There are many opportunities offered to our nippers to train.
See below the Summer Calendar.
If you have any questions about training speak to your Age Group Manager or email the Nipper Secretary at nippers@brightonsurfclub.com
Swimming:
Brighton offers two highly subsidised swimming programs:
Immanuel College:
The Brighton Surf Club Junior swimming program is located at Immanuel College’s 25m swimming pool. The program is suitable for junior club members who have completed a learn to swim school program or can complete the club swim without stopping and are looking to improve their skills and fitness. The sessions are run on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights starting at 7pm and finishing at 8pm. The focus of the program is on freestyle technique and fitness with the aim to improve each junior member’s swimming ability. The program also acts at a progression into competitive swim club programs, such as Unley Swimming Club. Parents/carers and adult members are welcome also.
For more information please email Head Club Coach: headcoach@brightonsurfclub.com
Unley Swimming Club:
The Unley Swim Club is a competitive swimming club that focuses on open water swimming. The program is suitable for Brighton club members who are highly competitive and are seeking a high performance environment. The sessions at Unley swimming club are of high intensity and cover approximately up to 4km of swimming per session. There are number of sessions available during the week depending on your ability. The program is inclusive and highly rewarding for committed and consistent swimmers.
For further information please contact Craig Jones: 0425 532 536 or Unley.Coaching@gmail.com
The Unley Swimming Club website is https://unley.swimmingclub.org.au you can access their training schedules and information about the club.
Board and Iron training:
Board and Iron training are usually held in front of the club and coached by one of our members. These are free training sessions open to under 8’s-13’s, but your child must have completed their swimming proficiency.
Nippers are able to use the club boards at these sessions or can use their own board (highly recommended to those who are competitive). Under 8’s-10’s MUST use a foam board and 11’s-13’s MUST use a fibreglass board. Please see the water-cover or coach on the day to select boards.
During the off season in winter the board training is held on Sundays 3pm-4pm, (Wetsuit recommended). During the Nipper season board training is held on Tuesdays 6pm-7pm focusing on skills and endurance, Iron training on Fridays 6pm-7pm focusing on swimming, boards and change overs.
