Burnham-on-Sea

Swim & Sports Academy

"Strengthening Community Creating Opportunity" 

Berrow Road
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 2ET

ph: + 44 (0) 1278 785909
fax: + 44 (0) 1278 788498
alt: + 44 (0) 117 230 9008

2010 LATEST NEWS

 

HALF-TERM SWIMMING POOL SCHEDULE FEB 15TH - 21ST (click to download)

 

HALF-TERM HOLIDAY SWIM CAMP FOR PRE-COMPETITIVE & COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS.  12:00 - 1:00 pm Mon/Tues/Thurs/Friday.  Focus will be on swim technique, starts & turns.  Perfect for anyone wanting to lower thier PB!  (click to download information flyer)

 

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT MARK ALLEN, THE WORLD RENOWN TRIATHLON LEGEND WILL BE OUR HONOURED GUEST AT THE BURNHAM TRIATHLON JUNE 6TH 2010


Athletes entered into the triathlon will have the opportunity to attend the pre-event pasta party to be held at the Princess Hall, Saturday 5th June, 5.30 - 8.30 pm.  Athletes and their guests can hear Mark talk and learn how he became 6 time Ironman World Champion, and hailed as the World's fittest man. 

 

Sign up for the race & Pasta party now, and be assured to pick up some last min tips from Mark for the race of your life at the Burnham Triathlon June 6th! Places are limited - don't miss out!  Get your entries and pasta party tickets now!

 

ENTRY FORMS FOR THIS EXCITING EVENT CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE.

 

We will posting other outstanding opportunities to train and learn from the master of triathlon, Mark Allen, during his one-week stay in Burnham May 31st - June 6th.

 

For more information call the academy on 01278 785909

 

 To learn more about Mark visit

http://www.markallenonline.com/maomallen.asp

                                                                       

FEBRUARY CARDIO STUDIO SCHEDULE (Download here)

New class starting Tuesday 6:00 pm -SPORTS TRAINING - A gym based workout focusing on strength & speed, an ideal compliment workout for rackets players, runners, swimmers, skiers and athletes of all abilities.

 

THURSDAY 28th JAN 6:00 am - THE SWIMMING POOL IS NOW OPEN ! - All classes and programmes are now fully OPEN.  Welcome back swimmers and new swimmers alike! We look forward to seeing you splashing around again! 

For our detailed pool time-table, please click here.

 

SWIMMING POOL RE-0PEN DATE THURSDAY 28TH JANUARY.

The pool looks great! - thousands of brand new anti-slip tiles have been laid, grouted and shined to perfection! - We are now letting the tiles cure to ensure they stay firmly in place for the next 30 years! .  Water will be flowing in on Monday, and we are expecting the temperature to be at our required levels for a Thursday opening.

Swimmers enrolled in our Swim Academy on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will have thier first swim lesson on Feb 1st or 2nd or 3rd (not as originally advertised for the 25th, 26th).   Our Thursday, Friday, Saturday Academy members will recieve thier first lesson as scheduled, i.e January 28th, 29th, 30th.

Thank you for your co-operation and patience, we look forward to seeing you all swimming soon!

 

SWIM ACADEMY CLASS TIMES

Click to download Swim Academy Classes scheduled for February 2010.

 

RUNNING ACADEMY - New class - open to Men & Women !

Starts Monday 1st Feb 7:00 - 8:00 pm.  Class aimed at the intermediate runner looking to improve thier 5k/10 k times. Focus on technique, drills, intervals, speedwork - and having fun! Call reception to reserve your place. £36:00 for 9 weeks or £5:00 drop-in fee.

 

NEW FOR 2010. CALLING ALL 50+ SWIMMERS & NON-SWIMMERS! Download flyer here

In conjuction with Age Concern and the ASA, the academy is opening its doors on Fri mornings to our 50+ customers.  The swim session is from 9:00 - 10:30 am.  This will be a fun social event, with a teacher on pool-side to assist in making your swim experience the best yet!.  Only 2.50 for the session, come on down, meet new friends, and hang our for a coffee and a chat in the Starbucks cafe afterwards.

 

JAN 27TH - APRIL 3RD SWIMMING POOL TIMETABLE (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD)

 

New Triathlon event for 2010.  Burnham-on-Sea Super Sprint Triathlon April 25th.  250 m Swim 10 K Bike, 2.5 K Run - Sign up today - limited places available!

Aquathlon and Super Sprint Triathlon Entry Form now available on the 'Events Page'. Sprint Triathlon entry form out soon.

 

ACADEMY HOLIDAY SEASON OPENING HOURS (click here to view detailed opening hours)

Our Cardio Studio, Starbucks Coffee shop, Sports Shop & Physiotherapy offices will be open 7 days a week over the holiday season (excluding bank holidays!).  No excuses not to stay in shape this holiday season!!  or meet up with friends over a Toffee-nut Latte or Hot Chocolate and buy some great 'last minuite' wellness gifts for your loved ones all under one roof! 

 

SWIMMING POOL RE-TILE - NO SWIMMING FROM SAT 12TH DEC - MID JAN

All swimming activities will finish the evening of  Sat 12th Dec.  The swimming pool is scheduled to be fully operational by the 25th Jan, however we will do our utmost to open earlier if the pool re-tile goes according to plan!  Please visit the Academy during the opening hours advertised above, or visit this website for the latest updates on the re-tile and pool opening dates.

 

January Cardio Classes - Schedule here

New classes added for December & January - why not try something different this holiday season! - Classes scheduled for Christmas Eve & New Years Eve! - Stay in shape this holiday season!

 

SWIM ACADEMY NEWSLETTER FOR DECEMBER

 

Logo'd Swim & Sports Academy Long and Short-Sleeve Sports Shirts are now in stock.  Ideal for running or posing in! they will make great Christmas gifts. To ensure the shirts were truly worthy of putting our name to, we sent our sample off to Everest - click here to see pic! - where our intrepid explorer put it through its paces and gave it the thumbs up!  So we are excited to have these new shirts from Craft represent us.  Swing by the retail store and get yours while stocks last!  (available in black or white)

 

WEDNESDAY AQUA AEROBICS CLASS 12:15 - 1:15 PM

We will now have 5 Aqua Aerobics Classes per week! 

 

NEW ADULT & TOTS/BABY SWIM SESSIONS STARTING FEBRUARY

30 min structured swim classes (Mon 6:00 pm, Tues 10:30, Thurs 2:30, Sat 9:30) 

Please call the Academy for further details   

  NEW MASTERS SWIM SESSION EVERY SATURDAY 7:30 - 8:30 AM WITH COACH HUDGHTON

(Click on link to download info)

  Burnham on sea Swim & Sports Academy

has achieved

ASA APPROVED TRAINING CENTRE STATUS

IQL APPROVED TRAINING CENTRE

offering

THE NATIONAL POOL LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATION

  

swim academy 2009/10  

 enrolments now open FOR  2009/2010 year 

New swim classes have been added for all ages from 6 months to 60+  

Please Call the Academy to book your place!

Burnham-on-Sea Swim & Sports Academy.

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Berrow Road
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 2ET

ph: + 44 (0) 1278 785909
fax: + 44 (0) 1278 788498
alt: + 44 (0) 117 230 9008