Welcome to Chester Tri Swim Section.
The swim Lead is Chris Malpass, Chris is responsible for co-ordinating the swim section. If you have any questions, then get in touch at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Swimming
The City of Chester Triathlon Club (“Chester-Tri”) swimming discipline provides organised swim sessions supported by qualified coaches. Both experienced triathletes and those new to the sport are catered for. Most training is currently conducted in the organised pool sessions at City Baths and Christleton Sport Centre. Check out the calendar for up to date session information.
Programmed Swim Training
The current swim training program is outlined in the table below, however, with the clubs growth over recent years, we have reached a point where we are looking into additional/alternative swimming options. Watch this space!
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Day |
Time |
Venue |
Detail |
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Sunday |
1700-1800hrs |
Squad coached session (Run during the winter months only – October through April). |
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Monday |
1800-1900hrs 1900-2000hrs |
Squad coached session – advanced Squad coached session – intermediate |
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Wednesday |
2000-2100hrs |
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Non-coached session. (2 lanes only) |
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Friday |
1800-1900hrs 1900-2000hrs |
Squad coached session – intermediate Squad coached session - advanced |
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Saturday |
1500-1600hrs 1600-1700hrs |
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Squad coached session - advanced Squad coached session- intermediate |
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1700-1800hrs |
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Technique coached session with focus on technique and novice swimmers. |
What is expected from you?
All you need to do is turn up with suitable swim wear and goggles.
The coaches will help you in terms of which lane you will most benefit from. For guidance on the different swim standards, see below:
| Ability Level |
New to competitive swimming. Limited understanding of technique. May lack fitness. |
Reasonably fit. Technique: still in need of much development. |
Fit and competitive swimmer. Good technique. |
| Training Focus |
Learn to swim. Develop stroke, using drills. Begin swim endurance. Develop lane discipline. Priority on technique, no pressure on speed! May include: post injury rehab. |
Stroke development. Technique is king, speed follows. Develop endurance. Event preparation. |
Endurance. Speed sets. Quality drill & stroke sets. Event specific. Technique maintenance. |
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