Competitive Enrichment: Underwaters, Breakouts, Turns and Finishes (Ages 7 to 10)
West Clemmons Pool
3376 Middlebrook Dr,
Clemmons,
NC 27012
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Introduction
Fitter & Faster is producing a Competitive Enrichment Swim Clinic for swimmers ages 7 to 10 at the West Clemmons Pool in Clemmons, North Carolina on May 3, 2025! This Competitive Enrichment Swim Clinic is designed for swimmers transitioning into competitive swimming and looking to expand their skills in key areas of performance including underwaters, breakouts, turns and finishes. Plus, they'll also build confidence, and have fun!
Scroll down for details on the curriculum!
-> Availability in this session is limited to 20 participants to ensure the highest level learning experience.
SESSION START TIME: Check in 12:30 PM, Camp 12:45-2:45 PM
ADDITIONAL SWIM CAMPS IN CLEMMONS, NC:
Suggested Participants
Our top priority is to provide a world-class learning experience for all participants at all of our camps. This camp specifically caters to swimmers ages 7 to 10, focusing on developing essential techniques and skills needed for their progression in the sport.
Curriculum
For young swimmers transitioning into competitive racing, developing strong turns, finishes, underwaters, and breakouts is essential for building confidence and improving race times. A well-timed turn begins before reaching the wall, and a powerful push-off helps carry momentum into the next length. Likewise, a well-executed finish can be the difference in a close race, with preparation starting long before the final touch. Focusing on these details helps swimmers refine their technique and build habits that will set them apart in competition.
- STREAMLINE: A proper streamline is the fastest a swimmer can move in the water. Even elite swimmers continually refine this technique. Participants will receive tips to improve their streamline, helping them maximize speed off starts and on every wall during practice and competition.
- POWERFUL UNDERWATER DOLPHIN KICKS: Underwater dolphin kicking is a vital skill, with the best swimmers generating equal power on the up and down kicks. Our clinicians will introduce different techniques used by elite swimmers and teach participants how to leverage them for faster starts and walls.
- BREAKOUTS: Breakouts are often a trouble spot, with many swimmers inadvertently creating drag through unnecessary movements. This session will focus on refining breakout timing to maintain momentum and power into each lap.
- FLIP TURNS: Racing flip turns require precise technique. Swimmers must drop their head quickly without pausing, keep their hands narrow during the rotation, and finish with foot placement and body position that allow for a powerful push-off. Our clinicians will teach swimmers how to turn for maximum speed and efficiency.
- OPEN TURNS: Open turns often require swimmers to re-learn technique. Instead of turning to the side, swimmers will practice bringing their knees and feet straight to the wall, almost like a backflip. They’ll also learn to stay low in the water and use smooth arm movements that lead to optimal foot placement and streamlined push-offs.
- MOMENTUM OFF THE WALL: The push-off is the fastest part of each length, and carrying that speed into swimming strokes is essential. This clinic will teach proper push-off positioning and tight streamlines to maintain speed.
- MAINTAINING SPEED: One key to both great turns and finishes is maintaining or even increasing speed in the final five yards. Swimmers will develop the habit of “swimming through the wall,” ensuring they carry speed from the flags to the wall and come out ahead in races.
- FINISHES: Strong finishes involve eliminating breaths inside the flags, maintaining stroke length and speed, and touching the wall with force just below the surface. Our clinicians will help swimmers build these habits to consistently deliver competitive finishes.
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
Throughout the camp, swimmers will practice what they've learned with some of the world's most elite Swimmer Clinicians and coaches!
Take a photo, get autographs, and chat with your clinicians!
Inquisitive, Educated Swimmers are Faster Swimmers! Sign up today!
