Joyful Swim Coaching

28/08/2026

We're nearly in September folks!

Swimming at the Oratory Prep school swimming pool resumes from TUESDAY 8th September .

We have 2 options available in the pool:
TUESDAYSs 7-8am for Fitness with Focus, a swim set up of 1-2km with drills, endurance, speed and other focusses, hopefully some fun too! https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/fitness-and-focus

Wednesday evenings 7-8pm also has multiple lane swim option -
STROKE lessons (Front Crawl Improver: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September) https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/x83h7

TEEN lane swimming option, with gentle supervision around to give swim set guidance and technique feedback if swimmers are interested, or just a space to swim for fitness. https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/teen-swim-lane

Book online and DM me for other information, training plans or private swimming lessons. Winter swim sessions at Queenford Lakes coming soon too.

07/08/2026

looking ahead to September, I'm looking forward to kicking off my stroke focus courses on a Wednesday evening
7-8pm, Wednesday evenings at the Oratory Prep School pool - 4 wednesdays from 2nd September

https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/x83h7

ALONGSIDE teen lane - swimming for 13-17 year olds to swim lengths, follow a swim set and maybe take some technique tips if they are in the mood (bookable weekly)

https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/teen-swim-lane

other swim options

Tuesday 7-8am Fitness with Focus, swim session for those who want to work on fitness and have technique reviews, joining the Joyful swim squad. (Oratory Prep school pool)

open water /wild swim coaching and guided sessions - Sundays and ad hoc weekdays / Saturdays on request- email me [email protected]

31/07/2026

One of the things I love about coaching is helping people push past their comfort zone and stretch themselves
One example is the 2km river swim session tomorrow, starting 830 from the swan at Streatley.

22/07/2026

The triathlon club I coach is offering taster sessions in August.

Come along for an hours coached session.
Email details on the post to get in touch with them

Coming this August…..

We’re excited to be running some swim taster sessions over the quieter summer period, giving friends, family and potential new members the opportunity to experience Wallingford Tri and build confidence in the pool.

The sessions are aimed at novice swimmers who want to improve their confidence and technique in a triathlon swim environment.

Please note: this is not a learn-to-swim course. Participants must already be able to swim at least 50m unaided.
Participants must be over 18!

The sessions will focus on:
✅ Building confidence in the pool
✅ Improving swim technique
✅ Understanding how swim training works within a triathlon club environment

If you know someone who has been thinking about giving triathlon a go, this is a great opportunity for them to come along, meet the club and see what we’re all about.

Booking information

* Existing members can continue to attend swim sessions as normal through Spond.
* Non-members/guests wishing to attend a taster session must request a place by emailing:
📧 [email protected]

Please include:

* Your name
* Your guest’s name and contact details
* Confirmation that they can swim at least 50m

Guest places are limited to 6 spaces in total across the taster sessions and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Each guest can attend one taster session only during the offer period. The sessions will be taking place every Tuesday evening within August.

Please note: if you do not have a confirmed booked space, you will not be able to take part in the session.

We look forward to welcoming some new faces to Wallingford Tri! 🏊‍♂️

15/07/2026

Back at Queenford Lakes OW Swimming with a 1-1 session this morning, 25 degrees is so nice to look at technique in, as there's no chill tension!

It's such a great way to start the day.

03/07/2026

Still time to join me tomorrow for a wild swim from Howbery park as part of the Grace and Gravity event.

https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/wild-swim-at-grace-and-gravity-festival

Family bookings welcome (children 8+ with grown ups)

Also Wild swim intro at the Swan at Streatley on Sunday 5th July 830-10am
https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/intro-to-wild-swimming-the-swan

A busy weekend but I can't wait to be on the water, it's definitely the weather for it.

03/07/2026

Still time to join me tomorrow for a wild swim from Howbery park as part of the Grace and Gravity event.

https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/wild-swim-at-grace-and-gravity-festival

Family bookings welcome (children 8+ with grown ups)

Also Wild swim intro at the Swan at Streatley on Sunday 5th July 830-10am
https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/intro-to-wild-swimming-the-swan

A busy weekend but I can't wait to be on the water, it's definitely the weather for it.

24/06/2026

It's very tempting to want to cool off in cool water but please be safe, so here's some things to remember with as much alliteration as I can SUMMON.

Remember the water safety code
🛟
STOP AND THINK
STAY TOGETHER
FLOAT if in difficulty
Call 999 if a problem and SHOUT for help.🛟

Get in SLOWLY. The cold water SHOCK can cause panic, breathe and calm down before you swim.
Stay SHADY if you can.
Swim within your ability
Think about being SEEN (bright colours, tow floats etc).
Wear SUNCREAM and SLEEVES to protect from the sun
Go to SUPERVISED venues, and if with children always designate a SINGULAR adult to watch kids for a period of time. If it's everyones job it's noones job, short bursts of focused attention keeps all kids supervised.
Remember the SPEED that things can change, drowning or slipping can be quick and SILENT.
If not sure of ability stay SHELTERED and SHALLOW (ideally supervised locations or lidos).
(Remember that Shallow isn't 100% safe)
Take your STUFF home with you.

*Not an exclusive list, think, be safe, have fun.

Joyful swim coaching exists to help everyone enjoy the water more, and of course safely

Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK RNLI

22/06/2026

Don't add to the heat with a busy lane swim,

Come to Fitness with Focus Tues 7-8AM at The Oratory Prep School swimming pool

Max 8 swimmers per session
1 hour coached swim
Technique advice and support

Perfect for giving time and space to focus on technique while building fitness with the orderly lane etiquette of quiet lanes and following the same set theme

Book via eola link