Dear Swimmers,


A long lost HELLO from Fen and I. We have not been ignoring you - we have just been busy coordinating things with the IHP Triathlon programme and we can gladly say that we FINALLY have the opportunity to begin training out at Sandy Bay, Pokfulam.??


Prior to the official launch of the IHP Triathlon programme, we will be offering 3 swimming sessions a week - 1 morning and 2 evening sessions - beginning Monday, August 13, for the remainder of this month as an initial introduction to the new swimming pool and training at IHP in Sandy Bay. ?From September onwards our swimming programme will be fully integrated into the IHP Triathlon training programme, which will offer a broader and more systematic swim/triathlon focused programme with 8 training sessions a week throughout the triathlon season, all under the supervision of an elite level coaching team.
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For those of you who have not been to Sandy Bay in Pokfulam or think that it is miles away....I can assure you that it is easy to get to from either the Central going westward on the waterfront or via Wanchai through the Aberdeen Tunnel.? I have done the drive many times now in both directions (having conveniently moved to Pokfulam over the summer) and it never takes more than 15 minutes, even in traffic! ?For those of you contemplating the early morning sessions and heading straight off to work afterwards, you will be pleased to hear that the changing rooms are pretty spacious and clean. ?Lots of shower cubicles as well as large lockers are available for you to store your bags and clothing (they require only a $5 refundable coin deposit to operate). ?


AUGUST SWIMMING IHP Introduction Sessions, Monday 13 - Thursday 30th August
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 am ?(Technique and Recovery)
Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:45 pm ?(Interval and Intensity)
Thursdays 7:30 - 8:45 pm (Endurance and Pacing)
* Swimmers will be required to register at the main reception counter for evening sessions (or on deck for early mornings) and pay the special promotional fee of just $100 per training session to get your training voucher. ?Make sure to set aside 10 minutes to fill out the form at your first visit, or to save time you can download the form attached and fill it in beforehand.?


* During this pre-launch period, parking fees of $8 per half hour are applicable, unless you are a staff or IHP Community member.?


SAVE THE DATE:? IHP TRIATHLON Promotional Launch Day, Saturday, 25 August
On the morning of SATURDAY, 25 AUGUST, from 7:30 ? 11:00am, the IHP will be offering a FREE swim and run training session to launch the IHP Triathlon Programme. ?The dual training sessions will be followed by a short welcome address and introductory talk, where potential members will be introduced to the facilities and coaches and the details of the Triathlon programme. ?All triathletes are welcome, but spaces to these 2 training sessions are limited and Pre-registration is required. ?We hope that as many of you as possible will be able to attend this event and show your support to the programme (so save the date!), but remember that it will be on a first-come-first-served basis, so make sure to send in your registration form as soon as it becomes available. ?If you are too late in registering for a place, you are still welcome to watch or attend the introductory talk. ?


We will be forwarding you more information shortly about the IHP Triathlon programme and the registration procedure for the 25th of August introductory launch session.


We hope that you have thoroughly enjoyed your summer and we very much look forward to seeing you all again at our new home.


Swimmingly,
AM & Fen