WMST Swimming 101 and 201 Clinic

Dec 16, 2009

Back by popular demand!  Adult Fitness Swimming 101 and 201

Improve your physical fitness through swimming with WMST

  • WHEN: Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the NAT, starting Tuesday January 19th
  • COST: New Swimmer: $140 for the 8-week clinic: ($90 for the 8-week clinic plus $50 for USMS registration fee 2010)
    Current WMST Swimmer: $75 for the 8-week clinic

  • To Register for swimming 101/201: Email: wmst@wmst.net

  • The purpose of this 8-week Swimming Course is to improve your swimming knowledge, understanding, and skills so you can use your swimming to improve your physical fitness.
  • You will learn to swim each stroke faster and with less effort.
  • The fitness swimmer, triathlete, and competitive swimmer alike will benefit.
  • Set a personal goal, we’ll help you attain it.
  • Class size is limited. Reserve your spot today!

These classes are mostly designed to bring newer swimmers up to speed (101), and are also a great way for more experienced swimmers (201) to get a breakthrough in a particular stroke or drill. Whether you are doing your first triathlon or trying to find a new form of exercise we are certain this program is for you! 

Topics to be covered during the 8 week, 16-session course

Freestyle
Backstroke
Breaststroke
Butterfly
    
Stroke Turns
Interval training
Nutrition
Tips for practice, meet, or Triathlon
Strength training
Starts
Pace work
Flip turns
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New Swimmer: $140 for the 8-week clinic: ($90 for the 8-week clinic plus $50 for USMS registration fee 2010)
Current WMST Swimmer: $75 for the 8-week clinic
 
Note: If you would like to participate in other WMST workouts you must continue your monthly/punch card WMST dues. There will be no extra lanes during this time slot for WMST swimmers who are not enrolled in Swimming 101/201

Needed Equipment: Goggles, swim cap, swimming fins, kickboard, and pull buoy

Requirements for Swimming 101/201: Note this is not a learn-to-swim program. The swimmer must be able to complete a 25-yard freestyle. Must be 18 years old to register.

To Register for swimming 101/201: Email: wmst@wmst.net

 Please include your name, contact information and whether you are a current WMST swimmer. You should receive a confirmation email within a few days. Current WMST members may also login and click on the "Attend this Event" button to sign up.