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About the Sport

Like able bodied programs, swimming consists of four different strokes, which include:

The four strokes are swum over varying distances ranging from 25m to 1500m. In competition, the distances available for the swimmer depends on their age group and disability classification.

 

There are numerous benefits of swimming. Prospective swimmers may become actively involved for various purposes, some of which may include:

 

How to get involved

Wheelchair Sports Victoria currently coordinates a monthly development program at Richmond Recreation Centre on Sunday mornings between 9.00am-11.00am. All coaching programs are facilitated by International Paralympic Classifier Ms Karen Garrard and is assisted by former Paralympian Ms Ellen Steele and Ms Samantha Bloader. The aim of the program is to further develop the technical skills of people that are interested in swimming, which may be for either recreational or competitive purposes.

 

Swimming Victoria also coordinates various development programs at several clubs throughout Victoria targeting prospective swimmers with a physical disability.To find out more about these programs, refer to the Swimming Victoria website here.

 

Major Events

All events are integrated in conjunction with Swimming Victoria club events. The major events on the annual calendar for swimmers with a disability includes:

For a full list of competitions throughout Victoria and Australia, please refer to the 2010 Sport & Recreation Calendar as listed under "Events" on this website or refer to the Swimming Victoria and Swimming Australia websites.

 

For further information, please contact Sport & Recreation Coordinator, Tim Nield on tnield@wsv.org.au or (03) 9473 0133.

 

 

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