Stay motivated by joining a Swim For a Mile (SFAM) training group and attend weekly coached sessions to prepare you for your event.
The sessions below refer to the 2023 Swim For a Mile Outdoor Pool Challenge. SFAM is currently working with pools to confirm training details, once this is confirmed you will be able to find the training schedules and links to book training below!
| Pool Name/ Location | Training Schedule | Pricing Details | How to Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagenalstown Outdoor Swimming Pool,
Dunleckny, Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow, R21 RR72 |
June 27th to August 17th (inclusive)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 8-9pm |
TBC | Link to book coming soon |
| Ballinakill Outdoor Swimming Pool,
Ballinakill, Co. Laois |
June 21st to August 16th (inclusive)
Wednesdays 8.30-9.30pm & Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm
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9 Wednesday Sessions €63 booking fee.
8 Saturday sessions €56 booking fee. 17 sessions (Wednesdays & Saturdays) discounted €100 booking fee! |
Click here to book |
| Ballina Riverside Pool,
Roolagh, Ballina, Co. Tipperary |
June 13th to July 27th (inclusive)
Tuesdays & Thursdays Limited space available |
Email dwswimming@gmail.com to enquire
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Email dwswimming@gmail.com to enquire |
| Bunclody Outdoor Swimming Pool,
Carrickduff, Co. Carlow / Co Wexford |
June 28th to August 16th (inclusive)
Wednesdays 8-9pm & Saturdays* 10-11am
*No training on Saturday August 5th – this will take place on Sunday August 6th at 10am instead.
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8 Wednesday sessions, €64 booking fee.
7 Saturday sessions, €56 booking fee. 15 sessions (Wednesdays & Saturdays), discounted €110 booking fee! |
Click here to book |
| Charlestown Swimming Pool,
Lowpark, Charlestown, Co. Mayo, F12 EK73 |
June 27th to August 15th (inclusive)
Tuesdays 7-7.45pm |
8 x Tuesday Sessions, €60 booking fee. | Click here to book |
If there isn’t a training group that suits you, you can download the FREE 12-week training programme (below) and follow it in your own time, on your own or with a friend at your local swimming pool. The programme includes three sessions per week, drill descriptions and demonstration videos.
20m Format 12 Week Training Programme
25m Format 12 Week Training Programme (most common pool length)
50m Format 12 Week Training Programme