Past Clinic: Race Strategy & Comprehensive Breaststroke Camp Series
North Pointe Aquatic Center
335 Holloway Rd,
Ballwin,
MO 63011
A description of what was covered at this past clinic is below the upcoming clinics.
Upcoming Swim Clinics and Camps
Within 250 miles of Ballwin, MO.
Past Clinic
Introduction
August 21-22
Race Strategy Camp: 100’s & 200’s -SAVE by signing up both days of one camp or multiple days across multiple camps!
The 100 and the 200, in ANY event, are some of the most strategically difficult events to strategize! Participants will work with our clinicians on improving their strategies and techniques to become faster and more efficient racers!
Scroll down for more details on the curriculum!
Session sizes are limited to no more than 24 participants to ensure the highest level learning experience!
Session Times (All Days):
Group A: Check in 5:30 AM, Clinic 5:45-8:45 AM
Group B: Check in 9:15 AM, Clinic 9:30-12:00 PM
Suggested Participants
August 21: Groups will be based on your swimmer’s 200 yd freestyle time
– Group A: 200 yd Freestyle – 2:18 and faster
– Group B: 200 yd Freestyle – 2:19 and over
August 22: Groups will be based on your swimmer’s 100 yd freestyle time
– Group A: 100 yd Freestyle – 1:03 and faster
– Group B: 100 yd Freestyle – 1:04 and over
Curriculum
Swimmers at this camp will focus on developing a strong race strategy for events 100 and 200 yards in ANY stroke. By learning how to vary components of technique, pacing, and tempo, participants can take their racing to the next level in any stroke. Saturday will focus on events 200 yards in length. Sunday will focus on swimming a fast 100 yard race.
AUGUST 21: SWIMMING A FAST 200
Races over 200 yards and meters are some of the most fun to swim and to watch because of the wide variety of strategies that swimmers can use. Some swimmers will take the race out very fast and hope to hang on at the finish, some will save their energy and finish strong, while others will hit consistent splits to balance those two strategies. Two time SEC Champion, Robyn Clevenger, will help participants see which strategy works the best for their swimming as well as how to implement that plan for faster racing.
- DISTANCE PER STROKE: One way to increase a swimmer’s efficiency is to take fewer strokes. Counting the number of strokes and improving technique to decrease that number will save energy. Participants will work with SEC Champion, Robyn Clevenger, to find the appropriate distance per stroke for their 200.
- TEMPO: A swimmer’s tempo is how fast or slow they complete each stroke. Slower tempo allows swimmers to conserve energy by taking fewer strokes. Faster tempos are more tiring but much faster. Changing tempo based on event distance and fatigue level will help participants swim as fast as possible.
- PACING: Every swimmer strategizes their 200 yard races differently! The clinicians will demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of the main pace approaches. Whether participants like to go out hard or finish strong, having a pre-race strategy will help make sure they are ready to swim each race confidently!
AUGUST 22: SWIMMING A FAST 100
Swimming 100 yard races requires unique strategy and planning for fast racing. Technique is tweaked to provide more power for the event, and taking advantage of the start and streamline off each wall has a larger impact. Trying to find the balance between underwaters, breathing pattern, and sprinting are key to having a fast 100! SEC Champion, Robyn Clevenger, will work with participants to find this balance and how they can apply it to race faster!
- SPRINTING: Sprinting is all about swimming with “controlled aggression!” Swimmers will observe and practice how to tweak their stroke to make them quick yet efficient - increasing tempo, shortening the breath, and a strong connected kick will lead to an explosive race!
- PACING: Pacing for races 100 yards or meters can be broken up many ways. Robyn will present different strategies on how to swim 100s: Experimenting and learning new techniques will allow swimmers to improve their 100 speed!
- UNDERWATER DOLPHIN KICKING: The fastest swimmers know how to weaponize their underwater. It's the fastest way to move through the water! Understanding the importance of streamlined underwater speed is vital for every level of swimmer.
ASK QUESTIONS
Swimmers and parents are invited to ask their clinicians questions during a Q&A session. Gain insight into their training regimen, diet and nutrition, and recovery tactics.
WATCH THE CLINICIANS
Observe your 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 Swim cap!
Inquisitive, Educated Swimmers are Faster Swimmers! Sign up today!
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