Frank Lowy channels his inner Grant Hackett by Bryce Corbett Move over Grant Hackett – there’s a new senior citizen making waves in the swimming pool. Proving it’s never too late to discover your sporting mojo, 85-year-old shopping centre supremo and football enthusiast, Frank Lowy has been taking private swimming lessons to perfect his stroke.…
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Harbour swim on Australia day 26th January 2016 On 26th of January Australia day, we are having a break from our program. The pool sessions are cancelled, but everyone is welcome to joins us for the Harbour swim, a unique Sydney race taking place next to the opera house Coach Vlad and his boys will…
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In December we ran our 4th 2015 5km and 10km Swim Event from Chinaman’s beach. This year a record number of swimmers attended with over 150 people taking part. The feedback about the swim organisation was very positive and we couldn’t be prouder. I would like to thank our volunteers for all their help and…
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From 21st December to 3rd of January we will be taking a break for Christmas and New Year. Except for ABC morning squads which will run on Mon 21st, Tue 22nd and Wed 23rdDec. All squads will recommence in the New Year 2016 from Monday 4th of January. During the break I suggest you do…
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There are many coaches in Australia and each has a style of teaching. I would suggest to a swimmer that before he/she joins a program, to take 20 minutes and watch the coach and his coaching method. If the coach spends his coaching time on his mobile phone, talking to people around him (that are…
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Why do you think swimming is such a good workout? There are many positives to swimming as a work out but one of the main advantages is the fact that it takes place in water. This sounds obvious but the reason an aquatic environment is so good for exercise is that it is low impact…
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