Penquins

Coached by Sheena, Heidi, Gordon, Paula and Donna

Penguins is coached by Sheena Bassett with assistance from fellow swimming teachers  Amy, Heidi and Donna plus older swimming club members and parents who help out as well. As a Penguin, you will learn all the necessary skills to become a competent swimmer and to progress into competitive swimming (Pre Squad) - whilst having fun!

We swim at the following times

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30 Dorking
Saturday 09:00 - 10:00 Dorking

The skills we teach you are:



  • Fundamental technique of front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly
  • Lane discipline and etiquette (e.g. when overtaking, swim round, not over!)
  • Using the clock
  • Survival skills (what to do if you find yourself in cold water…)
  • Correct starts, turns and finishes
  • Diving

Please note the following dates:

Last session of term
Thurs 10th December

Start Spring term Thurs 7th January 2010

Half term break Thurs 18th February  -
Sat 20th February 2010
(No swimming)