CRA Clinics offer focused intensive instruction in specific skill areas.
3 HOUR INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM CLINICS
Distinctive in approach, instruction at Charles River Aquatics emphasizes proper technique as a solid foundation for the development of strong, safe, efficient swimmers.
CRA Instruction is based on the development of technical accuracy of a swimmer's movements. Skills are systematically layered as each isolated movement is committed to muscle memory. Advancement through the cumulative levels of instruction is tied to achievement of technical milestones.
In the CRA Instructional Program, students do not swim great distances during lessons to increase endurance. The focus on technique creates efficient, safe and fast swimmers.
CRA Instructional Clinics offer intensive individualized instruction and lots of fun!
CRA Instructional Clinics are Designed for:
- Youth swimmers ages 4 - 11--Teaching Pool Clinics
- Youth swimmers ages 7-14--Competition Pool Clinics*
- Any skill level--new students will be evaluated at the start of the program
*Competition Pool Clinics are appropriate for any level swimmer, including beginners, ages 7-14. Swimmers must be comfortable in the deep water using a floatation device. Swimmers will be grouped and challenged according to skill level.
WHERE:
Teaching Pool & Competition Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA
WHEN:
9:00am-12:00pm
MON Oct 9 - COMPETITION POOL
MON Oct 9 - TEACHING POOL
FRI Nov 10 - TEACHING POOL
TUE Dec 26 - TEACHING POOL
TUE Dec 26 - COMPETITON POOL
WED Dec 27 - TEACHING POOL
THU Dec 28 - TEACHING POOL
SAT Dec 30 - TEACHING POOL
MON Jan 15 - COMPETITION POOL
MON Jan 15 - TEACHING POOL
TUE Feb 20 - TEACHING POOL
WED Feb 21 - COMPETITION POOL
WED Feb 21 - TEACHING POOL
THU Feb 22 - TEACHING POOL
TUE Apr 16 - TEACHING POOL
WED Apr 17 - TEACHING POOL
THU Apr 18 - TEACHING POOL
SAT Jun 1 - TEACHING POOL
SUN Jun 2 - TEACHING or COMPETITION POOL
SAT Jun 8 - TEACHING POOL
WHAT TO BRING:
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
Pack a Bag that includes:
- goggles (Important! CRA does not permit the sharing of goggles)
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- healthy snack
- lunch if staying for morning AND afternoon clinics on the same day, with an ice pack, a refrigerator is not available
- Epi Pens and/or Inhalers (*if indicated on registration materials as necessary, these MUST accompany participant per the Wellesley Board of Health)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- 1.5 hours of instructional swim
- Free swim time
- Instructional groups of 5 swimmers to 1 instructor
- Participants grouped and challenged by skill level
- Spectators, including parents/guardians of youth participants, are not permitted during any instructional or team programming.
COST:
$150/ session
SWIM--1 Hour of CRA Instructional Swim & SPLASH--15 Minutes of Free Swim
Swim & Splash is designed for:
- Swimmers ages 4 - 11
- All levels welcome
WHERE:
Teaching Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA
WHEN:
- FRI Dec 29 - 9:30-10:45am; 11:00am-12:15pm; 12:30-1:45pm
- MON Feb 19 - 9:30-10:45am; 11:00am-12:15pm
- MON Apr 15 - 9:30-10:45am; 11:00am-12:15pm
- FRI April 19 - 9:30-10:45am; 11:00am-12:15pm
WHAT to BRING:
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
Pack a Bag that includes:
- goggles (Important! CRA does not permit the sharing of goggles)
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- a healthy snack if staying for 2 sessions back to back on the same day
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- 1 hour of instructional swim in the Teaching Pool (23.5 x 44 feet, depth of 4 feet)
- 15 minutes of free swim time
- Instructional groups of 5 swimmers to 1 instructor
- Participants grouped by skill level
- Spectators, including parents/guardians of youth participants, are not permitted during any instructional or team programming.
COST:
$90/session
INTENSIVE STROKE, STARTS & TURNS CLINICS
Join CRA for intensive stroke, starts & turns clinics. Each is focused on a single skill and includes video analysis for added individualized feedback.
*NOTE--This is NOT a learn-to-swim program.
PREREQUISITES:
- Ages 8 – 17
- If currently/previously enrolled in CRA programming, participant must meet one of the following criteria:
Has achieved Level 3 or higher in Instructional Swim
Participates in Technique & Training Tune-Up (T3U)
Is on the CRA Dragons Youth Swim Team, Explorer or higher
Participates in the CRA Recreational Swim Team
- If new to CRA:
Proficient in all four competitive strokes and seeking to improve technique
WHEN:
June 26 Starting Dives
July 10 Freestyle
July 17 Backstroke
July 24 Breaststroke
July 31 Butterfly
August 7 Turns
August 14 Starting Dives
What age and skill level is accepted?
Ages 8-17
Skill level: Level 3+ in lessons, Rec team, Technique & Training Tune Up, those currently on a swim team
Where?
BSI Wellesley, 900 Worcester Street
Cost?
$150/clinic
Clinic participants must arrive dressed in a bathing suit, ready to swim.
- goggles
- swim cap
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
- healthy snack
- 30 minutes swim focused on skill development with video recording
- 30 snack break and video review
- 30 minutes to use what you learned - correct and refine your skills
- 15 free swim - enjoy!
Curriculum Details:
FREESTYLE: Freestyle begins with a focus on proper body position in the water, then transitions to developing the ability to rotate evenly to both sides of the body. The clinic concludes with a focus on setting the catch with a high anchor point and properly finishing the pull.
BACKSTROKE: Backstroke continues where Freestyle left off--focused on proper body position in the water and an even rotation to both sides. Catch emphasis is on changing the arm angle upon entry into the water.
BREASTSTROKE: The goal of the Breaststroke clinic is an efficient kick, correct width on the pull, and proper stroke timing to maximize the glide.
BUTTERFLY: The Butterfly clinic focuses on the chest press and breath timing, along with developing the ability to catch the water in front of the body and then continue to pull it back through the stroke.
STARTS & TURNS: This session aims develop a powerful dive by engaging the whole body in the start and then maintaining that speed through the opening lap of the race. Turns work is designed to help athletes minimize time on the wall and maximize the push to begin the next lap at a faster pace. Participants will practice timing underwater kicking and breakout strokes from both the start and the turn.
Teen Beginner Crash Course
Calling All Teen Beginners! Ready to learn this important life skill? Ready to be confident and safe in the water?
- Is your teenager a beginner or intermediate swimmer?
- Do they want to improve skills and water safety?
- Would your teen enjoy skill work with a group of peers?
This clinic is appropriate for beginner through intermediate swimmers ages 11-17.
WHERE:
Teaching Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA
WHEN:
SUMMER SESSIONS - 3 consecutive days of swimming for a total of 4 hours of instruction!
MONDAY through WEDNESDAY 5:20-6:40pm
WHAT TO BRING:
- goggles
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Intensive instruction, attention to detail, individualized feedback, improvement of technique, increased confidence and safety in the water.
NOTE: Spectators, including parents/guardians of youth participants, are not permitted during any instructional or team programming.
COST:
$375 for 5 classes
Adult Beginner Crash Course
Calling All ADULT Beginners! Ready to learn this important life skill? Ready to be confident and safe in the water?
Join CRA for the ADULT BEGINNER CRASH COURSE!
This course is designed for all adult beginners.
WHERE:
Teaching Pool
Boston Sports Institute, 900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA
WHEN:
WHAT TO BRING:
- goggles
- towel
- full, labeled, plastic water bottle
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Intensive instruction, attention to detail, individualized feedback, improvement of technique, increased confidence and safety in the water.
NOTE: Spectators are not permitted during any instructional or team programming.
COST:
$100/2 hour class