Register for our 5 week stroke improvement course at Richmond Recreation Centre from Wednesday 18 March and get involved in progressive drills to improve all areas of your swimming.

Our course focuses primarily on developing freestyle technique and efficiency, and other strokes of your choice to help you reach your goals.

When is the course?

The 5 week course will run from Wednesday 18 March to Wednesday 15 April. Sessions will run every Wednesday from 6.45pm to 7.45pm.

How much does the course cost?

• Members: $126
• Non-Members: $140

How do I book?

Book in person at reception.

Course outline

Each week our swimming coaches will guide you through your swimming strokes to build your technique and efficiency.  

Week 1: Kick and body positioning

• Lane etiquette
• Kicking technique
• Body positioning and balance

Week 2: Breathing

• Warm up and review kick and body positioning
• Breathing technique
• Correct movement of the head
• Timing breaths with your stroke

Week 3: Arms under water

• Warm up and review breathing 
• Correct positioning of arms and hands
• Stroke rhythm: entry, catch and sweep
• Gaining longer, stronger strokes

Week 4: Arms above water and rotation

• Warm up and review arms under water 
• Correct positioning of arms and hands
• Stroke rhythm: entering and exiting the water
• Rotating to increase stroke length and minimise resistance

Week 5: Mini squad

• Warm up and review
• Stroke count test

You need to be able to swim 100m freestyle continuously to benefit from this course.

Are there stroke improvement courses at another location? 

This course is also offered at Fitzroy Swimming Pool on Thursday's.

How do I find out more information?

For more information please call us on 9205 5522 or email us at yarraleisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au.