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About the Club
Harlow Penguins is a friendly, competitive swimming club, catering for swimmers of all abilities and ages, and provides a structure that will enable them to progress from beginners to National Championships.
Following on our dedicated Swim School, Academy aims to provide youngsters with expert technique work to help them become proficient and legal in all four strokes and is aimed at children who want to improve and develop into competitive swimmers. Academy covers Stages 6 – 7 of the NPTS and the Competitive Start Award. Swim Squads Penguins is a competitive swimming club and our squads are set up to provide a clear pathway for swimmers who are looking to build stamina, refine strokes and start competing on a regular basis to those looking to achieve County, Regional and National qualifying times. Our main squads are County Squad for those senior swimmers who may wish to continue compete or just maintain fitness, our Masters Squad provides an excellent “social” environment to achieve this. As a club we compete in the:
Why not join Harlow Penguins If you would like to join or know more about Harlow Penguins, please note the following: Swim School If your child requires learn to swim lessons, please contact us by e-mail, to the following address: LearntoSwim@HarlowPenguins.com, In your e-mail, please provide us with details of your child, name, age and any information on their swimming ability. If they are currently a member of another swim school, please provide us with details of any badges they may have achieved, either distance badges or ASA Learn to Swim Stage awards. We will arrange a trial (if required) to assess your child's ability and wherever possible we will place them into a class to match their ability. Please note, if a place is not available we maintain a short waiting list. There will be a reception desk at LeisureZone on Friday evenings from 6.00pm, where you can pay fees due or ask the Committee members present to answer any questions you may have. Competitive Swimmers If you are currently in a swim school and would like to try out for competitive swimming, please contact us by e-mail, using the link below with your enquiry: join@harlowpenguins.com. We hold regular trials As a new swimmer and you will be assessed by one of the Penguins competitive squad coaches. After a short in-water assessment of your swimming ability, you may be invited to join the squad best suited to your level of ability for a “trial session”. This is of course, being subject to space in that squad. If you are already swimming competitively and would like to join the club, in the first instance you should contact the Membership Secretary who will direct you to the appropriate squad coach. It would be a good idea to have details of your ASA Registration No and PB’s to hand in order to assist in determining your current level. Masters Swimming Full details of our Masters section is provided on our Masters webpage, however should you require further details please contact our Masters Co-ordinator by e-mail. |
How to join
Enquiries: join@harlowpenguins.com Call: Debbie Tee 07787 318558 Quarter terms start: January April July October A reception desk is set up at LeisureZone pool Fridays from 6pm, where you can join, pay fees, buy kit, and speak with our Membership Secretary. Contact us President: Alan Canham Vice-President: Karen Kendall Chairman: Chris Singleton Secretary: Jonathan Chan 07595 047 880 Treasurer: Chris Tee 07943 991845 Welfare Officer: Gina Guerrati (Swimline 08081004001) Coaching Team: Head Coach: Martin Stringer Squad Coach: Darren Tucker Club Coach: Carmen Byfield Club Coach: Nicola Arnold Masters Coach: Alan Canham Learn to Swim Coordinator: Sarah Stringer Squad Coordinator: Jason Hills Team Manager: Angela Dee Committee members: Nicola Arnold Angela Dee Cathy Sears Sheena Holleyman Sarah Henshall Tara Scott (ASA registration officer) Adrian Clarke Clare Wilson Membership & press liaison officer Jonathan Chan 07595 047 880 (webmaster) Honorary life members: Carol Melvin, Kate Burley, Karl Batorski, Kaz Melvin, Louise Kendall, Craig Warwick, Ruby Groome, Tom Burley, Jodie Want |
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