitor Centre: http://www.brockhole.co.uk/visit/howtogethere

What you need and what to expect:  
  • You need to join Active Blu - This £5 admin fee is so that we have all your personal details, you then receive a ID card as part of the Thursday Night Sign in Safety System. Please bring a photo.
  • All forms will be available from Active Blu Swim Base, located at the Jetty.
  • The training night is a Pay as you Go system, you do not need to book in. Just Turn up!!
  • You will pay £5 per session and you will receive: 
 - Coaching Tips and helpful Hints.
 - Full Safety Cover with 6 - 8 Kayakers, Safety Boat, Shore Base Support and Coaches.  
 - Marked and measured buoyed course.
 - Safe sign in and out system.
 - 1 hour of training in a safe and friendly environment.
 - Full access to showers
 - New this year - Cafe will be open late, to warm up after our training session.

Timings:

6.10pm - 6.20pm:  Coaching Tips and Questions. (Optional)
6.25pm - 6.30pm:  Safety Briefing - (Essential.)
6.30pm - 7.30pm - Open Water Training Session.



If you have last years ID card, Please bring this with you.
Also if you are unsure whether you should be attending, please feel free to email: emma@activeblu.co.uk

I look forward to seeing you very soon.

Best Wishes

Emma



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