Tutorials & Help

Learn how to make the most of ChriSwim Journal with step-by-step guides and tutorials

Quick Start Guides

Swimmer Quick Start

Get started with tracking your training sessions and setting personal goals

Guide: Setting up your profile
Guide: Logging your first training session
Tutorial: Creating and tracking goals
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Coach Quick Start

Learn to manage groups, create training plans, and provide feedback

Guide: Creating your first training group
Guide: Building effective training plans
Tutorial: Providing swimmer feedback
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Parent Quick Start

Understand how to access and interpret your child's swimming progress

Guide: Getting parent access
Guide: Understanding the parent dashboard
Tutorial: Reading progress reports
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Swimmer Guides

Step 1: Registration
  1. Click "Sign Up as Swimmer" from the home page
  2. Enter your email and create a secure password
  3. Complete your swimmer profile with basic information
  4. Add your SwimRankings.net ID if you have one (optional)
Step 2: First Login

Once registered, you'll be taken to your dashboard where you can:

  • Log your first training session
  • Set your first personal goal
  • Explore the analytics tab
  • Connect with your coach
Pro Tips
  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Add your club information for better coaching connections
  • Import existing competition data for complete analytics

Recording a Training Session
  1. Go to your Training Journal tab
  2. Click "Add Session" or use the quick form
  3. Select session type (technique, endurance, speed, etc.)
  4. Enter duration in minutes
  5. Record total distance swum
  6. Rate your effort using RPE scale (1-10)
  7. Add notes about the session
Understanding RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
1-3: Very light effort
4-6: Moderate effort
7-8: Hard effort
9-10: Maximum effort
Mobile Tips
  • Use the quick form for poolside entry
  • Voice notes work great for session reflections
  • Log sessions immediately after training

Chart Types Explained
Performance Trend Over Time: Shows your competitive points progression by month/year
Points Distribution by Event: Compares your strength across different swimming events
Event Strength Heatmap: Visual representation of your performance across all stroke/distance combinations
Medals Over Time: Tracks your competitive achievements chronologically
Using Filters

Filter your data by:

  • Swimming stroke (freestyle, backstroke, etc.)
  • Distance (50m, 100m, 200m, etc.)
  • Pool length (25m vs 50m)
  • Personal bests only
  • Medal-winning performances only
Reading Charts
  • Higher points = better performance
  • Upward trends show improvement
  • Click chart elements for details
  • Use filters to focus on specific events

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I import my SwimRankings.net data?

Add your SwimRankings ID to your profile, then click the import button on your dashboard. Your competition history will be automatically imported and used for analytics.

Can I use ChriSwim Journal on my phone?

Yes! ChriSwim Journal is fully responsive and works great on mobile devices. The quick training form is optimized for poolside entry.

How do I connect with my coach?

Your coach can invite you to their training group, or you can request to join. Once connected, they can provide feedback and assign training plans.

How do parents get access to my progress?

You control parent access through sharing tokens. Generate a secure link from your dashboard settings and share it with your parents to give them read-only access to your progress.

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