Rickmansworth Swimming Club is a new swimming club located in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. The club was founded in September 2019 with the goal of providing training and development opportunities for enthusiastic swimmers in the area. The club aims to excel in the competitive swimming environment and raise the overall standard of competitive swimming in Hertfordshire.
The club caters to swimmers of all skill and fitness levels, from beginners to advanced swimmers. Swimmers are grouped according to their abilities and training sessions are designed to help them progress and achieve their goals. The club offers foundational fitness swimming training, stroke development, and advanced techniques for those who want to compete at a higher level.
Training sessions take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at two different venues. The main venue is at Rickmansworth School, which has a 25-metre pool with four lanes and a water temperature of 30 degrees. The second venue is the Royal Masonic School for Girls, which has a 20-metre pool with four lanes and the same water temperature. Each session lasts for one hour, except for the Sunday session, which is one and a half hours long.
The club boasts a team of experienced coaches who have a wide range of skills and expertise. Some coaches have more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and there are even Olympic medallists among the coaching staff. All instructors are fully qualified by Swim England (ASA) or STA, insured by IOS, and have undergone DBS checks. They also hold lifeguard or lifesaving qualifications as well as First Aid certifications, ensuring the safety of all swimmers.
Joining Rickmansworth Swimming Club is a simple process. Interested individuals can fill out the Contact Us form on the club's website, selecting the subject of their inquiry. They will then be contacted by a club representative to schedule an assessment or discuss their options. The club welcomes both newcomers and those who want to join the squad for further development.
Rickmansworth Swimming Club is dedicated to providing excellent training and development opportunities for swimmers in the Rickmansworth area. With a team of experienced coaches and state-of-the-art facilities, the club aims to help swimmers achieve their goals and excel in the competitive swimming arena.