Swimming Training Clinics & Camps

Open Water Swimming

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Join Terri Schneider for an open water swim clinic that will change the way you prepare for your upcoming races. Are you curious about how to transfer your pool swim skills to the ocean or lake? Are you apprehensive about swimming in open water? Have you done some open water swimming but are looking to refine your speed and skills? Or, do you want to safely try open water swimming for the first time? Then these clinics are for you.

Train with experts while learning to love open water swimming!

Events:

“Your class has actually left me looking forward to the ocean swims.....never thought I would say that! Your class has helped me tremendously - I will be taking it again!”

- Carin

5-Week Open Water Swim Clinics for 2009

Due to popular demand Terri will offer a 5-week open water swim clinic in 2009. This clinic includes sessions preparing specifically for the Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon as well as a practice swim around the Santa Cruz Wharf. Huge swim prep value! See below for times, dates and locations:

5-Week Swim Clinic:

July 25, Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00 AM, Cowells Beach, Santa Cruz, CA, CLINIC FOR SANTA CRUZ SPRINT TRIATHLON
August 1, Saturday, 9:00 – 10:15 AM, Seacliff Beach, Cement Ship, Aptos, CA
August 15, Saturday, 9:00 – 10:15 AM, Cowells Beach, Santa Cruz, CA
August 22, Saturday, 9:00 – 10:15 AM, Seacliff Beach, Cement Ship, Aptos, CA
September 5, Saturday, 8:30 - 10:00 AM, PRACTICE WHARF SWIM, Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA.

REGISTRATION: Cost for 5-Week clinic: $110 if you pre-register, $125 if you register at our first session.
Register Now for 5-Week Clinic
Space is limited.

Need to miss a session? The registration price for each clinic is the same for those attending all 5 sessions and for those who may need to miss a session or two. We will not modify the price nor offer a make up swim, if you need to miss a session. If you do need to miss a session or so, you will still gain information value in attending the sessions your personal schedule allows.
In addition to our swims the following topics will covered over the 5-Week schedule:

Working with negative and positive "self-talk" before and during open water swims and events
Gear issues
Efficient sighting for straight swimming
Specific techniques to work with fear and apprehension
Training tips to swim faster in open water
Drafting techniques
Working with waves and swell

"Swimming round the wharf today was my first swim that length in open water, and it was FUN. The swim clinics, and the insights and encouragement you've provided have been a huge confidence builder. I'm really glad I signed up, and would recommend your clinics to anyone. Thank you!"

- John

SC Triathlon Open Water Swim Clinic

Saturday, July 25, 8:00 - 10:00 am 2009
Cowells Beach, Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA

Cost: General Registration - $45/$50 on event day. Participant in Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon - $40/$45 on event day

Topics covered:

SC Sprint Triathlon Race Director will be on hand to answer any race questions
Working with negative and positive "self-talk" before and during open water swims and events
Efficient sighting for straight swimming
Drafting techniques
Working with waves and swell

Practice Wharf Swim for the Sentinel and Big Kahuna Triathlons

Saturday, September 5, 8:30 - 10:00 am 2009
Main Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Cost: $40 if you pre-register, $45 if you register on event day

This is a practice swim around the Santa Cruz Wharf with some included tips and instruction on how to tackle this swim effectively on race day. We will have Lifeguard safety paddlers for this swim.

For more information Email Terri (you must be able to swim comfortably in a pool in order to participate)

"I have learned so much in this clinic our last session was my best ocean swim yet! Thanks for giving us all the support and guidance! I know that I am ready for my next race."

- Billy