How to book a session
For new swimmers:
All new swimmers are required to attend a Free Introductory Session. This allows our coaching team time to introduce you to how a Wett Ones training session works. Find out more about Wett Ones training sessions on our About Us page.
Our next introductory session will be held Sun 7 April 2024 (Sunday, 4PM at Sydney University Sport & Fitness). Book here.
After your Introductory Session you are then entitled to three (3) free swims with Wett Ones before you are required to become a paying member.
To use these three (3) free swims please ensure you use the following three codes when booking: 1FREE, 2FREE then 3FREE
Saturday sessions are not available to new swimmers as no coaches are on deck.
At your first session, arrive 15 minutes early, look for our coaches and introduce yourself.
Any questions please email info@wettones.org
Our Booking System:
You must book a place to swim with us before arriving at the pool.
Unfortunately, the booking system does not support refunds – however, you do have the ability to reschedule your sessions if need be.
You can book a session up to a week in advance.
When you use the system for the first time, and successfully book a session, you are given the option to create an account. If you select this option and create a password, you can book future sessions without needing to re-enter all of your details and reschedule upcoming sessions.
For safety reasons we limit the number of swimmers per lane. Our booking system calculates spaces based on pool space and configuration.
If you are not booked into a session via the booking system you will not be allowed to swim.
Training Times
Monday evening
6:35pm to 7:35pm | Sydney University Sport and Fitness centre pool
Tuesday morning
6:30am to 7:30am | Prince Alfred Park Pool
Wednesday evening
6:35pm to 7:35pm | Sydney University Sport and Fitness centre pool
Thursday morning
6.30am to 7.30 am | Victoria Park Pool
Thursday evening
6:30pm to 7:30pm | Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Ultimo.
Friday evening
6:35pm to 7:35pm | Sydney University Sport and Fitness centre pool
Saturday morning (Wett Ones members only)
9:30am to 10:30am | Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Pool (Sep to May)
Unavailable for new swimmers who have yet to join Wett Ones
Sunday afternoon
4:00pm to 5:00pm | Sydney University Sport and Fitness centre pool
New members are encouraged to attend Friday and Sunday sessions
Costs
Training Fee | $6.00 (paid via the booking page)
Pool entry fee | $6.50 SU, $7.20 PA, $8.30 ITAC (varies by pool)
Visiting swimmers must be a member of a Masters Swimming Australia-affiliated club to train with us,.
Training fee must be paid online before the session.
New members - check out our membership fees if you’d like to join us. Your first Introduction Training Session is free. Just pay pool entry.
Sydney Uni Pool
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
Andrew “Boy” Charlton Pool
Victoria Park Pool
Prince Alfred Park Pool
Your Safety
All of our coaches are trained and certified in CPR. However, everyone around the pool including swimmers have a shared responsibility for safety. Swimmer responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Swimmers must obey the rules of the facilities where training is held.
Swimmers must not enter the pool until their coach gives them permission to do so.
Swimmers should follow the directions of their coach at all times.
If you see someone doing something unsafe, or an unsafe situation, please notify your coach.
Should you find yourself requiring assistance in the pool then hold onto the lane rope and raise your hand. Responsible swimmers will be in the pool and able to assist you. By raising your hand this will alert your coach that you are having difficulty and may be in need of medical assistance.
While jewellery constitutes a danger for swimmers and is not allowed at Wett Ones training sessions, it is recognised that certain sports watches have evolved to a point where they pose little risk of harm while providing immediate and longer term information of value to the coach and swimmer.
Those with slimline sports watches, such as Apple Watches or similar, who wish to wear these during training may ask permission from that session’s coach to wear the device for that session.
Please note that this is not an automatic authority: coaches are tasked with ensuring a safe training environment, and an effective coaching experience, for all, and the decision is at the end of the day an individual one. On the basis of the device being bulky or having sharp edges, or in situations where the coach is concerned distraction will impact the value of the session for the swimmer concerned, they may still request the device is removed for the session.
It is also worthy of note that Masters Swimming Australia continues to have a ban on such devices in competition.
All about our training sessions
Safety
The health and safety of our swimmers is of utmost importance to us. Be sure to tell your coach if you have any soreness or injuries.
Choosing the right lane
Our coaches will place you in a lane with other swimmers of a similar ability. If you’re doing a rep and feel that you could swim faster, let the person in front know you’d like to pass.
New terminology
There’s lots of terminology to get used when training with a squad. Check out out glossary with all the words and their meaning.
Bring your kit
We often use flippers and kick-boards so bring along all your pool toys to each session. You never know what drills the coaches have in mind, so best be prepared!
The training set
The coach will explain each part of your set and use a whiteboard on the pool deck to write up the program. This will help you understand the reps, sets and recovery times.
Be on time.
We start the sessions right on their starting time. Please respect the coaches and your training partners by turning up on time.
Some of our club members regularly compete in NSW Masters Swimming competitions and ocean races, but that’s entirely up to you. If you just want to join our club to keep fit in a friendly group training environment then welcome aboard.
Competitions are generally once per month and each year there is a state short course (25m pool) and state long course (50m pool) championships. Before COVID some members were regularly travelling interstate for national and international competitions.
See NSW Master Swimming competition calendar for entry details.