Summer Swim

Open Water Swim Program

Take your swimming beyond the pool and into the real world. Our Open Water Swim Program is designed to help athletes build confidence, overcome open water anxiety, and become a more efficient open water swimmer.

Whether you're training for your first triathlon or looking to sharpen your race-day performance, this program focuses on the skills that matter most when the black line disappears.

What to Expect:

• Safe, designated swim area with clear boundaries'
• Easy water access for athletes of varying experience levels
• Calm to moderate water conditions suitable for skill development
• 1/2 mile marked course
• On course support and safety personnel

Dates:  Wednesday times are 6pm - 8pm

Weekends are 7am - 9am 

Wednesday May 20    

Sunday May 31

Sunday Jun 7

Wednesday June 17

Saturday June 22

Wednesday July 8

Sunday July 19

Wednesday July 22    

Saturday August 1

Sunday August 16

Wednesday August 26

Wednesday September 9     

Who It’s For:

• Triathletes of all levels
• Swimmers transitioning from pool to open water
• Athletes preparing for open water races or events
• Anyone looking to feel stronger and more comfortable outside the pool

Things to know

• You MUST wear a swim buoy when in the water
• You MUST check IN and OUT from the water
• No BATHROOMS at the venue or parking lot
• Parking at 800 Heller Rd
• 1 mile from the Richland Township Rail Trail

OWS CLINIC INFO - May 31 and June 17th

• One Hour Coached Clinic; Second hour available to practice
• Focus on confidence, efficiency, and race-day execution—not just distance
• Small group format with individualized coaching and real-time feedback
• Technique refinement: sighting, breathing patterns, stroke efficiency, pacing
• Build comfort in visibility changes, and unpredictable environments
• Strategic coaching to reduce panic, conserve energy, and improve performance

FORT POOL SWIMS: 

• 15 Thursday Morning Swims at the Fort
• Coached Practice