'Rotto' Squad

The Official Rottnest Squad begins in the first week of November. This means the year round swimming group that train Monday and Wednesday nights 7-8pm at the Christ Church pool will split, so that Solo and Duo swimmers will train Tuesday and Thursday nights as well as Saturday mornings and the "Teams of 4" Rotto swimmers will remain on the Monday and Wednesday nights. This also allows those swimmers keen to join the group to begin in November and be ready to to cross the Rottnest Channel come February.

ENTRIES FOR THE ROTTNEST CHANNEL SWIM OPEN NOVEMBER 1ST

ENROLMENTS FOR OUR ROTTO SQUADS ARE OPEN NOW

(Spaces are limited/first in first served)

2010 ROTTO SQUAD ENROLMENT FORM

ENROLMENT FORM PDF FORMAT

         WHAT THE ROTTO SQUAD MEMBERS RECIEVE:

• Expert coaching, motivation and technique advice
• Chance to swim in a fun, enthusiastic group
• Pool entry is included in the fee
• Take-a-Way Programs for Christmas holidays
• Nutritional Advice
• Advice on injury Management
• Race strategy advice
• 2010 Kirby Swim Rotto shirt

FOR OPEN WATER PRACTICE WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU ENTER IN AS MANY OPEN WATER SWIMS IN THE LEAD UP TO THE ROTTO CHANNEL SWIM AS YOU CAN FIT INTO YOUR SCHEDULE.            CLICK HERE FOR THE OPEN WATER SWIMS CALENDAR 2009-2010.PAGE1, PAGE2.

SOLO'S AND DUO'S TRAINING- WORLD CHAMPION OPEN WATER STAR TAKES OVER!!!!

After 6 years of single handedly coaching the Solo and Duo swimmers, Bill Kirby has decided to hand over the reigns

to a new coach to build on his success and passion. Bill has helped over 100 swimmers prepare for the Channel Crossing Solo, including many top 10 finishes as well as many successful tail enders (9 hour plus swimmers). It is with some sadness he has made this decision. However it is with much GLEE and HAPPINESS he can now support the     greatest open water swimmer Australia has ever seen SHELLEY TAYLOR-SMITH (World Champion 25KM Swimmer) as she takes the group forward into 2010. Shelley Taylor-Smith's web site (Champion Mindset)

Using the base program's and successful recipe of the years gone past, Shelley will be adding her expertise and flair to help prepare swimmers to be physically and mentally at the top of their game come race day.

                                                            Solo and Duo downloads

• Solo & Duo Squad - Further Information
• Nutritional Advice
• Inspirational Personal Rotto Story - Clare Payne
• Top Ten Successful Crossing Tips
• Open Water Series - Swimming WA Entry Form

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TEAM OF 4 SWIMMERS

Paul Birch and Bill Kirby will be sharing the coaching duties of the Teams training sessions. Expect fun, challenging and informative workouts. Some will be designed to push you faster and further and others to make you think technique and streamlining.

Every session is different, with the season plan designed for a peak come race day.