Competitive Enrichment: Flip Turns, Open Turns And Finishes (Ages 7 To 9)
Circle C Swim Center
5919 La Crosse Ave,
Austin,
TX 78739
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Introduction
Fitter & Faster is producing a Competitive Enrichment Swim Clinic for swimmers ages 7 to 9 at Clemmons West Pool in Clemmons, North Carolina on August 16, 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! Please click here for the swim camp page for ages 10 & over!
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 8:15 AM, Camp 8:30-10 AM
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 9, focusing on developing essential techniques and skills needed for their progression in the sport. Please click here for the swim camp page for ages 10 & over!
Curriculum
For developing competitive swimmers, mastering turns and finishes is a critical step toward transitioning from simply swimming to racing. While proper turn technique is vital, the process begins well before reaching the wall and the impact of a great push off will carry speed through the next length. Similarly, a well-executed finish can make the difference in close races, with the preparation for a great finish beginning far before the final touch.
- 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!
