Fitter & Faster is producing a 2-day “Competitive Enrichment” Swim Camp for swimmers who are 8 years-old & younger. If your young, competitive swimmer has a desire to improve their technique so they can practice and race with more efficiency – this is the camp for them!

This camp features 2 hour sessions that will hold your swimmer's attention and small session sizes consisting of only 18 participants to allow for the best learning experience. If your swimmer is 9-years-old or older click here for a camp for them!

BUTTERFLY & BREASTSTROKE TECHNIQUE CAMP – October 14 & 16, 2022
DAY 1 (Friday): Butterfly Day
DAY 2 (Sunday): Breaststroke Day

Scroll down for more details on the curriculum! Availability is limited to ensure the highest level learning experience!

START TIMES:

Friday: Check in 4:45 PM. Camp: 5-7 PM
Sunday: Check in 3:45 PM. Camp: 4-6 PM

Suggested Participants

This web page is specifically for the sessions for swimmers ages 8 & under! Click here for the camp for swimmers ages 9 & over!

Curriculum

BUTTERFLY & BREASTSTROKE TECHNIQUE CAMP - October 14 & 16, 2022

Butterfly and breaststroke utilize similar body position, “undulating” movements, and an early “catch” to get across the pool with efficiency and speed. They are called the “short axis” strokes because swimmers do not rotate their body at the spine, as is done in freestyle and backstroke. Rather in butterfly and breaststroke, swimmers bend at the hips to generate power and forward momentum. Over two days, your swimmer, no matter their level, will improve their butterfly and breaststroke technique, racing and training skills!

DAY 1: BUTTERFLY DAY! (Oct 14)

There are some complexities to establishing a smooth, rhythmic fly, but with practice and attention to detail your swimmer can discover the stroke and begin swimming it properly!

BODYLINE: Even the slightest adjustment of the chin, neck, and/or back can make a huge difference. Participants will learn and practice proper posture and engagement of their core to have a strong foundation for better technique - creating a full-body connection for more efficient butterfly strokes.
KICK: Each butterfly stroke has two kicks to propel the swimmer towards the other end of the pool! If the kicks are properly timed and equally strong, they can positively impact your swimmer’s efficiency and stroke timing! Your swimmer will work on how and when to kick in butterfly for maximum speed.
PULL: The pull in butterfly keeps a swimmer accelerating forward. Your clinicians will work with participants to establish an early vertical forearm, “the catch”, enabling the swimmers to put immediate pressure back on the water.
BREATH: The timing of the breath in butterfly has a direct relationship on a swimmer’s body position, pull, kick and TIMES! At this camp, we will work with participants on breathing with their chin low to the water... and WHEN to breathe in their stroke cycle so that they develop the most efficient stroke possible!

DAY 2: BREASTSTROKE DAY! (Oct 16)

A swimmer's timing and ability to eliminate resistance are hallmarks of an efficient and powerful breaststroker. This session will strengthen their technique and lead to faster and more efficient breaststroke races… and faster IM’s!

BODYLINE: Even the slightest adjustment of the chin, neck, and/or back can make a huge difference. Elite breaststrokers focus on minimizing drag by “catching water” on their hands and feet as quickly as possible, so they can shoot back into a “straight bodyline” where they can glide at top speed.
KICK: The kick creates a lot of the power in breaststroke. Swimmers need to keep their knees high in the water and snap their feet quickly around and back to create a powerful kick. Our clinicians will work with participants to strengthen their kick for the ultimate propulsion forward!
PULL: Participants at this session will focus on setting up a proper "catch" and keeping their hands and elbows high on the water throughout the entire pull. The techniques your swimmer will practice will enable them to maintain forward momentum for the fastest breaststroke.
TIMING: Establishing proper timing in your swimmer’s breaststroke will allow for more fluidity, power and speed. Participants in this session will learn how elite swimmers time their breaststroke for ultimate efficiency and the fastest races.

ASK QUESTIONS

Swimmers and parents are invited to ask the clinicians questions during a Q&A session. Gain insight into their training regimen, diet and nutrition, and recovery tactics.

WATCH THE CLINICIANS

Observe clinicians 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

Swimmers will get to practice what they've learned by taking their stroke to your top speed with some of the best swimmers and coaches in the world! They'll work on holding onto their form while challenging themselves.

Take a photo with the clinicians, get autographs, and ALL PARTICIPANTS receive a FREE Fitter and Faster GIFT!

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