Open Water Swimming Clinics 2011

     Improve your open water swimming skills through a series of five bi-weekly clinics at the Gillson Park Beach. Work on sighting and breathing techniques, equipment, pack swimming, acclimation, mental preparation, anxiety issues, starts, turns, finishes and more. Renowned open water swimmer Marcia Cleveland will host these training clinics. Cleveland has swum the English Channel, the Triple Crown Series and is a multiple national champion, coach and author.
     A short beach discussion will be followed by hands-on, in-water instruction. Participants (Age 17 & up) must be able to swim a half mile in 40 minutes or less. The fee is $40 per clinic or $150 for the series of five clinics. Dates are June 29; July 13 & 27; Aug. 10 &24. Clinics will be held regardless of weather.

Open Water Timed Swims

     Timed open water swims of measured 1.2 miles, 2.4 miles and other distances will be offered. All swims will be 90 minutes or less. Come and see how your times and skills improve over the summer in varying conditions. This is a great opportunity for triathletes of all ability levels.
     Participants must be age 17 & up. The fee is $10 per timed swim. Dates are June 29; July 13 & 27; Aug. 10 &24. Times swims will be held regardless of weather.
 

Where: Meet on the Gillson Beach House Patio.
Parking: A daily parking pass will be issued upon entering Gillson Park.
Questions? Contact Holly Specht at 847-256-9656 or hspecht@wilpark.org