Swimming

About the Sport

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

• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly

Prospective swimmers may become actively involved for various purposes, some of which may include:

• Recreation or fitness
• Compete at a club or State level

How to get involved

Wheelchair Sports Victoria currently coordinates a monthly development program at Richmond Recreation Centre on Sunday mornings between 9am-11am. All coaching programs are facilitated by International Paralympic Classifier Ms. Karen Garrard, who is also 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 various clubs throughout Victoria targeting prospective swimmers with a physical disability. These include

• Saturday 5^th April, 9am-11am , Fitzroy Swimming Pool. Provide link
• List other come and try days

Major Events

All events are integrated in conjunction with Swimming Victoria mainstream club events. These include:

• State Championships (Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre) January 6-10
• Swimming with a Disability Short Course Championships (Melbourne Sports Aquatic Centre) July 19-20

For further information, please contact WSV on (03) 9473 0133