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Tooting Bec Swim Coaching

Please note that our SwimTrek Coaching Sessions at Tooting Bec Lido for 2022 is closed, but should you like to be notified of when the sessions for 2023 are released, please click here

Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your technique and confidence, or a competitive swimmer looking for that edge for your next event, our coaching sessions will help you reach your goals.

Make the most of your summer, improve your open water skills and get ready to love outdoor swimming all over again!

1-to-1 Coaching Sessions

1-to-1 Coaching Sessions are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 18 May to 3 September 2022.

Sessions are 45 minutes long run throughout the week, Tuesday to Saturday.

Our coach will work with you to identify your specific needs and goals, and develop a tailored plan for you. Our coach will also offer underwater video to film your technique and provide immediate feedback.

We recommend booking at least 5 sessions to get the most from this focussed coaching. You can purchase a discounted 5 Session Class Pass on our booking system, and use this to book the session times and dates that work best for you.

If five is too much then you can also book individual sessions and then work on a specific needs and number of sessions with our coach (such as improving technique or advice on a training plan).

1-to-1 Coaching Sessions are available at £50 per session which includes free entry to Tooting Bec Lido (worth £8), and if you purchase a 5 Session Class Pass you'll only pay £45 per session.

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Group Coaching Sessions

Group Coaching Coaching Sessions are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 18 May to 3 September 2022 - Each session is limited to a maximum of 10 participants.

Our group sessions are open to anyone who is water confident. These are fun, social sessions aimed at improving your swimming while enjoying time with like-minded swimmers. You can come on your own, or bring some friends!

These sessions are especially good for making the transition from indoor swimming to open water swimming, and building your confidence with taking on longer swimming distances.

These sessions are suited to swimmers of all levels, whether you are looking to improve or want to be more competitive. Please note that this is not a learn to swim programme. If you are looking to learn to swim or become water confident, please look at booking a 1-to-1 coaching session instead.

We recommend booking at least 6 sessions to get the most from our group sessions. You can purchase a discounted 6, 12 or 24 Session Class Pass on our booking system, and use this to book the session times and dates that work best for you.

However you can also book single sessions as needed, and we recommend this if you want to give our coaching sessions a try.

Group Coaching Sessions are available at £12.50 per session which includes free entry to Tooting Bec Lido (worth £8), and if you purchase a Session Class Pass available in packs of 6, 12 or 24 sessions, you could pay as little as £10.50 for each session.

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Our Coach - Telle Maukonen

Telle Maukonen

Our coach is Telle Maukonen. Telle is a highly experienced swimmer, coach and guide on SwimTrek's holidays in the UK and abroad.

Telle is a qualified ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher, and has substantial open water swimming experience under her belt, including Lake Windermere, several Channel Relays, a solo English Channel swim, Lake Zurich and Vidostern Simmet. She has also been guiding SwimTrek trips and coaching camps since 2013.

Book Your Coaching Session

You can book individual or multiple coaching sessions, and manage your booking directly, you can also book sessions without creating an account, but if you do it will make it easier for you to manage your bookings for the future.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please email coachtootingbec@swimtrek.com, or call 01273 739 713.

Tooting Bec Lido

Tooting Bec Lido is a large open-air freshwater swimming pool in South London. It's 100 yards long (about 91 metres) and 33 yards wide (about 30 metres), and is famous for its colourful changing rooms and excellent facilities.

On-site facilities

  • Toilets
  • Parking (though this may be limited at busy times)
  • Drinks and snacks from a kiosk
  • Lockers

To find out more and to check the latest information, please visit the Tooting Bec Lido website.

Location map

Terms and Conditions

Swimming Requirements

It is your responsibility to make sure you are fit and capable of taking part. We reserve the right, in our absolute discretion, to stop any swimmer from taking part if we deem him or her unfit to swim, including removal from the water where necessary.

If you do not give us full details of any medical or physical problem or disability at the time of booking and/or promptly inform us of any adverse change to or a new medical or physical problem or disability that arises after booking, then we can cancel the booking when we find out the full details if, in our reasonable opinion, the swim is not suitable for the individual in question. In such circumstances we shall not be liable for any losses or compensation arising. We require full details from you of any illness, medication currently being taken, known medical conditions and allergies. This information is required purely to assist in the case of an emergency and will otherwise be kept strictly confidential.

Late Cancellations

A coaching session can be amended up to 48 hours prior to your original booked session - You are able to do this from your BookWhen account, this allows SwimTrek to try and re-sell the coaching session. Cancellations later than this time cannot be transferred to another coaching session, this applies to both the group sessions and 1-2-1 sessions.

Sessions Changed or Cancelled By SwimTrek

SwimTrek reserves the right to change/substitute/shorten the session if there is bad weather. This is to ensure that the coaching session runs safely. In the event that any of the swim sessions are cancelled, SwimTrek will offer a full refund of all monies paid. Refunds are not possible for any other circumstances.