Do you have college sports in Spain?
Yes, but most students play or in this case swim for clubs. In Spain usually the level of club teams is higher than college.
Is the swimming team I am swimming with Coed?
Yes, the different swimming clubs SAIIE collaborates are all coed teams
When do the training sessions take place?
Trainings happen twice a day. One part of the team practices early in the morning at 7:00am and the other part of the team will practice in the early evenings (Around 4:00pm). Depends on class schedule. You will have the option to practice in the mornings or evenings.
How is the weather in Seville throughout the year?
During the summer please expect really warm weather. You will be swimming outsde in the Olimpic swimming pool (50 meters) Seville's summer's are hot and dry, and usually at the end of May it can easily reach the high 30's C (Around 95F), and in June it can reach the 40's C (Low 100's F). During fall it will be nice weather but you will be swimming in an indoor size swimming pool (25 meters). Spring term you will also be swimming inside.
How long are training sessions?
Trainings will be 2 hours long.
How many training sessions take place per week?
There will be 5 training sessions per week but if you want to you will be able to train 6 days per week.
How many weeks of training will I do?
In each summer session you will complete 4 weeks of training. Since session I & II overlap you will complete a total of 6 weeks if you decide to participate in both sessions. During the fall & spring you will have training every week of class.
Will I have access to a gym?
Yes, the club has a gym for its athletes, and you will have access to it.
Are the trainings held in Spanish?
Yes. You will be training with Spaniards on a Spanish team with Spanish coaches. This is an important aspect of the cultural immersion part of the program; through the swimming program you will be surrounded in a constant Spanish speaking environment and this will give you a great opportunity to improve your Spanish.
What age are swimmers on the team?
The swimmers are between 17 and 25 years old.
How many swimmers does the team have?
It varies each year but about 28-32
How far are the training facilities from the school?
All training facilities are no further than a 20 minute bus ride away or a 20 - 40 minute walk.
How much money will I spend on transportation to trainings?
In the case you are not in walking distance and you have to cath a bus to trainings you will not spend more than $25 for the entire month. Around the city they are bikes and motor electric scooters that can be use for a small fee (great to move around the city for students). The city of Seville has a great bike lane.
What equipment should I bring?
Fins, paddles, and a kickboard. Snorkels are used but are not required.