General Information
ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS
Have a fabulous holiday while the kids train with Olympic swimmers.
The Family Swim Holidays 2010 will take place at the brand new pool at the BEST Centre. Accommodation is provided at the Club Colonia Blau Hotel opposite the pool.
Our goal for each athlete is to have fun, learn, meet new friends, and take a great attitude about their sport back to his or her home club. See why 85% of families return!”
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Due to the past 5 years success of our Family Swim Holidays, we are proud to announce our 2010 holiday programme. Please click on any of the dates below for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: For the May Family Swim Holiday, we will be offering pro rata prices for those who need to leave early to compete at their district championships. There will be sessions available Friday 28th and Saturday 29th for any who need them.
The holidays will take place in the beautiful town of Colonia Sant Jordi on the southern tip of Mallorca where you will stay at the wonderful four star Blau Club Colonia Sant Jordi just minutes from some of Europe’s most stunning beaches.
The swim holiday is designed for swimmers aged 6-18 years old who are used to training regularly with a swim team (please email us if you have any questions). While the children are swimming, parents can relax on the beach or take in some of the beautiful sights on the island. The holiday will cater for all level of swimmer from club swimmer to international standard.
The holiday will comprise of 9 x 2 hour swimming sessions for the 7 day holidays and 14 x 2 hour swim sessions for the 10 day holiday, accompanied by dry land and stretching exercises and will be run by British Olympic swimmers and former British record holders as well as ASA qualified coaches.
The Location
Colonia Sant Jordi is one of the most beautiful places on the island and boasts some of the best beaches in Europe. It is a great place for strolling, cycling, fishing and kayaking, as well as numerous other outdoor activities.
The Hotel
A great family hotel that will suit everyone. The hotel has a spa, indoor and outdoor pools and gym. An amazing dinner buffet awaits! Check out the hotels page.
The Pool
The brand new BEST Centre, an outdoor 10 lane 50m dedicated training pool run by Blue Water Training Camps. Parents can also swim while the kids train! Longer sessions! More time to practice turns and starts! We will also offer special sessions for 6-8 year olds.
The Gym
Parents can use the pool’s gym for free while the kids train.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note this is only an example of a typical daily itinerary for a 7 day holiday.
Day One
| 16.00 - 17:30: | Check In |
| 17:30 - 18:00 | Camp Meeting |
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Dinner |
| 19:00 - Bedtime | Personal Time |
Day Two
| 7:30-7:45 | Wake-Up |
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:30 | Dry land |
| 9:30-11.00 | Swim |
| 11:00-12:45 | Personal Time |
| 12:45-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-15:30 | Personal Time |
| 15.30-17:00 | Swim |
| 17:00-18:30 | Beach Activity or table tennis tournament |
| 18:30-19:30 | Dinner |
| 19:30 | Family Quiz |
| 20.30-Bedtime | Personal Time |
| 7:30-7:45 | Wake-Up |
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:30 | Dry land |
| 9:30-11.00 | Swim |
| 11:00-12:45 | Personal Time |
| 12:45-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-15:30 | Personal Time |
| 15.30-17:00 | Swim |
| 17:00-18:30 | Beach Activity or table tennis tournament |
| 18:30-19:30 | Dinner |
| 19.30-Bedtime | Personal Time |
| 7:30-7:45 | Wake-Up |
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:30 | Dry land |
| 9:30-11.00 | Swim |
| 11:00-12:45 | Personal Time |
| 12:45-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-15:00 | Personal Time |
| 15.00-18:30 | Boat trip |
| 18:30-19:30 | Dinner |
| 19.30-Bedtime | Personal Time |
| 7:30-7:45 | Wake-Up |
| 7:45-8:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:30-9:15 | Dry land |
| 9:15-11:15 | Swim |
| 11:15-12:45 | Personal Time |
| 12:45-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-15:00 | Personal Time |
| 15.00-18:30 | Beach football match |
| 18:30-19:30 | Dinner |
| 19.30-Bedtime | Personal Time |
| 7:30-7:45 | Wake-Up |
| 7:45-8:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:30-9:15 | Dry land |
| 9:15-11:15 | Swim |
| 11:15-12:45 | Parents' Football Match and Personal Time |
| 12:45-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-15:30 | Personal Time |
| 15.30-17:00 | Swim |
| 17:00-18:30 | Beach Games |
| 18:30-19:30 | Dinner |
| 19.30-Bedtime | Personal Time |
| 7:30-7:45 | Wake-Up |
| 7:45-8:30 | Beach Biathlon for swimmers and parents |
| 8:30-9:30 | Breakfast |
| 9:30-12:45 | Personal Time |
| 12:45-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-15:00 | Personal Time |
| 15.00-17:00 | Swim, including relay races with coaches |
| 18:30-20:00 | Dinner |
| 20:00-22:00 | Awards cermenony and talent show |
| 7:30-7:45 | Wake-Up |
| 8:00-10:30 | Breakfast |
| 10:30-12:00 | Clean rooms, pack, & check out |



