ACTIVITIES
SWIM TRAINING IN CANNONVALE
Our Swimming Activities
The Cannonvale Swim Centre is located at the Cannonvale State School. The Cannonvale Swim Centre is heated and is open all year round. The swim centre is very fortunate to have highly qualified and experienced swim teachers and coaches.
The Cannonvale Swim Centre offers private and small group learn to swim lessons, squad training and an aqua fitness class. The swim centre also offers school holiday swimming activities.
The Cannonvale Swim Centre is very proud to be the home of the Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club. The Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club hosts their Club Nights on Wednesday nights during the main swim season. The Cannonvale Cannons Swimming Club and Whitsunday Masters Swim Club host their annual swim carnivals at the Cannonvale Swim Centre.
The swim coaches can cater for varying abilities and goals. The coaching team have prepared swimmers for ocean swims eg English Channel, Magnetic Island to Townsville, Whitehaven Beach and Airlie Beach Triathlon festival. They have also prepared swimmers for the swim legs of triathlons and Ironman events.
Mark Erickson and Ken Crittenden coached competitive swimmers to regional, state and national championships. Swimmers have not only qualified for these championships, but they have made it into finals and medalled. Mark coached Margaret Cunningham, Masters swimmer for over 15 years.
Margaret set numerous Queensland, Australian and World records. A couple of years ago, Margaret was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Joining a squad is a fantastic way to have fun in the water while building your skills as a swimmer. You can learn and use different swimming techniques that will improve your efficiency and fitness.