girls ALIVE - Pool swimming
Our coached pool sessions are a great way to take your swimming to the next level. Whether you are a pure breaststroke swimmer who wants to learn front crawl or an intermediate swimmer who wants to push your fitness and improve your technique, we have a class for you. Our patient and encouraging female coaches, tailor the sessions to your ability level and keep you progressing.
We are currently running 3 courses spanning ability groups. See below for details.
You are welcome to join our swimming courses as a full or trial member. Email enquiries@girlsalive.org.uk for more detail and bookings
Breaststroke to front crawl 6 week coaching - Green
Monday 9.00 pm, Dorking Sports Centre RH4 1SN or
Tuesday 9.30 am, Dorking Sports Centre RH4 1SN
Take your swimming to the next level with our confidence-building breaststroke to front crawl course.
Our patient and encouraging girls ALIVE coach will take you through breathing, stroke technique and body position as well as teach you fun drills to help you practice on your own.
She will create a swim set each week to keep you improving and progressing.
Intermediate 6 week coaching - Blue
Monday 9.00 pm, Dorking Sports Centre RH4 1SN or
Tuesday 9.30 am. Dorking Sports Centre RH4 1SN
Take your swimming to the next level with our confidence-building Stroke Improvement coaching.
Our patient and encouraging girls ALIVE coach will give help you to improve your stroke, build confidence and become more efficient as you move through the water.
She will create a swim set each week to keep you improving and progressing.
girls ALIVE - Open Water Swimming
girls ALIVE members benefit from a wide range of open water swimming opportunities including swim meets, progression training and our unique Channel training squad programme.
Our wonderfully welcoming, all-female group meetings regularly to swim together in lakes, rivers and the sea.
We offer a range of courses to support you at every stage of your open water journey from new open water swimmer to experienced sea swimmer. See details below
Our unique Channel training squad is open to all members who are interested in learning the skills required to take on a cold water distance challenge, regardless of ability level. In 2021, members of the girls ALIVE Channel training squad completed 2 successful Channel relay crossings. Those members now generously share their knowledge and experience by mentoring others who are interested in a similar challenge.
For more details or to join email enquiries@girlsalive.org.uk
Lake meet and swim
Tuesday 9.00 - 10.45 amSunday 9.00 - 10.45 amThe SHAC, Buckland Park Lake, Reigate RH3 7BGCome along for a friendly swim with some fellow yellow caps and you are bound to find someone at your pace for an enjoyable autumn dip!girls ALIVE members enjoy an exclusive 10% discount when booking a swim at the SHACAnd if you want to look the part, order a girls ALIVE swim hat by clicking this linkFor more information about our swim meets email enquiries@girlsalive.org.uk
Sea meet and swim
Arranged on an ad hoc basis - dependant on sea conditionsBrighton and DoverWe meet to swim and experience a range of open water environments including the sea.For those who have completed our water safety and intro to sea swimming courses, we arrange ad hoc beach swims throughout the year.
For more information about our swim meets email enquiries@girlsalive.org.uk
River meet and swim
Arranged on an ad hoc basis - weather and water quality dependantThe River Mole, Dorking & The River Wey, RipleyWe meet to swim and experience a range of open water environments including rivers.For those who have completed our water safety and intro to open water courses, we arrange ad hoc river dips from autumn through to spring.
For more information about our swim meets email enquiries@girlsalive.org.uk
Channel training squad
Our all-female squad meet to support each other in learning and practising the skills required for cold water distance challenges.
Those with Channel swimming experience generously share their knowledge and support our coaches in their mission to pass on the magic of cold water swimming.
This group is open to all members regardless of ability level. It's all about personal goals no matter where you are at in your swim journey.
Email enquiries@girlsalive.org.uk for more details
