Some have called us the Laurel & Hardy of open water swimming, and whilst we thrive on having fun together, and making the most of life, we are passionate about getting everyone into open water swimming, safely and securely. Together Alistair Beattie and Leon Fryer formed an encouraging team whose goal is to enable YOU to swim YOUR swim.
One of our core values is TEAM, so we are so pleased that the swimyourswim team is supported by a whole host of ‘volunteers’ and partners without whom we would not be who are… Please check out our partners page and find out who some of our favourite people are.
SwimYourSwim are very proud to introduce the following coaches that are now available to help you achieve your swimming goals and develop your swimming technique and skills.
Each coach is fully insured and qualified to the STA Level 2 award for open water coaching. They all have a vast amount of open water swimming experience, from Guinness world record holders to English Channel & long distance event swimmers.
There are also several coaches available with ice mile experience to help you if you prefer a dip in slightly cooler waters and the ultimate challenge of an ice mile.
Please scroll through the profiles, select the coach with the experience in the event or discipline you require assistance with, and email them direct.
Alternatively you can message info@swimyourswim.com for more information.
By arrangement the coaches will be available at either Hatfield or Thrybergh, please see the website for full session times. In addition Catherine is available for coaching in the Lake District and Ray from October will be on the South Coast for channel swimming training. Barry will also be running sea sessions on the East Coast at Filey for those that want something a little closer to Yorkshire.
Ally Howard
Ice Mile
Long Distance Event
Channel Swimming
Introduction to open water swimming, 1-1 & group coaching
Contact – dobby@swimyourswim.com
Barry Jones
Coaching Experience
Winter Swimming
Long Distance Event
Channel Swimming
Introduction to open water swimming
Junior Triathlon Coaching
1-1 & group coaching
Contact barry@swimyourswim.com
Clare Wookey
Coaching Experience
BTF Triathlon Coach
Long Distance Event
Channel Swimming
Introduction to open water swimming
Winter Swimming
Guinness world record holder for the first two way North Channel all ladies relay team crossing.
1-1 & group coaching
Contact clare@swimyourswim.com
This could be you.
Caroline Sims
Coaching Experience
Ice Mile
Long Distance Event
Channel Swimming & nutrition
Introduction to open water swimming. Guinness world record holder for the first two way North Channel all ladies relay team crossing.
1-1 & group coaching
Contact caroline@swimyourswim.com
Angela Davison
Coaching Experience
Winter Swimming
Long Distance Events
Channel Swimming
Introduction to open water swimming
Junior Triathlon Coaching
1-1 & group coaching
Jane Crosby
Coaching Experience
Winter Swimming & Long Distance Events
Channel Swimming
Introduction to open water swimming
Junior Triathlon Coaching & 1-1 & group coaching
Contact info@swimyourswim.com
Stuart Livingstone
Coaching Experience
Long Distance Event
Introduction to open water swimming
Winter Swimming
1-1 & group coaching
Drone video analysis
Contact stuart@swimyourswim.com
Ray Smith
Coaching Experience
Long Distance Event
Ice Mile
Channel Swimming & nutrition
Winter swimming
Introduction to open water swimming
1-1 & group coaching
Sea Swimming, from October Ray will be based on the South Coast and available for channel swimming and introduction sessions.
Contact ray@swimyourswim.com