Beginner Learn to Swim Front Crawl Course

8 Weeks at Guildford Lido

Fridays, 08:00am

Starting : ASAP

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Learn to swim front crawl properly — from the start

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If front crawl feels rushed, breathless, or out of control, this course is designed to change that.

Over 8 weeks, you’ll learn how to swim in a way that feels calmer, more balanced, and easier to repeat — so you can build distance and confidence without fighting the water.

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This is not a fitness session.

It’s a technique-first, step-by-step progression.

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What you’ll learn

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We break front crawl down into simple, manageable skills and build them back together properly.

 

Across the course you’ll develop:

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• relaxed, controlled breathing

• body position, balance and alignment

• a steady, supportive kick

• timing and coordination of the stroke

• the ability to swim short distances with control and confidence

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Each week builds on the last so you always feel like you’re progressing.

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How the course works

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• 8 week progressive course

• Friday mornings at 08:00am

• 1 hour coached session each week

• Max 10 swimmers

• 1 dedicated coach, 1 lane

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Small numbers mean you get clear feedback, space to practise, and a calm learning environment.

 

Who it’s for

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This course is ideal if you are:

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• completely new to front crawl

• able to swim but feel tense or out of breath

• returning to swimming after time away

• starting triathlon and need a solid swim foundation

• looking to feel more relaxed and confident in the water

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What a session feels like

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Each session is structured but relaxed:

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• simple warm up

• 2–3 key skills for the day

• short, manageable swim repeats

• clear coaching cues and individual feedback

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No pressure, no shouting, no guesswork — just steady progress.

 

The outcome

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By the end of the 8 weeks you’ll:

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• feel calmer and more in control in the water

• understand how to breathe without panic

• swim with better balance and less effort

• be able to swim short front crawl distances comfortably

• have a clear next step into improver or squad sessions

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Location

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All sessions take place at the outdoor pool at Guildford Lido — a great environment for building confidence ready for both pool and open water swimming.

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Course price

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£160 for the full 8 week course
(£20 per session)

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Ready to start?

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If you want front crawl to feel easier, calmer and more predictable — this is where to start.

 

Book your place now — limited to 10 swimmers per course.