We have completed 2 days staff training regarding site specific risk assessments at SSP and Spectrum. We have walked through all the new procedures, gone through Poolside Covid Officer duties and scenarios and Coaches have discussed their new norm, eg coaching with Covid. Swimmers must have had their sessions confirmed by Liz Simmons, read the […]
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Jul 24th
Jul 9th
Hurrah!! We are back!
Hurrah!! We are back! After nearly four months out of the water we are pleased to confirm that training will commence on 25 July at Surrey Sports Park and Spectrum Leisure Centre. Thank you all for your genuine support and patience during this difficult period. While we are excited to be returning to training and […]
Jun 24th
CEO OF UKACTIVE, HEW EDWARDS – “leisure facilities will reopen from mid-July…”
Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, said: “ukactive has been in discussions with the Government today, in the period building up to the Prime Minister’s announcement. “Many people will be understandably frustrated by the decision not to reopen the fitness and leisure sector from 4 July. “However, the Government has indicated that gyms and leisure facilities […]
Jun 23rd
PLEASE SIGN PETITION – “OPEN OUR POOLS” – SWIM ENGLAND
Swim England is calling on its members, clubs, coaches, teachers, swim schools, swimmers and facility operators to back its #OpenOurPools campaign. Chief Executive Jane Nickerson has said millions of people are being let down by the Government’s decision not to allow pools to reopen on 4 July. So we are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]
Jun 15th
SWIM ENGLAND GUIDANCE – RETURN TO SWIMMING
Dear Members We are pleased to let you know that Swim England have now published their guidance for clubs and pool operators to return to swimming. Guildford City Swimming Club is planning to return to training once the government gives the green light. We are tentively moving towards Monday 6 July. We along with our pool providers […]
May 8th
TAKE A LOOK AT THE FANTASTIC ‘MISSING YOU’ VIDEO TO SWIMMERS ON INSTAGRAM FROM ACADEMY STAFF
Many thanks to Coach Nicky Matthews for putting together the “Tale of the missing Coaches” video for Academy swimmers which can be viewed on Instagram. We can’t wait to get back to the pool and see you all again. In the meantime we hope you all stay safe and well. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_4mYW6AGdO/?igshid=l6hzcqh7zf70
Apr 8th
ON-LINE LAND TRAINING THROUGH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE – PLEASE READ BEFORE TAKING PART ……
Please ensure that in advance of taking part in all live sessions that athletes are fit and healthy to do so. This includes being injury free and well hydrated. These sessions are aimed at competitive swimmers of all ages, however, it is important that swimmers attend the correct session. Sessions from 7am are targeted at […]
Apr 5th
Live Strength & Conditioning Sessions From Monday 23 March
With the Club closure the role of land training or strength and conditioning increases greatly. As a Club we are always keen to maximise the position we have never been shy when it comes to developing weaknesses. Therefore, we believe that our current position gives us an opportunity to develop our athleticism and ultimately improve […]
Apr 3rd
NEW COMPETITION FOR SWIMMERS – MAY ‘THE FORCE’ BE WITH YOU
Following on from our successful Easter Egg competition we have decided to challenge our swimmers to go a step further with a Star Wars themed competition. As many of you will know May 4th is widely celebrated as Star War Day and referred to as ‘May the force’. As such, we are launching a competition […]
Apr 2nd
Join us for our next Presentations on 13th and 18th May: Managing sleep at Competitions & Pre-Race Activation
At Guildford City we are driven to allow each swimmer to achieve their full potential. We are also very aware that there are many different components that make up a successful swimming performance. As a result of our drive we have been exploring some of these less well-known contributing factors. Training is just one part […]
