FAST Turns, Underwater Dolphin Kicking, and Breakouts - Caldwell, NJ

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FAST Turns, Underwater Dolphin Kicking, and Breakouts - Caldwell, NJ

By The Fitter and Faster Swim Tour

Location

Caldwell Community Center

1 Provost Square Caldwell, NJ 07006

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Description

Get ahead of the competition at this High Performance Swim Clinic focusing on teaching you the proper technique for FASTER turns, underwater dolphin kicking, and breakouts. Work with two-time Olympian Chloe Sutton and World Champion Megan Romano to learn the drills and skills to improve. There will also be a "Pre Swim Team" session to teach participnats the fundamentals of swimming!

Chloe and Megan will lead three sessions designed for competitive swimmers of all ages and ability levels:

  • Ages 11 & Under Competitive
    Turns, Underwater Dolphin Kicking, and Breakouts
    Novemeber 4, 2017
    Check-in: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Event: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Ages 12 & Over Competitive
    Turns, Underwater Dolphin Kicking, and Breakouts
    November 4, 2017
    Check-in: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Event: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

  • Learn to Swim Session (+Special Olympics)
    The FUNdamentals of Fast Swimming
    November 5, 2017
    Check-in: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Event: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Scroll down for details on the curriculum. Space is limited!


SATURDAY CURRICULUM:
Turns, Underwater Dolphin Kicking, Breakouts

Blast through the turns and into your underwater dolphin kick to blast past the competition at this swim clinic designed to help competitive improve upon the key details that are essential to swimming fast and improving your times. Olympic swimmer Chloe Sutton and World Champion Megan Romano will teach all participants the drills that they practice to master these skills.

  • FLIP TURNS: Learn to carry your momentum through the turn to get ahead of the competition every wall. Chloe Sutton is an Olympian due to her discipline and focus when executing a proper flip turn. Practice drills and exercises to help you master this athletic skill.

  • UNDERWATER DOLPHIN KICKING: The fastest swimmers in the world dolphin kick off of their walls. It's not as hard as you think. Megan and Chloe will help swimmers improve their technqiue as well as commit to a number of kicks off of every wall so that they can blast ahead of the competition on every breakout!

  • BREAKOUTS: Carrying the speed from your underwaters into the first stroke cycle is crucial for maintaining momentum. Learn the key components of a breakout that will make you more confident during a race!


SUNDAY CURRICULUM:
The FUNdamentals of Fast Swimming

This session will be divided into 2 groups: Special Olympics Athletes and Pre-Swim Team Swimmers. This session is designed to work on the FUNdamentals of fast swimming while building on a love of the sport. Participants will rotate between the two elite clinicians, Chloe Sutton and Megan Romano, to work on skills to swim fast!

  • STREAMLINE: A good streamline is more than just putting your hands together above your head. It is a full body exercise! Learn how to streamline from fingertips to toes squeezing your whole body so that you can move through the water FASTER!

  • BODY POSITION: Learn how to relax your body so that you float on the surface in a nice straight line. Your head should be down so that your hips are on the surface. Every stroke is built on a foundation of a strong bodyline. Gain more confidence in the water by learning a better bodyline!

  • FREESTYLE: A strong kick, long arm strokes, and a low side-breath all make up a good freestyle stroke. Learn from a freestyle olympian what it takes to swim freestyle with speed, efficiency, and a smile!



ASK QUESTIONS: Swimmers and parents are invited to ask Chloe and Megan questions during a Q&A session. Gain insight into their training regimen, diet and nutrition, and recovery tactics.

WATCH THE CLINICIAN: Observe Chloe and Megan swim at full speed and demonstrate a progression of perfectly executed drills to achieve powerful, efficient and fast swimming.

PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE TEST: Practice what you've learned by taking your stroke to your top speed with two of the best swimmers in the world! Hold on to your form while having the opportunity to challenge yourself

Take a photo while wearing Chloe and Megan's medals, get autographs, and a gift from TYR Sport!

Inquisitive, Educated Swimmers are Faster Swimmers! Sign up today!


COACHES:

Thise are spots available in the hands-on coaches program. If you are interested in meeting and working alongside our elite clinician during the clinic, please click the register button for the coaches program.

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