Open Water Tri Swim Pod - Summer 2011
Note: (registration as of June 20th)
- Mondays: Sold out!
- Tuesdays: 2 spots left (you may join this course already in progress)
- Thursdays: Sold out!
Program Summary: If you already have a good foundation of comfort with open water swimming, having already taken our Open Water Confidence course or with equivalent swimming experience, you're next challenge is to swim faster and more efficiently over long distances.
The Open Water Swim Pod at Jericho Beach is ideal for triathletes and open water swimmers who have a grasp of open water fundamentals but want to learn the skills and strategies for open water distance swimming and racing (triathlon or swim races).
In this course, you will:
- build distance and intensity while holding good open-water swimming technique
- continue to develop the keys to swimming safely and within your comfort zone
- refine key freestyle techniques for efficient and fast swimming
- refine key skills for navigation in a variety of water conditions
- refine strategies for swimming in close quarters with other swimmers
- develop training routines for consistent progress for both summer and off-season practices
- apply intermediate to advanced stroke skills such as pace awareness, catch and two beat kick, cadence control and racing strategies
Schedule: This course will meet three times a week for 19 sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 - 8:15 pm. The program runs from June 16th to July 28th. June 16th is an orientation and benchmarking session. See the options below for attending twice a week or once a week. If you're looking to improve your open water skills for triathlon, swimming 2-3 times a week is highly recommended. Please meet at the Jericho Beach lifeguard station and be ready to swim at 7:05 for orientation and/or dry land practice. Cost: You have three options for attendance:
Recommended: $325 for 3 sessions / week (19 sessions total) and save 30% SOLD OUT
Two days a week: $255 for 2 sessions/week (13 sessions) and save 12%. NOT AVAILABLE.
One day a week: $145 for 1 session/week (7 sessions). 2 spots left
Pre-requisites: Pre-requisites for this course are private lessons from a Sea Hiker coach, our Sensational Freestyle course, or by consultation with a Sea Hiker coach.
Is this for me? See the above "Course Description" link to better determine if this course is suitable for you. If you are uncertain, please email us and we'll help you choose the best course for your needs.
Note: While water temperatures in June and July are normally perfect for this course, the proposed dates may see colder water temperatures than we typically experience in the summer. If the water is not warm enough, we may require adequate thermal head gear (neoprene cap or hood) and gloves/booties. Wetsuits are mandatory for this course. Please email us for recommendations on wetsuits or cold water gear.
Venue details and directions:
See the location link above for directions and venue details.
Cancellations:
We require 72 hours to guarantee a full refund. If you cancel with less than 72 hours notice, we will do our best to find another person to take your place. Please contact us as soon as possible if, after registering, attending becomes a concern!
Participants under 18:
If you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent or guardian to sign your liability waiver form when you arrive for the program.
Register/Sign-Up:
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