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Beginners
We run a number of beginner friendly squads each week in stroke correction, surf swim, cycle & run!
We also offer beginner surf swim, stroke correction, run & triathlon courses.
If you want to gain more practical experience in the 3 disciplines in a safe, non threatening environment then these courses are for you!
We offer Personal training in the above sports if you want to accelerate your introduction!
Swim, bike, run, triathlon & surf swim squad program - CLICK HERE for a printable version!
Recommended Beginner Sessions
Intensive courses available:
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre & Team Bondi Fit:
We are pleased to announce that we will be having swimming squads at the PREMIER swimming pool in Sydney!
Morning squads will be run on Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 6am & 7.15am.
Night squads are Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 6.30pm.
We have 3 squad stroke correction options - Friday: 6am, 7.15am & 6.30pm!
CLICK HERE for map of pool location: Darling Harbour - Cnr of Harris St & William Henry St.
Plenty of FREE parking until either 8am or 10am in the streets between Wattle St & Harris St, off William Henry St.
CLICK HERE for directions to the pool (from EAST, SOUTH & NORTH) & FREE PARKING options!
Beginner Run Courses:
- start May, 2008 leading up to City To Surf (August) & Bridge Runs (September).
The courses run for 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks or 16 weeks!
Programs include 9km (Bridge Run), 14km (City To Surf) , 21km (Half marathon) & 43km (marathon).
Please contact info@bondifit.com if you would like to join!
Training times:
* Tuesday 6.30pm - North Bondi.
* Thursday 6.30pm - Kensington (Eastern Suburbs Athletic Track).
* Saturday 7.15am - Centennial Park.
We expect participants to make 2 out of the 3 runs per week, so DO NOT worry if you can't make all the sessions!
You can also mix the face to face coaching with running via correspondence in your own time....
 
Course includes:
* Running with people of similiar ability.
* Learn to run for longer without feeling like you will die - the Bondi Fit way!
* Run faster & learn to run hills properly - the Bondi Fit way!
* Learn good form.
* Stretching & injury prevention advice.
* Running program!
* Unlimited cross training with Team Bondi Fit (swim, bike & run).
* Specialised sessions on Tuesday/ Thursday with squad integration on Saturday for the longer run!
* Bondi Fit run a monthy time trial - we help you prepare for a race!
Cost:
- $199 per 4 weeks.
- $449 for 10 weeks.
- $599 for 16 weeks.
- you can upgrade after doing 4 or 10 weeks & pay the difference!
Bookings - info@bondifit.com
North Bondi Surf Club: meet out the front on the promenade.
Please allow time for traffic & parking as we do not encourage late attendance!
** DO NOT bring valuables to the beach!
There is 2 hour free parking in the streets behind the surf club or meter/ car park rates apply.
Kensington - E.S.
Marks Track and Field: corner of Anzac Parade & Bornia Street,
near Allison Road intersection.
Entry is via Boronia Street. There is a $4 track entry - payable to gate attendant.
Meet at the start/ finish line on western side
of the track.
Centennial Park: meet - FLAGPOLES:in front of Federation Pavilion, on Grand Drive.
This is the main road (1 way) inside the park.
We meet on the left hand side of the road: 500 metres past the restaurant & 200 metres past the TOILETS.
* "ANYTHING IS ACHIEVABLE - no matter how slow you are" Spot et al - 08....
- Personal Swim Tuition with Spot:
1 on 1 is now available with Australia's leading open water swim coach - Spot Anderson.
Specific drills suitable to the swimmers needs, with photo reviews during the session.
Sessions go for 1 hour & can be booked regularly to update progress.
Times avaiable: 7.30am - 8.30am: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre.
Cost is $100. Bookings - info@bondifit.com
Stroke Correction course - Course dates: TBA |
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Learn to swim the Bondi Fit way!
There is a progression in swim drills from easy to hard.
We have a great product which has been used & refined since 1986.
Our head coach - Spot Anderson has worked with some of Australia's top Olympic swimming coaches.
He has also developed swim techniques based on his own experience as a late starter in swimming.
He started formal swimming training at 20 & went on to exit the water 1st in many World Cup Triathlons he competed in
- not bad for a Rookie!
Course goals:
- Efficient breathing during swim stroke.
- Correct body position.
- Good hand entry
- Correct catch & pull.
- Minimise drag & increase propulsion.
- Get an understanding of swimming.
- Swim stroke that is very "open water" friendly.
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Itinerary: TBA.
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre: Darling Harbour/ Ultimo.
CLICK HERE for map of pool location:
Cnr of Harris St & William Henry St.
Plenty of FREE parking until either 8am or 10am in the streets between Wattle St & Harris St, off William Henry St.
CLICK HERE for directions to the pool
(from EAST, SOUTH & NORTH) & FREE PARKING options! |
Cost: $149 Per Person.
$189 inc. unlimited stroke correction, squad & surf training with TEAM BONDI FIT during the course.
Pre Booking is Required.
Includes:
- video analysis - swim drills
- breathing drills - test sets. |
Excludes:
- Pool Entry
- Swimmers, Goggles & Towel
- FLIPPERS required for those that cannot swim 500m non-stop freestyle. |
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Beginner - Intermediate Swim
Sessions
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre & Team Bondi Fit:
We are pleased to announce that we will be having swimming squads at the PREMIER swimming pool in Sydney!
Squads will be run on Monday, Wednesday & Friday - 6am & 7.15am.
We will have 3 squad stroke correction options - Friday: 6am, 7.15am & 6.30pm!
Cnr of Harris St & William Henry St.
Plenty of FREE parking until either 8am or 10am in the streets between Wattle St & Harris St, off William Henry St.
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Mon |
Wed |
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*** FLIPPERS required for those that cannot swim 500m non-stop freestyle at all squad & stroke correction sessions ***
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Swim Squad
Ultimo - ITAC:
6am & 7.15am
Ian Thorpe
Aquatic Centre
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Swim Squad
Ultimo - ITAC:
6am & 7.15am
Ian Thorpe
Aquatic Centre
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Stroke correction
& sprints:
Ultimo - ITAC:
6am & 7.15am
Ian Thorpe
Aquatic Centre
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Swim squad
Darling Harbour:
6.30pm
Ian Thorpe
Aquatic Centre
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Swim squad
Darling Harbour:
6.30pm
Ian Thorpe
Aquatic Centre |
Stroke correction
& sprints:
Ultimo - ITAC:
6.30pm.
Ian Thorpe
Aquatic Centre |
FLIPPERS required for those that cannot swim 500m
non-stop freestyle.
If you cannot swim at all, you will need flippers &
a kickboard.
Please buy these before attending!
We also advise stroke correction courses for non swimmers!
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre:
Ultimo - 458 Harris Street.
Cnr of Harris St & William Henry St.
Plenty of FREE parking until either 8am or 10am in the streets
between Wattle St & Harris St, off William Henry St.
$6 pool entry or multi pass.
Bondi Icebergs: South Bondi, Notts Ave: on the water!
Casual rates of $15 or multi casual pass of $100 for 8 casual visits apply.
Please pay before the session - cash only!
We offer monthly rates if you intend to train more than 3 times per week & have internet banking options.
Triathlon & surf swim squad program - CLICK HERE for a printable version!
- Personal Swim Tuition with Spot:
1 on 1 is now available with Australia's leading open water swim coach - Spot Anderson.
Specific drills suitable to the swimmers needs, with photo reviews during the session.
Sessions go for 1 hour & can be booked regularly to update progress.
Times avaiable: 7.30am - 8.30am: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre.
Cost is $100. Bookings - info@bondifit.com
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Beginner Surf Swim Session
Saturday Surf Swim - 10:30am
North Bondi Surf Club
* Water safety provided on Saturday Beginner sessions! |
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All Surf sessions meet at North Bondi Surf Club - on the promenade.
Please allow time for traffic & parking as we do not encourage late attendance!
** DO NOT bring valuables to the beach!
There is 2 hour free parking in the streets behind the surf club or meter/ car park rates apply.
Casual rates of $15 or multi casual pass of $100 for 8 visits apply. Please pay before the session - cash only!
We offer monthly rates if you intend to train more than 3 times per week & have internet banking options!
At North Bondi, we run sessions in all swell types - rain, hail, shine!
We swim along the beach for beginners when the surf is big!
* Beginner standard is those can swim 1km freestyle in a pool.
If you are not a strong swimmer, CLICK HERE for our swim options!
Triathlon & surf swim squad program - CLICK HERE for a printable version! |
Beginner Bike
Sessions - mountain bikes welcome!
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Tuesday |
Saturday |
5:30am:
Centennial Park.
Lights (front & back) are
needed for Tuesday ride.
No lights
= no ride...
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7am - Bike/ runs
Centennial Park |
Please make sure bike is in working order & has been serviced.
Allow extra time for your first session to arrive before the session.
Participants will be broken into groups of similiar
ability.
You will be encouraged to time your laps & ride at an even pace!
Sunday is a beginner to intermediate session for those that are not ready for the
road or simply want to ride in a safe environment!
Meet - Centennial Park.
Location: FLAGPOLES are located in front of the Federation Pavilion, Centennial Park.
This is on Grand Drive, 500m past the RESTAURANT on the left or 200m past the TOILETS.
Triathlon & surf swim squad program - CLICK HERE for a printable version! |
Beginner Run
Sessions
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Sat |
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6.30pm - North Bondi Surf Club |
6.30pm - Kensington |
Meet 7.15am for a 7.30am start
Centennial Park |
North Bondi Surf Club: meet out the front on the promenade.
Please allow time for traffic & parking as we do not encourage late attendance!
** DO NOT bring valuables to the beach!
There is 2 hour free parking in the streets behind the surf club or meter/ car park rates apply.
Meet - Centennial Park.
Location: FLAGPOLES are located in front of the Federation Pavilion, Centennial Park.
This is on Grand Drive, 500m past the RESTAURANT on the left or 200m past the TOILETS.
Kensington - E.S. Marks Track and Field: corner of Anzac Parade & Bornia Street, near Allison Road intersection. Entry is via Boronia Street. There is a $4 track entry - payable to gate attendant.
Meet at the start/ finish line on western side of the track.
Casual rates of $15 or multi casual pass of $100 for 8 visits apply.
Please pay before the session - cash only!
We offer monthly rates if you intend to train more than 3 times per week & we have internet banking options!
We encourage people of similar ability within the squad
to run together &
build up the distance that they run.
Triathlon & surf swim squad program - CLICK HERE for a printable version!
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RAIN - SURF - SHINE...
Team Bondi Fit are committed to making you swim, cycle, run or surf better.
We provide experienced coaches that compete & love the sports of swim, bike, run, ocean swim & triathlon.
If you live, work or want to travel to Bondi Beach Australia, Sydney City, Ultimo, Darling Harbour, Centennial Park
or anywhere in the Eastern Suburbs, Inner west or the lovely City of Sydney itself - we can help you.
Come & meet my team - join us in a squad training today!
We train athletes from complete beginners (including adult learn to swim) up to elite level in sprint distance surf swims, fun runs & triathlon - right up to marathon & Ironman!
Spot Anderson is our head coach - the mad professor!
Fear not, though, he is ably assisted by the more even keeled Joelie Chisolm, Dean Piazza, Mel Hor, Tamas Bykerk & Pro triathlete Dave Mathews!
We run our swim programs from Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Bondi Icebergs & in the surf at North Bondi.
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