New Stock Arrived: Vladswim Squeezer the swimmer catch phase tool Building wrist, forearm and elbow strength Simple fun exercise any time anywhere Prevention of elbow joint injury Forearm strength is essential to the ability to catch and hold the water throughout the propulsive phase of the stroke The muscles of the forearm are predominantly “slow

In October we were glad to see some great results from our swimmers in another challenging event. Coolangatta Gold Surf competition is one of the longest surf races in Australia and for this reason is popular for endurance athletes. This year Chris and Pep were completed full race in great result. Chris took just on

This year Vladswim helped 4 swimmers to improve their swimming to be ready for one of the world largest Ironman competition in Hawaii. We would like to congratulate to all swimmers for their great performance. Results Vincent Lauwerier: 9H 19min 15sec , 30-34 (swim: 1:04:26/Bike: 4:57:31/Run: 3:09:30) James Lambert: 9H 29min 19sec, 35-39 (swim 1:00:13/Bike

As you know our squad is getting big and we as coaches sometimes loose track recording all the names. For this reason we are starting to use Swim Squad membership cards. From December cards are to be used at any Vladswim squad session you attend. Coaches are going to have a simple scanning device and

To complete the torturous trek from Dover to Calais, they all pushed their bodies to breaking point to prepare for the swim of their lives. Every June, when the swells turn balmy and the more stable-minded turn their thoughts to cinemas and shopping malls, this group of Sydneysiders “went looking for the cold water”. “Initially

What a great day it was on Sunday. The weather was great, bit nippy in the wind but the swimmers had a strong southerly pushing them up the coast. Vladswimmers were out in force with around 16 solos competing, some in duos and some in teams. We also had a number paddling for swimmers which

In the month of August, we had 3 swimmers who successfully completed channel: Wyatt with time 16 hours 17min was the first swimmer in August touching the coast of France. His swim was hard and painful. After 6 hours his shoulder started to be sore and next 10 hours he was swimming in pain and

Christmas is upon us and it is time for Vlad to spend time with his family so we would like to make you aware of the Christmas closure period. Andrew Boy Charlton Morning Squad – Last session: Thursday 22nd December 2011 – Return: Wednesday 4th January 2012 Lunchtime Squad – Last session: Monday 19th December

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Sydney Summer has been fantastic hasn’t it? Don’t get me wrong, when the sun does make an appearance the day is spectacular but these days have been few and far between. It doesn’t stop us hardy open water swimmers though. Last Saturday 16 turned up at Balmoral armed with bottles, carbo gel shots, fancy sports