A brand new old pool-based swim squad for adults starts on 11th March 2025.
For many years, a dedicated group of Southern Lakes Swimming Club members have regularly trained in the Alpine Aqualand swimming pool in Frankton, Queenstown.
Pool training is a fantastic opportunity for open water swimmers to improve their technique, speed and endurance in a safe (and warm) environment.
The Southern Lakes Swimming Club have now ‘adopted’ this squad, to help formalise it and put together something consistent and long-term. You will need to be a SLSC member to join the squad. If you are not already a member, this is just $55 per year and gives you access to members-only events and discounts, as well as being able to join a fun and welcoming community of open water swimmers (newbies to the open water are welcome!). Legends Squad swimmers don’t have to join us on open water swims… but in time, we know you’ll want to!
About the Legends Swim Squad
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:15am to 7:15am, year-round
Price: $85 for a 10-session pass (not including pool entry), plus SLSC annual membership
Coach: Richie Lambert
Ideal for: Competent adult swimmers who want to find their edge and improve their swimming
How to join: Join the SLSC here and bring proof of your membership with you to the pool on a Tuesday or Thursday morning. Arrange to buy a 10-session pass from Richie when you see him at the poolside.
There will be three lanes – a steady speed, medium speed and fast lane. Having your own equiptment like paddles, pull float, and fins is useful for drills.
About Richie
Richie has a passion for endurance sports and is an accomplished open water swimmer. He’s also one of the founders of the Whakatipu Legend open water swimming races in Queenstown and a long-term member of the Southern Lakes Swimming Club. As a personal trainer with more than two decades of experience, he has a proven track record of success with his clients.