Swim Clinic Information

Below is the information for our upcoming Swim Clinic. Please let me know if you have questions. I can be reached at 413-538-2314 or dmallen@mtholyoke.edu

Mount Holyoke College – Stroke and Turn Clinic

WHEN: September 20th, 2008 9:00 - 3:30

WHERE: KENDALL HALL, MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE

TOPICS: The stroke clinic will cover all four competitive strokes, as well as starts and turns. Each stroke will be covered using stroke drills, college swimmer demonstrations and videotape review. The newest drills and techniques will be introduced.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE: Competitive swimmers between 8 years old and senior in high school. All swimmers must be able to complete 25 yards in the four competitive strokes. Cost is $50.00 per swimmer.

INSTRUCTORS: Instructors will include head coach Dave Allen and members of the Mount Holyoke Swim Team. Coach Allen has coached YMCA, high school and college teams and has 21 years of experience in running clinics and camps throughout the country. He is a Certified Athletic Trainer and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Team members specializing in each stroke will demonstrate drills and provide feedback to participants.

WHAT TO BRING: Swim suits, 2 caps, goggles, 3 towels, brown bag lunch, shorts/T-shirt or warm-ups.

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE:
8:30-9:00 - Registration
9:00-10:15 - Freestyle Techniques
10:15-11:30 - Backstroke Techniques
11:30-12:00 – Lunch
12:00-1:15 - Butterfly Techniques
1:15-2:30 - Breaststroke Techniques
2:30-3:00 – Turns
3:00-3:30 - Starts

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REGISTRATION FORM

NAME: __________________________ AGE:________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________

CITY: ________________________ STATE: _________ ZIP CODE: _______

PHONE NUMBER (In case of emergency): _____________________________________________________

Make checks payable to: Mount Holyoke College ($50.00 per swimmer)

Return Form to: Dave Allen, Kendall Hall, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA 01075

Questions: 413-538-2314 or dmallen@mtholyoke.edu