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Newark Open Water Swim Clinic

Mon June 20, 2022 Newark, DE 19711 US Directions

Events

6/20 Open Water Clinic

5:45PM EDT - 7:00PM EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.frenchcreekracing.com.

Place

240 Old Paper Mill Rd.
Newark, DE US 19711

Description

Clinic Date - Monday 6/20 5:45-7PM.

Coaches:  You'll be coached by a crew of 5 very experienced swim coaches with plenty of open water experience!
John Kenny, Professional Triathlete, 5-time US Open Water National Champion
Brett Saunders - Professional Triathlete, USAT Coach
Jocelyn Saunders - Former Professional Triathlete and USA Swimming Coach
Kathy Minka - Accomplished open water swimmer and USA Swimming Coach
Jessie Tobin - NCAA All American and 2 x Captain at University of Tampa

This clinic is ideal for swimmers of all levels, from first time open water participants to experienced athletes looking to improve.  Join us to practice drafting, sighting, buoy turns, race starts, and much more! This clinic will help swimmers become more proficient and confident in open water.

This clinic will raise money to send a child to Camp Ak-O-Mak, a nonprofit girls sports camp specializing in open water swimming and triathlons. Jocelyn Saunders has volunteered at Ak-O-Mak for almost 20 years and believes that during these years, camp's experience for children has never been more important.
Cost of clinic - $50.00 ($35 for Unlimited OW swimmers)
All donations are welcome and greatly appreciated!

What do I need to bring with me to this clinic?  Everything that you will need to swim on your race day, including but not limited to: swim suit, swim cap, goggles, wetsuit, body glide, towel, basic nutrition/hydration, sunblock.

Clinic Schedule:
5:45-6:15PM - Introduction to your coaches.  On land open water overview, General Q&A, Ask us anything.
6:15-7:00PM - In water drills and instruction for open water swimming.

Race Contact Info

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