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Welcome information

Welcome to Wave 23 Swimming

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our open water coaching sessions. These take place on Southbourne beach and your coach will be Lisa, Ellen or Jane – depending on your session.

We want everyone to love swimming in the ocean as much as we do, be it for leisure or training for the next triathlon. Whichever it is, we know that everyone will be guaranteed a smile on their face each time they exit the sea. We will ensure that smile is achieved in a safe, all inclusive and friendly environment. These are your sessions at your pace and your terms. You won’t have to keep up with others as no one will be holding any one up.

Where to meet

On the beach at Southbourne (just along from Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club) BH6 4BT. As you come down towards the Surf Life Saving Club house, turn right and we’ll meet near where the beach huts end and the shower is (near what3words: https://what3words.com/ranges.places.handed). You should see us on the beach in our turquoise rash vests and/or dry robes!

Parking: There’s a chargeable car park above the zigzag, or alternatively there may be free parking on the road or parking in the side roads.

what to bring with you

Compulsory for swim:
Good fitting wetsuit – COME READY TO SWIM – BUT DON’T ZIP UP WETSUIT WHILST ON ROUTE!
Bright coloured swim hat
Goggles
Tow float

Recommended:
Water shoes/surf boots – can be stony and you could be in and out of the sea at certain times, highly recommended
Ear plugs
Neoprene hat (to wear under swim hat )
Neoprene swim gloves

Post-swim:
Warm clothes – layers
Dry robe/dressing towel
Towels
Flask of hot drink
Bottle of water
Snack for after swim
Hand gel for start and end of the session – the coach will have extra as well

There is nowhere to securely leave valuables, so anything you bring will be left on the beach with your kit, at your own risk.

Code of Conduct for Coaches and Swimmers

Swimmer’s Code of Conduct

  1. To complete, sign and return the registration form
  2. To read and understand the information on this Welcome page
  3. To bring all the compulsory equipment to each session
  4. To let the coach know immediately if any answers have changed on the registration form
  5. To let the coach know if you have any injuries or you are feeling unwell before starting each session
  6. To let the coach know if you are feeling unwell, nauseous or dizzy during the session and leave the water immediately
  7. To take part in the safety brief and acclimatisation drills at the beginning of each session
  8.  Pre-Swim:
    i. Cover open wounds
    ii   Do not swim with deep wounds
    iii.    Use hand sanitiser
    iv.    Take part in the safety brief and acclimatisation drills
  9. Post Swim:
    i. Use hand sanitiser
    ii.   Rinse out mouth straight after swimming
    iii.    Wash hands before eating and drinking
    iv.    Clean and disinfect all equipment including goggles and ear plugs after each session
    v.    Have a full shower as soon as you can
    vi.    If you feel unwell after swimming with sickness or diarrhoea phone your doctor

Coach’s Code of Conduct

  1. To keep teaching qualifications and insurance up to date
  2. To continually update the site specific risk assessment, NOP and EAP
  3. To carry out a dynamic risk assessment prior to each session
  4. To obtain all registration forms prior to the first session
  5. Check list safety provisions are in place prior to each session, in line with the risk assessments
  6. Structure the classes to the level of the weakest swimmer, with options available to push the stronger swimmers
  7. Deliver a safety brief and acclimatisation drills at the start of every session
  8. To carry out a debrief at the end of every session

Questions?

If you’ve got any queries at all or something’s not clear, please do get in touch and ask. Email us at hello@wave23.co.uk or via the original means of contact you used to arrange your session.

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