Pool - Revision history

JonathanStutters: Remove previous page about St Georges pool and replace with a placeholder.

2024-01-23T17:37:10Z

Remove previous page about St Georges pool and replace with a placeholder.

Larsh: /* Access to the pool */

2015-01-07T14:29:27Z

Access to the pool

Ianh: Update time and minor text changes

2013-01-23T13:18:26Z

Update time and minor text changes

Ianh: /* Kit to take */ 4 boats is a realistic limit

2013-01-03T18:39:29Z

Kit to take: 4 boats is a realistic limit

Ianh: Link to list given to the pool

2011-12-05T21:42:09Z

Link to list given to the pool

Ianh: Times

2011-11-12T13:53:44Z

Times

Ianh: Update to new rules - small pool not large one

2011-10-12T08:08:50Z

Update to new rules - small pool not large one

Ianh: /* Kit to take */ tweek

2011-08-08T22:06:55Z

Kit to take: tweek

Ianh: /* More */ Post Code

2010-11-30T13:34:29Z

More: Post Code

Ianh: /* Kit to take */ Boats need to be cleaned

2010-10-09T18:05:07Z

Kit to take: Boats need to be cleaned

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:37, 23 January 2024
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−	The Club has access to the ~~St Georges Pool on The Highway near Shadwell station.~~	+	The Club has access to the swimming pool at Brittania Leisure Centre, see the forum for information about pool training sessions.
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−	~~===Access to the pool===~~
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−	~~We have exclusive use of the small training pool located behind the Pool's reception area from '''19:45''' - '''20:45''' on selected Tuesdays.~~
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−	Groups of paddlers wishing to learn or practice skills, especially in the colder winter months, can use this area provided they are accompanied by a qualified coach named on the [[List of coaches given to the pool\|list given to the pool]], and no more than 8 in a group. Pool training groups are arranged via the forums.
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−	~~We generally meet at the [[SBOAC\|basin]] as normal and then walk to the pool. (Our sessions in the~~ pool ~~start~~ at ~~19:45~~, ~~and while we need to get~~ the ~~pool's boats ready we are not in a hurry.)~~
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−	~~The [[THCC\|club]] pays~~ for ~~access to the~~ pool ~~on behalf of the club members.~~
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−	~~The lockers take a 20p coin.~~
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−	~~Note that the pool session start later than basin~~ sessions ~~and we normally get back to the basin rather late.~~
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−	~~Pool rules mean we cannot bring our own boats to the venue - we need to use their training boats.~~
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−	~~===Kit to take===~~
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−	The pool has (six) kayaks that we can use. These are very basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling. No outside boats should be brought into the pool. Given the size of the pool, four boats is a realistic limit - with pairs taking turns to be in a boat.
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−	~~The pool does have paddles, but you should take a club paddle instead.~~
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−	~~Take a club spray deck if you do not have one of your own.~~
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−	~~You do not need a buoyancy aid, but one is probably useful when learing to roll in kit.~~
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−	~~If you take any equipment into the pool, please '''make sure that it is clean'''. Also, please remember to put any club equipment back where you found it.~~
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−	~~===What to wear===~~
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−	~~Practicing rescues generally involve some degree of inter-personal contact, so you may feel more comfortable if you adopt a more modest approach to your choice of swimming attire.~~
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−	The pool boats are basic and do not have posh seats or padding, so a wetsuit will offer some protection from bruises to your legs. Be sure to rinse your wetsuit afterwards as the chemicals in the pool will not do it any good.
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−	~~Depending on what you plan to do at the pool, you can spend some time "standing around" while you help somebody else practice, so you may want the extra warmth of a long sleeved top.~~
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−	~~== More ==~~
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−	* St. Georges Swimming Pool is [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=from%3Ae1w3td%20to%3AE1W3BP about 10 minutes walk away] at 221 The Highway, London E1W 3BP.
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−	* [http://www.gll.org/centre/st-georges-pools.asp St. ~~George's Pools web site]~~

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 ===Access to the pool===
-We have exclusive use of the small training pool located behind the Pool's reception area from '''19:30''' - '''20:30''' on selected Tuesdays.
+We have exclusive use of the small training pool located behind the Pool's reception area from '''19:45''' - '''20:45''' on selected Tuesdays.
 Groups of paddlers wishing to learn or practice skills, especially in the colder winter months, can use this area provided they are accompanied by a qualified coach named on the [[List of coaches given to the pool|list given to the pool]], and no more than 8 in a group. Pool training groups are arranged via the forums.
-We generally meet at the [[SBOAC|basin]] as normal and then walk to the pool. (Our access to the pool is from 19:30, so we are not in a hurry.)
+We generally meet at the [[SBOAC|basin]] as normal and then walk to the pool. (Our sessions in the pool start at 19:45, and while we need to get the pool's boats ready we are not in a hurry.)
 The [[THCC|club]] pays for access to the pool on behalf of the club members.
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 Note that the pool session start later than basin sessions and we normally get back to the basin rather late.
 ===Kit to take===

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 ===Access to the pool===
-We have exclusive use of the small training pool located behind the Pool's reception area from '''19:30''' - 21:00 each Tuesday.
+We have exclusive use of the small training pool located behind the Pool's reception area from '''19:30''' - '''20:30''' on selected Tuesdays.
-Groups of paddlers wishing to learn or practice skills, especially in the colder winter months, can use this area provided they are accompanied by a qualified coach named on the [[List of coaches given to the pool|list given to the pool]], and no more than 8 in a group. Generally pool training groups are arranged via the forums or shortly before the start of the evening on a Tuesday.
+Groups of paddlers wishing to learn or practice skills, especially in the colder winter months, can use this area provided they are accompanied by a qualified coach named on the [[List of coaches given to the pool|list given to the pool]], and no more than 8 in a group. Pool training groups are arranged via the forums.
 We generally meet at the [[SBOAC|basin]] as normal and then walk to the pool. (Our access to the pool is from 19:30, so we are not in a hurry.)
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 The lockers take a 20p coin.
-Note that we normally get back to the basin rather late.
+Note that the pool session start later than basin sessions and we normally get back to the basin rather late.
 ===Kit to take===
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 The pool has (six) kayaks that we can use. These are very basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling. No outside boats should be brought into the pool. Given the size of the pool, four boats is a realistic limit - with pairs taking turns to be in a boat.
-The pool does have paddles, but they are not very good and you really do want to take a club paddle instead.
+The pool does have paddles, but you should take a club paddle instead.
 Take a club spray deck if you do not have one of your own.

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 ===Kit to take===
-The pool has (six) kayaks that we can use. These are very basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling. No outside boats should be brought into the pool.
+The pool has (six) kayaks that we can use. These are very basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling. No outside boats should be brought into the pool. Given the size of the pool, four boats is a realistic limit - with pairs taking turns to be in a boat.
 The pool does have paddles, but they are not very good and you really do want to take a club paddle instead.

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 We have exclusive use of the small training pool located behind the Pool's reception area from '''19:30''' - 21:00 each Tuesday.
-Groups of paddlers wishing to learn or practice skills, especially in the colder winter months, can use this area provided they are accompanied by a Level 1 qualified coach, and no more than 8 in a group. Generally pool training groups are arranged via the forums or shortly before the start of the evening on a Tuesday.
+Groups of paddlers wishing to learn or practice skills, especially in the colder winter months, can use this area provided they are accompanied by a qualified coach named on the [[List of coaches given to the pool|list given to the pool]], and no more than 8 in a group. Generally pool training groups are arranged via the forums or shortly before the start of the evening on a Tuesday.
 We generally meet at the [[SBOAC|basin]] as normal and then walk to the pool. (Our access to the pool is from 19:30, so we are not in a hurry.)

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-The club has use of a local swimming pool most Tuesday evenings.
+The Club has access to the St Georges Pool on The Highway near Shadwell station.
 {{NOTOC}}
 ===Access to the pool===
-We generally meet at the [[SBOAC|basin]] as normal and then walk to the pool (at about 18:40).
+We have exclusive use of the small training pool located behind the Pool's reception area from 19:30 - 21:00 each Tuesday.
-From 19:00 to 20:30 on a Tuesday, the pool is split in half - the swimmers have half and we share the other half with the diving club.
+Groups of paddlers wishing to learn or practice skills, especially in the colder winter months, can use this area provided they are accompanied by a Level 1 qualified coach, and no more than 8 in a group. Generally pool training groups are arranged via the forums or shortly before the start of the evening on a Tuesday.
-If the divers use the pool, they generally want the deep end and we are free to use the shallow end for practicing braces, rescues and rolling.
+We generally meet at the [[SBOAC|basin]] as normal and then walk to the pool.
 The [[THCC|club]] pays for access to the pool on behalf of the club members.
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 ===Kit to take===
-The pool has (six) kayaks that we can use. These are very basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling.
+The pool has (six) kayaks that we can use. These are very basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling. No outside boats should be brought into the pool.
 The pool does have paddles, but they are not very good and you really do want to take a club paddle instead.
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 Take a club spray deck if you do not have one of your own.
-You do not need a buoyancy aid, but can wear one if you like.
+You do not need a buoyancy aid, but one is probably useful when learing to roll in kit.
 If you take any equipment into the pool, please '''make sure that it is clean'''. Also, please remember to put any club equipment back where you found it.
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 * St. Georges Swimming Pool is [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=from%3Ae1w3td%20to%3AE1W3BP about 10 minutes walk away] at 221 The Highway, London E1W 3BP.
-* [http://www.gll.org/centre/st-georges-pools.asp St George's Pools web site]
+* [http://www.gll.org/centre/st-georges-pools.asp St. George's Pools web site]

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 ===Kit to take===
-The pool has (six) kayaks that we can use. These are quite basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling. The pool kayaks do not have grab handles, so if you are practicing rescues, it can be better to take kayaks from the club, but ...
+The pool has (six) kayaks that we can use. These are very basic, but are fine if you want to start rolling.
 * You have to carry them there and back
 * You must take them into the pool through the changing room.
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 You do not need a buoyancy aid, but can wear one if you like.
-If you take any club equipment to the pool, please make sure that it is clean. Also, please remember to put it back where you found it.
+If you take any equipment into the pool, please '''make sure that it is clean'''. Also, please remember to put any club equipment back where you found it.
 ===What to wear===

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 == More ==
-* St. Georges Swimming Pool is [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=from%3Ae1w3td%20to%3AE1W3BP about 10 minutes walk away] at 221 The Highway.
+* St. Georges Swimming Pool is [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=from%3Ae1w3td%20to%3AE1W3BP about 10 minutes walk away] at 221 The Highway, London E1W 3BP.
 * [http://www.gll.org/centre/st-georges-pools.asp St George's Pools web site]